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Celebrate Lebanese food, music, and culture at Utica's Taste of Lebanon Festival.

Old Forge’s Dad Fest 2025 brings live music, frog contests, classic cars, and fun for the whole family this Father's Day weekend.

Goodman Mountain trail near Tupper Lake is temporarily closed after a bull moose was spotted in the area. The DEC says the closure is for public safety and to avoid disturbing the animal. Hikers are urged to choose another trail until further notice.

Rite Aid is closing 200 more stores — and 21 are in New York. The national pharmacy chain continues to downsize amid bankruptcy, leaving many customers wondering where they’ll turn for prescriptions and everyday essentials.

One lucky Take 5 player is celebrating a $32,000 win in Oneida County. The winning ticket from the June 12 drawing was sold at a local convenience store in Barneveld.

The NYS Museum brought a dinosaur egg and Giant Beaver skull to Albany Medical Center for CT scans, seeking millions of years of secrets.

Explore the Thousand Islands with Altmann Aquatic River Ridez's Jet Car Boats, combining muscle car sleekness with jet ski speed and pontoon stability for unique St. Lawrence River adventures.

Five older dogs were rescued from a barn in Central New York where they had been living in filth and isolation—without heat, ventilation, or access to the outdoors. Discovered during a foreclosure, the dogs are believed to have come from a former licensed breeder. Rescuers say the dogs are now receiving the medical care, comfort, and compassion they were long denied.

The Bobcat, a wooden coaster at Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, has been named the Best New Attraction by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Voters praised its nostalgic design, smooth ride, and major fun factor—making it a standout among this year’s new rides.

A rare weather event rocked a small Upstate New York town when a tornado touched down—the first one there in over a decade. It's the second tornado to strike New York this week.

Delphi Falls County Park in New Woodstock, NY, has officially reopened, now featuring both upper and lower falls access.

Discover Upstate New York's hidden gems: secluded hiking trails in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley offering stunning views and unique natural features, far from crowded popular spots.