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Reported Missing Back in November The search for Canadian hiker Leo DuFour began over 6 months ago after being reported missing in the heart of Upstate New York's Adirondack Mountains.  Sadly, the search has ended, but at least now, family and friends have the closure they've sought. ...

It's not a ranking we're proud of, but it could be worse. Six New York cities, four of them in Upstate NY, made an annual list of the dirtiest cities in America.

Three juveniles in Upstate New York were arrested after police alleged they broke into a museum on Monday and ransacked, destroyed, and vandalized property. It's estimated that the juveniles caused approximately $100,000 worth of damage to the cherished property...

Turkey Takeover in Albany County An amusing video shows what appears to be an aggressive turkey chasing down and pecking at cars making their way through Corporate Woods, a professional business complex in Albany that houses dozens of high-profile office buildings. ...

You’ve heard the saying, "There’s nothing to do in a small town. " Well, many here in Upstate New York would disagree. Most of us would love for life to slow down a little bit so we can take the time to enjoy the unique charm that small-town living affords us: the fresh air, open roads, sense of community, and overall appreciation for the simple life. Two Small...

Everyone wants to know why Jim Zullo, the Northville HS girls' basketball coach, snapped and pulled his players' ponytail last Friday after his team's loss. We may never know the actual reason, and it still wouldn't justify his abhorrent actions. Still...

Upstate Teen Charged with Kidnapping A 19-year-old teen from Upstate New York was arrested on Tuesday and now faces multiple charges after State Police said he kidnapped, beat up, and even choked his victim with a dog collar. According to a report from the New York State Police, Izik J...

An airline pilot claims that he and his co-pilot were flying over Upstate New York when they saw a bright green cigar-shaped craft flying toward them.

Have You Seen this Man? Police in Upstate New York are asking the public for help locating a man wanted by the Vermont State Police.  The man was last seen at a fish and game club about two hours north of Albany. According to a press release from the New York State Police, the search is on for Collen Gardner, 48, of Sheldon, Vermont, who was last seen on Tuesday, March 11th. ...

Some believe the photos are of a Sasquatch, but that's not all. Is Bigfoot carrying a young un' on its back through a forest in New York believed to be the Adirondacks?

There may not be a punishment strong enough for people who commit crimes like this. Another Name to the Animal Abuse Registry We can add another name to the list of registered animal abusers in Upstate New York after a disturbing video showed a man in Albany, New York setting a pitbull puppy on fire a few weeks back...

An Upstate New York crown jewel was recently nominated by USA Today in its annual survey of the country's Top Ten Small College Towns. Let's get it to number one!