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Did your favorite restaurant make the list of the best places to grab breakfast in Central New York?

As the United States economy balances high inflation and cooling consumer spending, the country's small business owners are battling another threat... artificial intelligence.

A new study says that the smell of one of New York's most popular foods can not only reduce stress but also put you in a better mood.

Five major highways and thruways in the Empire State made the top 50 scariest roads to drive in winter. Find out which one ranks 2nd worst in the country.

St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. What if we took a tradition from Chicago and dyed our Mohawk River green for the holiday?

Sure it's November, but doesn't Santa Claus start making his visits around Thanksgiving?

The Mall of America in Minnesota has announced they will be closed on Thanksgiving this year. Should stores and businesses in Central New York follow their lead and save holiday shopping for Black Friday and after?

The fall season in Central New York is always incredible. We have some of the best areas to leaf peep all the foliage, but more importantly our apples and pumpkins grow here perfectly. Two of the best pies around the Thanksgiving table are no doubt apple and pumpkin. Which fall flavor is the best? This debate dates back to the days of the pilgrims, and we're on a mission to finally find out. Read

New York City may soon be offering free tampons and pads after lawmakers approved the idea. Should Utica, Syracuse, and Central New York consider the idea, as well?

After a week of nominations and an intense week of voting, the list of 22 tattoo studios in Central New York has been dwindled down to two. One studio from the Syracuse area and one from the Utica/Rome region remain to take the title of 'The Best Central New York Tattoo Parlor.'

The nominations are in for Central New York's 'Top Nurse 2016.' Nine nurses made the list and now you have to decide which of these amazing caregivers deserves this honor. As cliche as this may sound, every nurse is already truly a winner, because they've made the choice to devote their career to caring for others.

Schools, sports teams, and even some commercial brands have mascots, so let's come up with one for the city of Utica.