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Syracuse, NY
Charlestown, MA
Lifestyle
MA Cities Among 10 Best For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast. WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026. "St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
Hartford, CT
Business
Jimmy Kimmel's Return Won't Air On CT's Main ABC Station: Here's Why
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night return won't be seen on many ABC stations owned by Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar said it will preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" when it returns at 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The local media giant owns 28 ABC affiliates across the country, including eight in the Northeast. Disney announced on Monday, Sept. 22, that the show will resume with new episodes after "thoughtful conversations" with Kimmel. ABC temporarily pulled the show after Nexstar announced it would not air the program due to Kimmel's comments on Monday, Sept. 15, in the aftermath of conservat…
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
$80K Pickup Truck Stolen From Carmel Dealership Found; PA Man Arrested, Sheriff Says
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after allegedly stealing an $80,000 pickup truck from a Putnam County car dealership, authorities announced. The theft was originally reported on Monday, July 7, when staff at a Carmel dealership discovered that a 2025 Dodge Ram 3500 was missing, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday, Sept. 19. The Sheriff's Office did not specify which dealership was victimized. Deputies used the truck’s LoJack tracking system to locate it in Levittown, Pennsylvania in Bucks County, where it was recovered by Bristol Township Police. …
Carmel, NY
News
Gun Violence Drops In These Hudson Valley Cities, Hochul Says: Here's Why
Gun violence is on the decline in several Hudson Valley cities, with officials crediting a new initiative for the progress. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that across the 28 municipalities participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, including Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Poughkeepsie, shooting incidents with injury fell 14 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The number of people shot dropped 22 percent, and gun-related deaths decreased by nearly a third, Hochul ad…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Lifestyle
Dave Portnoy Had One Complaint After Visiting This Capital Region Pizzeria
Dave Portnoy stopped by a Washington County pizzeria during his latest trip — and left with plenty of praise, plus one gripe he just couldn’t ignore. The Barstool Sports founder, 48, kicked off his Saratoga trip with a stop at local favorite Stumpy’s Pizza in Fort Edward to dish out one of his signature “One Bite” pizza reviews. It was Portnoy’s first visit to the pizzeria, and the camera-on-camera action started before he even took a bite. While lifting his first slice, he noted, “Good crisp, firm, no-flop right there,” before being momentarily distracted by a shirtless passerby waving fro…
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels CT Show, Entire Tour Due To Extreme Weather
The band behind hits like "Jet Airliner" and "The Joker" is canceling its tour weeks before it was set to begin in the Northeast. The Steve Miller Band announced the cancellation of its entire tour, according to a message on the group's website posted on Thursday, July 17. The "Fly Like An Eagle" performers cited dangerous weather conditions across the country. The rock band hasn't said if or when the concerts will be rescheduled. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive forest fires make these risks for you, our audience, the band, …
Albany, NY
Business
Swedish Invasion: IKEA Expanding Upstate With First Store Outside NYC
Flat-pack furniture and Swedish meatballs are finally making their way north. IKEA, the global home furnishings giant known for its maze-like showrooms and self-assembled furniture with Swedish names – and meatballs – will open its first upstate New York store in Syracuse, the company announced Tuesday, July 8. The new store will open inside the Destiny USA shopping center in fall 2025. It will be IKEA’s third New York location, joining existing stores in Brooklyn and Long Island. “We are thrilled to offer Syracuse metro area residents more ways to shop and experience IKEA,” said CEO Javie…
New Rochelle, NY
Business
Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across NY Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says
A smoked fish recall is affecting more than 70 grocery stores across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to a life-threatening botulism risk, health officials said. P. East Trading Corp., based in The Bronx, NY, issued the recall on Tuesday, June 10, the Food and Drug Administration said. State inspectors found that P. East's Salted Smoked Split Herring was uneviscerated and longer than five inches. The long fish is a violation that increases the risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. "Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following …
New Rochelle, NY
News
NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why
Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…
New Haven, CT
Business
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Closures, Including In New Haven County
Walgreens announced this past fall that it will close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 of those closures will be in 2025. Now, the locations of some of the specific stores slated to go out of business are emerging and being posted at walgreens.com. Connecticut East Hartford, 922 Silver Lane: Permanently closing on Tuesday, May 20. East Haven, 157 Main Street: Permanently closing on Thursday, May 22. New Britain, 1350 Stanley Street: Permanently closing on Monday, May 19. New Milford, 173 Danbury R…
Port Jervis, NY
Business
This Port Jervis Burger Just Made the Cut in NY’s Top 10, New Rankings Says
A Hudson Valley favorite is getting statewide recognition for serving up one of the best burgers in New York. Orange County's Ben’s Fresh, located in the heart of downtown Port Jervis, was named one of the Top 10 finalists in the 9th Annual Best NY Burger Competition, hosted by the New York Beef Council. The finalists, which were announced in April, were selected based on public votes, with burger lovers across the state nominating and supporting their favorite spots. The list includes restaurants from Syracuse to Rochester—but for the Hudson Valley, it’s Ben’s Fresh that made the cut…
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
HS Lacrosse Players In Upstate NY Could Face Kidnapping Charges In Hazing Incident
At least 11 varsity lacrosse players at a high school in central New York have been given 48 hours to surrender to authorities or face felony kidnapping charges, according to prosecutors. The charges stem from an alleged incident involving five younger teammates at Westhill High School in Syracuse, which Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick described as going “way beyond hazing.” The episode took place on the evening of Thursday, April 24, after the students — whose names have not been released due to their age — told the younger players they were going to McDonald’s after …
Scotia-Glenville, NY
News
NY Prison Guards Admit Beating Inmate, Conspiring To Hide Abuse
Three New York prison guards formally confessed to beating an inmate and then conspiring to hide the abuse from investigators. Brandon Montanari, 34; Rohail Kahk, 28; and Michael Williams, 38, each pleaded guilty to depriving an inmate of his rights in Syracuse federal court on Wednesday, April 23. The three men admitted to assaulting an inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy in April 2023. They confessed to punching and kicking the man, causing bodily injury. Following the assault, all three agreed to lie about the attack during an internal investigation, prosecutors said. E…
Cambridge, MA
Events
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List
Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
Cortlandt, NY
News
Croton Native, Former DA Candidate Named US Attorney For NY's Northern District
A Northern Westchester native and former candidate for District Attorney has been appointed as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, overseeing federal prosecutions and civil litigation across a vast region of the state. John A. Sarcone III, a Croton-on-Hudson native, will begin his new role on Monday, March 17, after being appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the US Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, March 4. Sarcone, who has built a long career in public service and law, will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Nor…
New Haven, CT
Schools
Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…
Centereach-Selden, NY
Business
Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store In Lake Grove
A supermarket with tremendous support from fans in upstate New York has finally made it onto Long Island. Wegmans Food Markets officially opened its Lake Grove supermarket at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The 101,000-square-foot store is located at 3270 Middle Country Road in the DSW Plaza at Lake Grove. This is the first Wegmans location on Long Island, joining 49 other locations across New York. Most are in the greater Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas, although there are two in New York City and one in Harrison. View this post on Instagram …
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Somerset Man Busted After Loaded Gun Discovered At Airport: TSA
A Somerset man was detained at an airport in Syracuse after he tried to bring a loaded gun through security, the Transportation Security Association said. The man's 9mm caliber handgun was loaded with 17 bullets, including one in the chamber, the TSA said. The gun was in his carry-on bag, the TSA said. The man was detained for questioning but later rebooked his flight. He faces a likely fine of thousands of dollars, the TSA said. "The actions of this passenger placed the safety and security of the entire checkpoint at risk through their own carelessness," said Bart R. Johnson, TSA’s F…
South Glens Falls, NY
Obituaries
Law Firm Founder Killed In Gore Mountain Skiing Accident
Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a prominent attorney and businessman following his untimely death in a skiing accident in the Adirondacks. Kevin Colwell, founder and CEO of the Albany-based Colwell Law Group, died at the Gore Mountain ski resort on Saturday, Feb. 8, the firm said in a statement. He was 53. “This tragic loss has deeply impacted all members of the organization.” Colwell was found severely injured by bystanders and ski patrol staff near the Sagamore Trail around 11 a.m. Saturday, New York State Police said. Despite their attempts at life-saving measures, he…
Harrison, NY
Obituaries
Wayne Kellogg, Former Longtime Harrison High School Music Teacher, 93
Wayne A. Kellogg, 93, formerly of Hannibal passed away December 15, 2024, after a long illness at Seneca Hill Manor after residing at The Gardens in Oswego. He was born in Hannibal, NY to the late Howard and Gertrude Kellogg. Wayne held a lifelong love of music. During his time in high school, he played in several bands and orchestras, entertaining all over the area. He proudly served in the Army from 1952 to 1954, where he played with the USO entertaining fellow service members. A patron of the arts, while he lived in White Plains, Wayne held season tickets for the NYC Opera and Ballet…
Harrisburg, PA
News
PA Man Took 5-Year-Old To VA, NY For Sex:
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A 54-year-old Pennsylvania man has been sentenced after admitting to taking a 5-year-old girl for sex in Virginia and New York, the US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25. John Oathout, of Harrisburg, PA, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes in Syracuse, NY on Friday, Sept. 20. He'll serve 25 years in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release, and he'll be a registered sex offender for the remainder of his life, according to the USDOJ release. Oathout admitted to taking the 5-year-old girl on trips out of state w…
Albany, NY
Business
JetBlue Expanding Nonstop Service From Albany Airport To This Sunny Destination
Good news if you’re flying south for the winter. JetBlue is expanding its seasonal service from Albany International Airport to Florida beginning in October. The Queens-based airline is adding a second daily flight from both Albany and Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. A second daily flight is also being added from Syracuse to Orlando. Earlier Report: JetBlue Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To These Destinations JetBlue President Marty St. George said the additional flights are part of several “strategic changes” to invest and grow across the Northeast, inclu…
Albany, NY
Weather
2 Tornadoes Confirmed In NY This Week: Here's When, Where
A pair of new tornadoes have been confirmed in New York this week. Both occurred upstate on Wednesday, July 24, and they come after 10 twisters hit central and northern New York last week. In Oswego County, the first tornado on Wednesday touched down just before 3:30 p.m. in the town of Orwell, about 40 miles north of Syracuse. It left a short, coherent path of broken tree limbs extended down an east-west path and had peak winds of 85 miles per hour, ranking it as an EF-0 tornado, the weakest of six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, according to the National Weather Service. The o…
Kingston, NY
Weather
Tornado Touched Down In NY During Round Of Severe Storms: Here's When, Where
A tornado touched down in New York State during a round of severe storms, the National Weather Service has announced following a survey of the damage. The tornado hit the village of West Winfield in southern Herkimer County late Saturday morning, June 22. It's about 60 miles east of Syracuse and 85 miles west of Albany. The twister began at 11:46 a.m. near the intersection of Meeting House Road and Marriot Road and moved east southeast, ending east of Route 51. The tornado damaged a barn and destroyed a small shed. It snapped and uprooted trees, and tw…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Lifestyle
Kenny Chesney's Private Jet Lands In Teterboro Ahead Of Upcoming Shows
Kenny Chesney has arrived. The country star's private jet touched down at Teterboro Airport at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, according to a popular Facebook page dedicating to tracking celebrity aircrafts. Earlier this month, Chesney was ranked No. 13 for celebrities with the highest private jet emissions, in a list put out by Thrillist citing data pulled from JetSpy. Chesney, currently on his "Sun Goes Down" tour, has shows booked in Syracuse, NY on May 30, Pittsburgh, PA on June 1, and Philadelphia on June 8. Ground Control, the site that tracked Chesney's Garden State tou…
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
These NY Locales Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says
When it comes to putting down your roots, these New York locales are among the best in the nation, according to a brand-new ranking. Four cities in the Empire State made the top 100 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in the US” ranking. Researchers pulled data from a variety of sources, including thousands of public survey responses, the US Census Bureau, FBI crime statistics, and school and hospital rankings to come up with the top 150 American cities. Cities were ranked using four key indicators: value, desirability, job market, and quality of life. The followi…
Albany, NY
News
3 Employees Severely Burned In Explosion At Capital Region Hydro Plant
Three employees are hospitalized following an explosion at a hydroelectric plant in the region. Emergency crews in Rensselaer County were called at around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, for an explosion at the Mount Ida Hydroelectric plant in Troy, located along Poesten Kill creek near Congress and Cypress streets. Troy Fire Chief Richard Cellucci said the city was working with National Grid to shut off power at the station when three men were hit by "a large electrical arc." All three victims suffered severe burns but were able to escape the building and call 911. Two were flown to a bur…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
'Give Me That S**t': Couple Stole Atlantic City Man's Phone After Killing Him, Prosecutors Say
A couple from Central New York was indicted for murder in the killing of an Atlantic City man, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 24-year-old Howard Griswold of Baldwinsville, New York, and 28-year-old Melissa Tikarem of Manlius, New York, on Thursday, May 2 for several charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. The pair was charged in the deadly shooting on Saturday, Jan. 20. Christian Hunter, 32, of Atlantic City, was killed on North Virginia Avenue. Atlantic City police responded to the shooting at around 7:19 p.m. and officers …
Rivertowns, NY
Politics
Biden Visit: Here's Last Time Sitting President Stopped By Irvington
President Joe Biden's impending visit to a village in Westchester is set to make history. It will be the first time a sitting president has visited that municipality in over half a century. Biden will arrive in the county on Thursday afternoon, April 25, when he is scheduled to appear at a fundraising event in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson hosted by actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. According to Irvington Mayor Jon Siegel, a sitting president's appearance in the village is rare and has not happened since October 23, 1972, when President Richard …
Albany, NY
News
Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street
More than a quarter of a million dollars has been raised to support the families of a police officer and sheriff's deputy killed in a shootout with a suspect who also died on a quiet suburban street in upstate New York earlier this week. The two officers were Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hoosock, age 37, and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, age 29. Hoosock is survived by his wife, Caitlin, and their three young children, ages 7, 5, and 3. As of Wednesday morning, April 17, a Fund the First drive for the families of the two has pulled in around $255,000 of a go…
Albany, NY
News
Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy, Suspect Killed In Shootout On Suburban Street In Upstate NY
Two police officers were killed overnight in a shooting on a suburban street in upstate New York. Click here for a new, updated story: Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban Street In NY The incident happened in Onondaga County in the village of Liverpool, located just north of Syracuse, shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14. According to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle at Emerson Avenue and Hamilton Street and attempted to stop it. However, the driver refused to stop and fle…
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