Upstate new York news

Experts say that earthquakes below magnitude 3 or so are rarely felt, however, some of the smaller quakes starting at magnitude 2.0 can be felt by people if the quake is considered "shallow". Did you feel the earthquake on Wednesday morning...

Would you have been able to recognize what was fake about the New York State license plate in the picture below? A man in Upstate NY was arrested last week for having an illegal New York license plate on his car.  It was spotted by a trained professional from the New York State Police, but only after it was explained to me was I able to determine the difference.  Ca...

WE can say it, but don't you dare talk that smack if you're NOT from Upstate! Upstate New York life is good, but ask anyone who lives here and they'll tell you it's far from perfect.   While most of us share in our love for the change of seasons, certain foods, topography, and gifts that are unique to our area, there are plenty of things we don't agree on. New Yorker...

I'm sorry that comedian Patton Oswalt had a terrible trip on his way into Upstate, New York over the weekend - but he didn't have to crap all over Troy, did he?  It's one thing when we do it, but c'mon man... Perhaps a little road weary, Oswalt was just moments away from hitting the stage at the Troy Savings Bank Musical Hall when he took a shot at The Collar City. ...

A 'sea of blue' turned out for the emotional services of a fallen NYC police officer who was killed in the line of duty last Friday.   Among the tens of thousands who showed up, many were officers from the Albany, Troy, and Colonie Police departments.  It was ...

Woody Harrelson, the star of the HBO's upcoming five-part Watergate series, "The White House Plumbers," wasn't scheduled to be filmed during day #1  of the downtown Albany shoot on Tuesday, but he dropped by on bike anyway. It's pretty awesome to see big stars like Harrelson and Justin Theroux in the state capital, and even better if you're able to get down there to catch a glimpse of th

You can make the argument that no one man has been more visible, questioned,  outspoken and even controversial in the past year of the pandemic than the man widely considered to be the foremost expert.  on infectious diseases. Dr. Anthony Fauci has been the masked face behind the pandemic and CDC guidelines  for over a year now, but on May 21st he'll be the face of the RPI Commencement ceremony ac