Winter

Even though we are well into the winter months, sometimes we need a refresher when it comes to winter driving.

We finally broke down and bought a snowblower.

Average winters, we see so much snow, and usually, by now, we would have had several inches. Remember last year, 22 inches of snow in the first week of December.

Reminders of last year's crazy snow storm in Buffalo, New York are still standing tall.

New York plans to begin taking applications shortly for federally funded home heating assistance of up to $625 this winter. The program is open to both renters and homeowners outside New York City. Applications can be filed starting Monday, Nov...

For the last month and a half, Foley farmer Greg Novak has been busy building a 50-foot tall snowman.

With less than two weeks before the start of winter and temperatures have been above normal, leaving barely a trace of natural snow on the ground anywhere in the state. While many people like the balmy weather, it's a distressingly familiar scenario for skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and others who revel in the snow. Ski areas are already open, thanks to snow-making machines.

Snow is an inevitable reality in central New York. Whether you live in Norwich, Oneonta, Utica or Binghamton, snow is a reality in your life. This snow season, we want you to document the storms and send us your photos. Simply fill out the form below and you're photos will be included in future posts...

This summer has been unusually hot, with record-breaking temperatures all over the country. But in a few months, we may be wishing for a little of that heat — forecasters are warning we should brace for a particularly harsh winter.