State Police charged a 22-year-old Schenectady man after two Clifton Park businesses were damaged and one was entered, authorities said.

New York City is adding 17 modular public bathrooms in a $4 million pilot aimed at improving access and quality of life.

A federal settlement and congressional funding keep 99 Job Corps centers open, including five in Upstate New York.

New York homeowners can reduce repair risks by checking references and insurance, comparing bids and insisting on a detailed written agreement.

New Yorkers can search for forgotten money for free. This guide explains what counts as unclaimed property and how to file safely.

New York secured more than $1 million in refunds after investigators found two dealerships used misleading fees and add-ons.

New York shut down an expediter firm and barred an architect over unreviewed filings tied to a Brooklyn renovation.

A room-by-room home inventory helps homeowners and renters document belongings before fire, theft, flooding or another emergency.

MVCC is opening a varied fall workshop series in Utica and Rome, with art, food, wellness and hands-on projects.

New York's Office of Special Investigation is reviewing a fatal Cornwall collision involving an off-duty corrections officer.

Nonprofit cultural organizations can seek funding for construction, equipment, accessibility and design projects.

State Police say a Greenfield man faces felony charges after a cybertip, a residential search and the analysis of electronic devices.

Leatherstocking Council has moved its Utica headquarters to 320 Herkimer Road and marked the change with a ribbon cutting.

State Police say a welfare check on Hill Street in Brushton remains under investigation, but authorities report no threat to the public.

The Herkimer County Out of the Darkness Walk returns Sept. 26 at ARC Park to raise awareness, support and prevention funds.

Donors can verify a nonprofit through New York and IRS records, review financial filings and avoid high-pressure charity scams.

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured more than $1 million in refunds for consumers affected by Westchester dealership practices.

  Mohawk Valley Community College will host several make-and-take workshops that are open to the community this fall. Tickets for all workshops can be purchased online at http://www.mvcc.edu/tickets. Fall 2026 Make-and-Take Workshops: Puff Pastry — 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, MVCC Rome Campus Kitchen. Participants will learn techniques for making light, flaky, and buttery puff pastry in this hands-on workshop. This event is sold out. Watercolor Bookmarks — 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Academic Building room 161, MVCC...

  UTICA, NY – SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) celebrated the $40 million renovation of its Campus Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, marking the completion of a major investment in the university’s campus infrastructure and student experience. The project, which began in February 2024, transformed the Campus Center into a more modern, accessible and welcoming destination for students and the broader university community. The renovation included the conversion of the building’s former pool area into new classroom space, a centrally...

UPSTATE NEW YORK — September 2026 — Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and New York State, yet suicide can often be prevented. Volunteers from throughout Upstate New York are joining thousands of people gathering this season in communities across the United States to promote suicide prevention. The annual Herkimer County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the Greater CNY AFSP chapter, will be held at ARC Park, Herkimer on Saturday, September...

A federal judge says the Kennedy Center board cannot add Donald Trump’s name to the building or plaza without congressional approval.

As grain harvest begins, record rail fuel surcharges are cutting into farm income and raising concern about food and feed costs.

Lost documents can disrupt daily life. This New York guide explains how to replace IDs, vital records, benefit cards and passports safely.

A man was killed at a Cairo campground after police said he advanced on a trooper with an apparent handgun. Two agencies are investigating.

Police have not identified the victim or vehicle after the fiery crash at the entrance to Sunken Meadow State Park.

Troopers say a reported protection-order violation led to a risk-protection order, a home search and the discovery of six large-capacity magazines.

Two Vehicles Collide in I-81 Work Zone in Broome County Neither driver was injured after an SUV struck a truck-mounted safety device near the Town of Chenango. A two-vehicle I-81 work zone crash in Broome County ended without reported injuries Monday afternoon, according to New York State Police. The collision happened after an SUV struck a safety device attached to a work truck on the northbound interstate. Troopers responded at approximately 2:14 p.m. on Sept. 14 to...

UTICA, NY…  September marks National Guide Dog Month, a time to recognize the remarkable role guide dogs play in empowering individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Throughout the month, the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is celebrating the life-changing impact of guide dogs while highlighting the journey of Iris, a future guide dog sponsored by CABVI through its partnership with Freedom Guide Dogs. Guide dogs provide far more than assistance...

WHAT: SUNY Poly Campus Center Ribbon-Cutting WHERE: Campus Center Lobby 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY WHEN: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) will celebrate the completion of its $40 million Campus Center renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The renovation transformed the Campus Center into a more modern, accessible and welcoming destination for students and the university community. The project included new classroom space in the building’s former pool area, a centrally located Residential Life suite, renovated...

  Following the selection of the Saratoga Arts Council to direct the creation of public murals in the Mohawk Valley as part of the Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals (CHARM) program, New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo is urging the governor to consider artists or an arts organization from within the Mohawk Valley, as determined by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative, to oversee the work. The Mohawk Valley REDC consists of Otsego, Oneida,...

  WHO: - Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (119th District) - Sheriff Rob Maciol & the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office WHAT In honor of Sheriff's Week in the State of New York, Assemblywoman Buttenschon will present Sheriff Rob Maciol with a New York State Assembly Resolution honoring the Office of Sheriff and recognizing his and the dedication of county sheriffs across New York State. Sheriff's Week, observed this year from September 14th through the 20th, honors the sheriffs and deputies who serve on the front...

Yes, and the evidence is already here. Flock Safety license plate cameras have been suspended by the LAPD, banned statewide in Florida, and hit with a class-action lawsuit in 2026 . Meanwhile, data centers are drawing fierce community resistance across the country over energy and water use. Both issues, Flock Cameras and Data Centers: 2026 Midterm Issues, carry the kind of local anger and national stakes that historically drive midterm voter turnout. Could data...

The New York State Police will host a free Community Service Day at the State Police Academy on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event takes place at the New York State Police Academy, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 24, Albany, NY 12226. Admission is free, the event is open to the public, and families are encouraged to attend. Visitors can meet troopers and partner agencies, watch live K9, drone,...

A 34-year-old Massena man identified as Boyd was arrested on September 12, 2026, after a domestic dispute at a residence on County Route 45 in the town of Massena, New York. New York State Police charged him with criminal contempt in the first degree, two counts of criminal mischief, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and he was remanded to the St. Lawrence County Jail with bail set at $1,000...

Update: New York State Police are investigating a death in the town of Jay, a small Adirondack community in Essex County, New York. The victim has been identified as Patricia Lawrence, and her death was ruled a homicide following an autopsy. In September 2026, troopers charged Tucker Taylor, a man from the nearby hamlet of Ausable Forks, with murder in connection with her death, according to a WCAX report on the arrest. This case...

September 29-30 at The Stanley Theatre Everybody look around! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Utica, NY. Producers are thrilled to announce that tickets for the Utica, NY engagement, presented by Broadway Theatre League of Utica, THE WIZ, are on sale for 2 performances, playing September 29th-30th. Tickets are available via online at BroadwayUtica.org, in person at The Stanley Theatre Box Office or by phone at...

New York State Police arrested Tyler S. Cornish-Dukes, 27, of Plattsburgh, on September 11, 2026, after an assault investigation in the town of Jay. He is charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree, two counts of Assault in the 3rd Degree, and Menacing in the 2nd Degree, after allegedly striking three female victims and one male victim on NYS Route 9N and fleeing the scene. He was arraigned in the Town of Jay Court...

Saudi Arabia's strategic East-West crude oil pipeline was struck by multiple drones on September 10, 2026, forcing a precautionary shutdown that officials expect to keep the line mostly offline for weeks. The roughly 1,200 km pipeline from Abqaiq to the Red Sea port of Yanbu had become the kingdom's main export route because the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed during the Iran war. The incident, dubbed 'Saudi Pipeline Hit by Drones Out for...

  On Sunday, September 27th, at 2:00 p.m. Art Zimmer Productions will celebrate the 71st anniversary of the Chocolate Train Wreck in the Village of Hamilton. The event will start at the large billboard of the wreck next to the Hamilton Fire Station on Lebanon Street. Meet your historian guide at the billboard. After a short talk about the chocolate train wreck, walk the short 1,000 feet down the trail to the remains of the wreck site. There will...

New York State Police say a Poughkeepsie traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun and suspected fentanyl, resulting in felony weapon charges.