Albany NY

There's nothing like the feeling of cracking open a cold beer on a warm day but what is New Yorkers' go-to brand, you might ask? The answer may surprise you. In 2023, the U.S. beer industry drove over $135 billion in retail sales through the equivalent of 2.6 billion 24-packs, according to Visual Capitalist . The...

It looks like the trend of gas prices falling will soon be over in New York State. Starting in a couple of weeks, gas producers will have to switch over to the summer blend of gas, which is more expensive to make, and that will drive the cost of gas up across the state.

Depending on where you live in New York State, you will have a chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. A couple of solar storms have emanated from the Sun, and they are expected to push the Southern boundary of the Northern Lights into New York State. WHERE CAN I...

Forbes’ annual list of billionaires features some familiar and not-so-familiar names with ties to Upstate New York. From cable TV pioneers and real estate magnates to tech innovators and wine industry titans, here are the ultra-wealthy individuals who made the list. #2825 Amy Goldman Fowler. Age: 70. Worth: $1.1...

Schenectady, N.Y. (WNYT) – The family of Amanda Jaikaran gathered outside the Schenectady County Courthouse, wearing shirts with her picture. They had just seen her accused murderer, Amanda’s former boyfriend. “The minute he walked in, he looked straight at me and I turned my body and I looked him dead in the face,”...

Offcials in New York state say they are continuing to investigate a crash that claimed the life of a driver late Saturday evening. The collision took place on a state highway, where police say that one of the drivers involved was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to IIHS, there...

Conflict and misunderstanding over a memorial put near the site led to two arrests last week The post Memorial dispute results in arrest for two in Loudonville first appeared on Spotlight News .

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Several New York animals are now on the endangered species list. The endangered species list had not been updated since 1999, so these changes give environmental workers a more accurate picture of the species’ situation. One of the species recently added to the list was the Atlantic Coast Leopard...

I've noticed that some homes in Massachusetts have stars on them. I have seen them in quite a few places, like Westfield, Springfield, and Pittsfield, for example. Once you notice one, more seem to pop up. I always wondered if these stars have any meaning behind them or if people just display them as a fashion trend....

SONYEA, N.Y. — A New York State correctional officer, known by many as Gandhi, was found dead inside state housing last week. His loved ones are speaking out after his sudden death. Five hundred flags lined the lawn outside a Western New York funeral home. Each one placed to...