Jury in less than 30 minutes finds 71-year-old man guilty sexually abusing 8-year-old girl During the trial, the jury saw a video where the man said he was giving the girl a sexual education and that he did nothing wrong because he was in love.

Jury in less than 30 minutes finds 71-year-old man guilty sexually abusing 8-year-old girl

CNY anglers save dozens of stranded steelhead after Salmon River drops Volunteers rescue 40 steelhead trout in two hours when floodwaters rapidly recede.

CNY anglers save dozens of stranded steelhead after Salmon River drops

2 arrested in Upstate NY over stolen motorcycles, ATV, more: Police Police said the stolen property was valued at more than $50,000.

2 arrested in Upstate NY over stolen motorcycles, ATV, more: Police

DIRT big-blocks modifieds head for Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday Check out the latest news on DIRT racing in Upstate New York.

DIRT big-blocks modifieds head for Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday

Nearly 1,000 fake phones and smart watches seized at Upstate NY border Border patrol officers intercepted a massive counterfeit electronics haul worth $150,000 if authentic.

Nearly 1,000 fake phones and smart watches seized at Upstate NY border

Convicted child rapist re-arrested after allegedly visiting the victim’s home minutes after prison release in Upstate NY The man, convicted in 2017 for raping a 9-year-old, was arrested and remanded to jail without bail.

Convicted child rapist re-arrested after allegedly visiting the victim’s home minutes after prison release in Upstate NY

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $58 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Wednesday's jackpot.

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $58 million drawing

Teddy the miniature horse was hit by a train in Upstate NY. Thanks to rescuers, he’s healing After being hit by a train in Upstate NY, Teddy the miniature horse was rescued, treated and is now recovering.

Teddy the miniature horse was hit by a train in Upstate NY. Thanks to rescuers, he’s healing

Need help paying for an air conditioner? NY residents can now apply to get one Eligible low- and moderate-income households can receive one HEAP cooling assistance benefit.

Need help paying for an air conditioner? NY residents can now apply to get one

Herkimer County man dies after tractor overturns, traps him during yard work The man was conscious and breathing when first responders arrived, but became unresponsive, troopers said.

Herkimer County man dies after tractor overturns, traps him during yard work

New Buffalo Bills stadium to set global record with seven sensory-friendly rooms Highmark Stadium is set to open this summer.

New Buffalo Bills stadium to set global record with seven sensory-friendly rooms

Popular NYC lunch spot opens first Upstate NY location with $5 specials It will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Popular NYC lunch spot opens first Upstate NY location with $5 specials

Girl obsessed with Columbine, Sandy Hook wanted to shoot up Central NY middle school, documents say The 14-year-old planned the shooting with two other students, authorities said. The girl, who told investigators she was bullied, said no one would be spared.

Girl obsessed with Columbine, Sandy Hook wanted to shoot up Central NY middle school, documents say

Upstate NY man sentenced for stealing hundreds of checks worth $516K from USPS mailboxes The man recruited helpers online to cash forged checks stolen from USPS blue boxes across Rochester.

Upstate NY man sentenced for stealing hundreds of checks worth $516K from USPS mailboxes

Jury convicts Upstate NY man who strangled his significant other’s puppy The district attorney said he will ask the judge to send the man to state prison.

Jury convicts Upstate NY man who strangled his significant other’s puppy

Nearly 300 shoppers are getting money back from a New York furniture retailer after a $350K settlement 1StopBedrooms must pay restitution to customers stiffed on refunds and deliveries.

Nearly 300 shoppers are getting money back from a New York furniture retailer after a $350K settlement

1 Central NY school sees math scores jump more than 20 points: See data for all Five other schools saw increases of at least 15 percentage points.

1 Central NY school sees math scores jump more than 20 points: See data for all

State Police release sketch in 1980 Upstate NY homicide cold case Barry Marquart's body was pulled from the Chenango River with signs of blunt force trauma. Police now want the public's help identifying a person of interest.

State Police release sketch in 1980 Upstate NY homicide cold case

A church business manager admits he stole $82,000 from 2 Upstate NY parishes The 63-year-old diverted fundraiser cash and wrote fraudulent checks to himself before quietly resigning in August 2025.

A church business manager admits he stole $82,000 from 2 Upstate NY parishes

Upstate NY group home worker faces 35 rape charges involving a 14-year-old girl State police say the 39-year-old man abused the teenage resident repeatedly over five months before his arrest Sunday.

Upstate NY group home worker faces 35 rape charges involving a 14-year-old girl

Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $120 million jackpot? Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Tuesday's jackpot.

Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $120 million jackpot?

This wildly popular chain wants to open a third restaurant in Upstate NY. Here’s where Two months after announcing locations near Buffalo and Rochester, Raising Cane's has proposed a third spot in Upstate N.Y.

This wildly popular chain wants to open a third restaurant in Upstate NY. Here’s where

Upstate NY woman charged after hurling axes and hammers at cops who came to help an overdose victim Officers needed to use a taser to stop the 37-year-old woman.

Upstate NY woman charged after hurling axes and hammers at cops who came to help an overdose victim

3 teens arrested after reported shooting threat at Central NY middle school Oneida County deputies made multiple arrests after investigating the threat over the weekend.

3 teens arrested after reported shooting threat at Central NY middle school

Three inmates die in 1 week after fights in North Country prisons, troopers say The state prisons were in Malone, Ogdensburg and Gouverneur.

Three inmates die in 1 week after fights in North Country prisons, troopers say

Central NY nurse practitioner admits giving opioid pills to patients with no prescription The nurse practitioner operated out of his own medical practice, with offices in Auburn and Fulton.

Central NY nurse practitioner admits giving opioid pills to patients with no prescription

Accused Finger Lakes killers left a brazen trail of depravity and red flags, new documents show Trials in Sam Nordquist's murder will explore a campaign of torture. His family waits for justice.

Accused Finger Lakes killers left a brazen trail of depravity and red flags, new documents show

Barn fire kills more than 70 animals in Cayuga County (photos) The barn was fully engulfed in flames when troopers and firefighters responded.

Barn fire kills more than 70 animals in Cayuga County (photos)

Fight reported at Upstate NY mall; 2 women arrested A woman was allegedly assaulted inside a restaurant.

Fight reported at Upstate NY mall; 2 women arrested

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $45 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot.

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $45 million drawing