memorial day

Watch the 2015 Watchfire at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. The annual event, held Memorial Day weekend is organized by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Central New York Chapter 103 and an estimated 20,000 people attended the fire.

Carl Edwards conserved his fuel en route to winning the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina on Sunday night.

Juan Pablo Montoya broke away from teammate Will Power in the final laps and won the 99th Indianapolis 500 in Indiana on Sunday.

This might be the most touching story I've read in quite some time, and the timing couldn't be any better.

Ronnie James Dio's widow Wendy has announced final details for a fifth-anniversary remembrance at his gravesite in Los Angeles.

Memorial Day observances in Utica began Monday morning with a wreath laying ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Oneida Square.

The servicemen and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time.

Today is Memorial Day, when most of us have a day off, plan backyard barbecues and picnics and family get togethers. But, Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those in the military who gave their lives for our freedom. A few years ago, my wife and I visited Arlington National Cemetery, and it was a very moving experience.

The 2014 Utica Memorial Day parade is set for Monday May 26.

As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.

Memorial Day Weekend means it''s time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.

It seems like I just took the snow tires off my car, and already Memorial Day Weekend is just days away! When it arrives this coming weekend, it's the "Unofficial Start Of Summer". And with that, the New York State Parks will open. Here are the details.