Utica News

A Take 5 New York Lottery ticket worth $14,698 was sold in Herkimer at Cliff’s Local Market. Two tickets matched all five numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing, creating nearly $15,000 winners across New York.

Fireworks are lighting up Central New York and the Mohawk Valley with celebrations in cities and small towns alike. Here’s a roundup of where to catch July 4th fireworks, parades, and family events across the region.

Guests at Six Flags Great Escape got an unexpected pause in their thrill ride experience when a power outage shut down attractions, including the Adirondack Outlaw.

Speed enforcement is ramping up ahead of the July 4 holiday in New York, with 31 cameras now active across 22 roads statewide. Ten of those cameras are located in Central New York.

New York State’s Free Fishing Weekend takes place June 27–28, 2026, waiving freshwater fishing license requirements across the state.

Tony Danza was spotted riding the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls while filming a Christmas movie in Western New York. He’s starring alongside Mario Lopez in Christmas at The Starlight.

Seven Town of Webb graduates are facing possible discipline after choosing to wear white gowns during commencement instead of the district’s new maroon color policy.

Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge is being featured on the nationally televised series “World’s Greatest!".

Before taking the stage in Syracuse, Jelly Roll visited Syracuse University where the men’s basketball team surprised him with a custom jersey bearing his name.

The Lavender Festival returns to Spring Creek Lavender in Remsen July 18–19, 2026. Visitors can explore blooming fields, meet farm animals, enjoy live music, workshops, goat yoga, and hands-on lavender experiences all weekend long.

TV host Chris Jacobs shares a glowing review of Albany Airport, highlighting easy drop-off, smooth security, wide concourses, and clean, comfortable spaces—earning it a strong 9/10 for stress-free travel.

A 29-year-old Westmoreland man has been arrested after State Police discovered severely neglected dogs inside a dumpster during a welfare check on Bartlett Road. One dog was found dead, and two others were rescued and taken into safe care.