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What should have been a weekend full of graduation celebrations turned into every parent’s worst nightmare for one Central New York family. Trenton had been at a friend’s camp in Hinckley after graduation. Early the next morning, he was heading to work when everything changed. Just past the flashing 45 mph school sign near West Canada Valley on Route 28, his vehicle hit the bank. He tried to correct it, but it was too late. The car flipped onto its roof and slid roughly 40 yards.

In Utica, we know how to do Independence Day right. Whether you're catching the city’s fireworks at Proctor Park or hosting your own backyard BBQ with sparklers for the kids, there’s one thing that never fails to impress: the colors that light up the night sky. But have you ever looked up during a fireworks show and wondered, how does the sky explode in red, white, blue... and green? Turns out, the answer is all about minerals.

New details are emerging about the daring mask-clad pair who climbed the Manhattan Empire State Building. A couple known for climbing skyscrapers is now in custody. ABC News Via YouTube ABC News Via YouTube The man and woman dressed all in black, wearing masks on their faces made their way to the top of the building's spire with a flag flying.

School may be out for the summer, but that doesn't mean the reading should stop. The New York State Senate's 2026 Summer Reading Program is now underway, giving children across New York a fun way to keep turning pages while school is on break. This year's theme, "Unearth A Story," encourages kids of all ages to discover new adventures through books while helping them build strong reading habits over the summer.

"Can you help find my missing sulcata tortoise?" That's not a question you hear every day. It's not a question the owners have had to ask before, either. But the Great Bowie Hunt is on in Central New York. Bowie is a very large sulcata tortoise and, believe it or not, he's a beloved family pet. Staci Novak says he slipped away from his home on Sunday, June 28, after someone accidentally left the gate to their fenced-in yard open.

Two more tornadoes have struck New York this season. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 touched down in Otsego and Lewis County on Monday, June 30. First up was a fast-moving EF1 tornado in Lewis County. This one touched down around 2:00 PM just west of Croghan and was gone by 2:01 PM — lasting barely a minute, but still doing damage along a short 0.63-mile path. Winds were estimated up to 100 mph, with a maximum width of about 150 yards. Thankfully, there were no injuries or fatalities.

New York State has a population problem. But some areas are losing residents more than most. Many counties are losing more residents than they are gaining. Brand new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 38 out of 62 counties in New York State lost population between 2024 and 2025. That's more than half the state shrinking. Here are the 10 counties that lost the most people: The estimates are based on reported percentage rates and 2024 base populations.

Back-to-school shopping may be fun, but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. One (1) winner will be randomly selected to receive a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy: 4,411 no.

Summer vacation is here, but that doesn't mean kids have to miss out on a healthy meal. Free Summer Meals are available across Central New York for all kids and teens ages 18 and younger. There are no income requirements, no registration and no ID needed at most locations. Whether your child is spending the day at a park, library or community center, there's a good chance a free meal is nearby.

Imagine someone opening a box 250 years from now to learn what life was like in America today. That's the idea behind the America's Time Capsule, which has officially been sealed and will remain unopened until 2276. As part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration, the United States created a massive time capsule filled with items representing the country today.