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Get ready for a season filled with laughter, music, and community spirit across Upstate New York. Fall Festivals are here for you.

New York hunters can now use crossbows during bow season with a Bow Hunter Education Certificate and Archery Privilege, thanks to updated 2025 legislation.

A new documentary shines a light on the untold struggles of U.S. dairy farmers, from rising costs and corporate pressures to the daily challenges of keeping their farms alive.

New York confirms laurel wilt, a deadly fungus attacking sassafras and spicebush, raising alarms for wildlife and forest health.

New York’s 2025 Wellness Challenge offers 50 missions across state parks and historic sites. Complete 25 to earn a sticker prize and explore outdoor wellness.

Expect a crisp, colorful autumn in Upstate New York this fall with fewer heatwaves, cooler nights, and vibrant leaves, per seasonal predictions.

Two Upstate New York teens went camping, leading to a large-scale emergency search from authorities.

Say “I do” at Syracuse’s Rosamond Gifford Zoo—now offering weddings, clambakes, and parties next to where elephants once roamed.

Delphi Falls County Park in New Woodstock, NY, has officially reopened, now featuring both upper and lower falls access.

Talk about backyard drama! A wild turkey mating session was caught on camera in an Upstate New York yard, and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen. The 3-minute video, captured from a garage about 100 feet away, shows a tom turkey aggressively pursuing a hen—stomping, shifting, and locking into position. It’s a rare and intense glimpse into turkey mating behavior, and it's all happening right in the suburbs.