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Upstate New York is experiencing intense lake effect snowstorms similar to those at the end of 2025, with some areas receiving over 3 feet of snow, leading to severe travel disruptions and winter storm warnings across nine counties.
Several school employees in Upstate New York districts have been placed on leave due to social media posts related to the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
A large immigration raid at a Cato protein bar factory in Upstate NY resulted in no arrests for violent crimes, but five workers were charged with illegal reentry. The raid caused family disruptions and controversy over employer practices and immigration enforcement, with officials emphasizing the importance of lawful employment and community impact.
Two lacrosse players, Noah Snyder from Upstate NY and Scott Michaud from Ohio, were killed in a car crash near Marquette University in Milwaukee, with four others injured; a driver has been arrested but no charges filed yet.
A raid at a protein bar plant in Upstate NY led to the detention of 70 workers, who were quickly flown to Texas for potential deportation, causing distress among the workers and their families.
Stand-up comedian Kam Patterson has been announced as a new featured player on 'Saturday Night Live' Season 51, despite previously expressing strong negative opinions about Upstate New York, particularly Rochester, during a podcast appearance.
A charter bus crash in upstate New York resulted in five deaths, including a Columbia University student, with investigations focusing on driver fatigue, seat belt use, and possible mechanical issues, while authorities examine the cause of the accident.
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik was booed by protesters during a rare public appearance in her Upstate New York district, where she was attending a ceremony to honor John Zurlo, with over half the crowd expressing disapproval.
A 9-year-old girl in upstate New York was found dead after her father falsely reported her kidnapping; authorities discovered inconsistencies in his story and arrested him, with the cause of death not disclosed.
A 9-year-old girl, Melina Frattolin, was found dead in Ticonderoga, NY, after her father, Luciano Frattolin, reported her abduction and initially claimed she was taken under dangerous circumstances. He is now in custody amid inconsistencies in his account, and authorities have ruled out an abduction, with no threat to the public.
A 9-year-old girl, Melina Frattolin, reported abducted in Lake George, NY, was found dead in Ticonderoga with no clear evidence of abduction, and authorities are investigating inconsistencies in her father's account.
Governor Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to develop a new nuclear power plant in Upstate New York, aiming to add at least 1,000 megawatts of capacity to meet rising energy demands, potentially at the Nine Mile Point site, marking the first new nuclear construction in the state since 1975.
Clouds have returned to Upstate NY just in time for the solar eclipse, with the latest forecast indicating a significant percentage of skies likely to be covered at 2 p.m. today, just before the eclipse begins.
The Red Cross is offering safety tips for travelers heading to upstate NY for the solar eclipse on April 8, including packing an emergency kit, checking the weather forecast, keeping the gas tank full, and letting someone know your travel plans. The eclipse is expected to start in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse by 2 p.m., and will last longer than usual, about 4.5 minutes. Gov. Hochul says extra emergency responders will be mobilized, and NASA and the Red Cross warn about the dangers of directly looking at the sun during the eclipse.
A travel agency owner had reservations for 250 people to watch the total solar eclipse in Buffalo, but the hotel suddenly canceled all bookings, leaving visitors scrambling for new accommodations. Other travelers also faced similar issues, with some experiencing overbooked rooms and price gouging. Visit Buffalo Niagara helped rebook the affected travelers, but at higher costs, while the State Attorney General's Office received complaints about price gouging and urged affected individuals to file consumer complaints.