'War Dog Memorial Highway' Signs Unveiled in Herkimer

HERKIMER, N.Y. -- The signs honoring military working dogs and their handlers are complete. "[Military working dogs] have been active before World War I. People don't understand how important these four-legged soldiers were and saved the lives of many woman and many men that fought the war," said John Brezinski, Herkimer County legislator and the founder of Guardians of Freedom. "Because they were there, too."

Columbus Bakery upholds 4 ingredients, rises through 5 generations of Retzos

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Before the sun rises on 502 Pearl St., Jimmy Retzos Jr. and his son Aiden Retzos crank on the lights and the machinery of Columbus Baking Co. Between 5 and 6 a.m., they have the same routine. Flour billows in the air as the two knead dough for hundreds of loaves.

Original Twin Trees restaurant in Syracuse reopening thanks to $25K Onondaga County grant

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The end of an era for a years-long staple of Syracuse’s food scene has turned into a fresh beginning. After the original Twin Trees, on Avery Avenue, announced last week that it would be closing permanently, Onondaga County Executive Ryan Mcmahon said at a conference Friday that the restaurant will […]

Syracuse’s painted utility boxes invite passersby to soak in public artwork

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On most street sidewalks, passersby won’t take a second look at utility boxes. But when Clark Smith walked past one box featuring a storybook redesign of a Little Free Library, and another that turned a utility box into an orange juice carton dubbed “Cuse Box” in downtown Syracuse, he was moved to paint his own.

Caz Night Out 2026: A Little Holiday Magic Is Coming to Downtown Cazenovia!

There's something special about Cazenovia during the holiday season, and there's no better way to kick things off than with Caz Night Out!. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 19th, because downtown Cazenovia is transforming into a festive evening of shopping, sipping, sampling, and celebrating everything that makes our little community so special.

Holiday Market Returns to Le Moyne

On Saturday, November 14th, Le Moyne College is hosting the returning Holiday Market on campus, with help from Dr. Emily Sandberg, just in time for the first snowfall. This event gives students and the community a chance to come together and celebrate the holiday season. The market will offer all...

Vestal restaurant temporarily closed

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A popular restaurant along Old Vestal Road is temporarily closing for what it calls unforeseen circumstances. Take-A-Break Restaurant at 2313 Vestal Road, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options has temporarily shut its doors. WNBF had the story first, and it also reported that the diner has been open since 1983. […]

Another Family-Owned Business In Binghamton Is Closing Its Doors

A restaurant at a very familiar dining spot is shutting down.

This Hole-In-The-Wall New York Restaurant Is So Good It Deserves Its Own Reality Show

If food television has taught us anything, it’s that the best meals in the world are rarely found in places with valet parking, and Doug’s Fish Fry in Skaneateles, New York proves that point with every single plate it sends out. This is the kind of restaurant that...

The Mouthwatering Burgers At This Nostalgic New York Drive-In Joint Will Absolutely Blow Your Mind

Some meals are just meals, and then there are the ones that make you stop mid-bite and reconsider everything you thought you knew about what food could be. Mac’s Drive-In in Waterloo, New York falls firmly into that second category, and it’s been doing so for longer than most people can remember.

NYS Food Allergen Label Changes Take Effect November 12th

The Broome County Health Department says starting Thursday, November 12th, changes will be made to how food is labeled at food establishments. The department says starting today, state food allergen requirements under Public Health Law 1356 and 1357 apply to every food service establishment, including temporary and mobile operations. While 1356 is already in effect, 1357 goes into effect today.

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World’s largest harmonica and museum to visit Corning

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release, the world’s largest harmonica and accompanying museum is set to visit Corning beginning in November. Beginning on Saturday, Nov. 28, the second-floor gallery at Matrich Music, located at 62 E Market St., will showcase the world’s largest harmonica and traveling museum. The museum will be on display […]

5 Small-Town Pie Shops in New York Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in New York means apple harvests, Concord grapes, and seasonal pies returning to bakery counters across the state. Beyond the familiar apple and pumpkin varieties, small-town shops are baking everything from strawberry rhubarb to chocolate peanut butter brownie pies. These five pie shops in New York take us from the shores of Lake Erie […]

Bus trip to see Elvis in Cortland in December

SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a post from the Town of Southport Parks and Recreation, a bus trip will take people to Cortland for a Christmas in Graceland show. On Thursday, Dec. 3, a bus will take seniors from Chapel Park to Cortland for an Elvis Christmas in Graceland show, a Ham dinner, and a visit to the Hall of Fame in Cortland. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. and should arrive about an hour and a half later.

RPU hosts ‘Monster High’ themed drag show

On Saturday, Nov. 7, Rainbow Pride Union hosted an exhilarating drag event, uniting a crowd of creative minds to compete in a ‘Monster High’-themed lip-syncing competition. Founded in 1971, RPU is Binghamton University’s longest-standing queer organization. The organization focuses on raising awareness for LGBTQ+ rights while providing a...

Fall Escape to Ithaca: A Weekend of Apples, Cascades, and Downtown Charm at The Hotel Ithaca

The roughly five-hour drive from New York City is mostly highway, with a scenic stretch of state roads that winds past farms, rolling hills, old barns, tractors, and fields of corn, yet it offered a gentle introduction to the rural character of upstate New York. Farming remains a living part of the Finger Lakes region, and local markets brim with fresh produce from nearby orchards. Clear blue skies and temperatures in the 70s made a two-day venture in Ithaca ideal for exploring.