Fall is nearly here — it officially kicks off at 2:19 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 22 — and New York is getting ready to paint the town red, orange and gold. Whether you’re headed up the Hudson, cozying up in a Catskills cabin or simply strolling in Central Park, the season’s most dazzling show will … Read more
Country singer Bryan Martin was “forcibly” yanked from the stage after causing a ruckus during a concert in upstate New York. The crooner, 37, was mid-performance at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, about 30 minutes from Albany, when he began to display “signs of intoxication and erratic behavior,” according to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO). “Deputies … Read more
In New York, things are going swimmingly. A popular getaway, just a four-hour ride north of the Big Apple, has the most pristine lake in the US. Lake George — nicknamed the Queen of American Lakes — has been deemed the cleanest and most swimmable body of water in the entire country, according to a … Read more
Big ‘charm’ comes in small packages — and sometimes, on small budgets. A quaint small town just a short train ride from NYC has been called one of the most ‘charming’ places in the United States to visit without breaking the bank — a secret Hudson Valley residents already know. MarketBeat surveyed 3,011 travel professionals to rank … Read more
A big roar rattled residents in Rochester and hit a bit too close to home. A possible mountain lion sighting in the upstate New York city, prompted a shelter-in-place order this week, alarming local officials and sending worried residents into a panic. Curtis Jones came face-to-face with the fearsome feline — which was last documented … Read more
Now, that’s a farm system! Dana Cavalea used to train Yankees as the team’s director of strength and conditioning, even helping to clinch the World Series in 2009. Now, he’s cultivating his own Field of Dreams. “For years, my background in sports was helping athletes source good quality food,” Cavalea, 42, told The Post. “I … Read more
He showed Paris some love — and some specialty carpentry skills. Jackson DuBois, a 49-year-old from Cooperstown, NY, spent three months in France last year working to rebuild the 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral, which was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019. After an estimated $767 million in repairs by skilled craftspeople from around … Read more
What a bunch of “brats.” Fans of Charli XCX ditched work Thursday — with some calling in for bogus “mental health” or sick days — to whoop it up at the singer’s mid-day album release party in the Hudson Valley. Gen Z’s pop queen asked fans to play hooky to make it to her 3 … Read more
They’re driving lots of clicks. A Saratoga County car dealership has amassed sudden viral fame over a mockumentary-style video series evoking the dry humor of 2000s hit show “The Office.” The two to three-minute clips featuring employees of Mohawk Chevrolet in Ballston Spa have already received millions of views on social media — an astonishing result … Read more
Fun for all ages awaits in this famed Alpine enclave upstate. Here, the latest and greatest hits in the mountains of yore. Ulster County Roughly a 2 ½-hour drive from Manhattan lies Ulster County. After “are we there yet?,” the first thing kids clamor in the car is “we’re hungry.” And palates will be more … Read more
They’re saying arrivederci. An iconic Italian-American eatery in upstate New York is closing its doors after 91 years in business. Hollywood Restaurant, located in Auburn, first opened for business back in 1933 and has been run by members of the family ever since. In an emotional post on Facebook, current co-owner Joe Colella Jr. announced … Read more
She makes a mean sauce — and fights off muggers and jealous boyfriends, too. Before she was famous, Rachael Ray was mugged — twice — by a teenage boy outside her Woodside, Queens, apartment. “He has literally a Glock in his hand and sticks it in my back, and I scream so loud. I think … Read more
Bradley almost bounced. Derek Cianfrance, who directed and co-wrote the crime drama “The Place Beyond the Pines,” revealed that Bradley Cooper nearly bowed out of the production after disagreeing on a script rewrite. According to Cianfrance, 50, the “Maestro” star hated the fact that in the updated script — this time co-written by Darius Marder … Read more
Most of us will simply put on special glasses and go outside to see Monday’s solar eclipse. But the world’s elite eclipse-chasers will be on the move this weekend in pursuit of the perfect view. And they’re giving themselves the best chances to actually see the display with flights to multiple destinations and hotel rooms … Read more
They’re seeing red — not blue. A plan to turn a bucolic part of the Hudson Valley into a Blue Zone — the name given to places around the world known for longer and healthier lives — might sound like an easy win. But residents in the town of Pawling, population 2,000, are fuming over plans … Read more
Private island, 6.5 acres of complete solitude in the middle of the Hudson River — majestic water and mountain views from your own historic castle, convenient to Midtown via Metro-North, bring your contractor! Right, so maybe one of the most dramatically situated pieces of real estate within commuting distance of NYC isn’t for sale, and definitely … Read more
Wood you believe it? Scientists have confirmed the existence of the world’s oldest surviving forest — and the ancient, secret spot is only a short drive from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. First discovered at the bottom of an abandoned quarry near the town of Cairo in the Catskill Mountains back in … Read more
There’s no higher praise for a Halloween decor enthusiast. The Glens Falls Fire Department was called out to a house for a “confirmed structure fire” in the upstate city on Saturday, and the firefighters were shocked to see no fire — but, rather, a premature yet “amazing” Halloween display. Video provided by the homeowner to … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Baseball’s most endlessly entertaining team is headed to New York. The independent league Savannah Bananas have two upstate “banana ball” games scheduled this week. First, the rowdy club … Read more
HAMBURG, N.Y. – No, this is not a wooly mammoth, it’s an SUV in a very unfortunate parking spot. The driver parked lakeside in Hamburg, New York, and came back to their car frozen from lake spray. This car probably had a beautiful view of Lake Erie on St. Patrick’s Day with temperatures above freezing. The temperature … Read more