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With Labor Day considered the "unofficial" end of summer, you'll probably be looking for some fun, inexpensive or even free things to do for the fall season here in Upstate and Central New York.

Here is a partial list of some of Central New York’s premier apple picking farms and orchards. All offer something a little bit different, so it’s worth it to visit each and every one of them. You should also check their websites for picking schedules and events

Health Inspectors in Madison County turn up cross-contamination, insects, rodents, vermin, toxic chemicals, food stored on the floor, handwashing facilities inaccessible, and more critical violations at Madison County restaurants.

Construction crews working on the renovations to the Utica Memorial Auditorium discovered a time capsule from the original Aud construction dating back to 1958.

If you are a lover of cats, dogs and all things four-legged and furry, the Stevens-Swan Humane Society could use your help.

Utica area residents will soon have a new grocery store option.  Price Rite of Utica will officially open it's doors this coming Sunday, June 25th.

The Adirondack Mountains are Upstate New York's premier vacation destination.  Especially, during the summer months where there's certainly not a shortage of fun things to do. 

The Utica Police Department recently posted a news release on their Facebook page urging residents to not give money to panhandlers.

From politicians and athletes to musicians and actors, Utica is the birthplace to many famous people, both living and dead.

New York State is home to some of the most beautiful scenery you will find anywhere on the planet. One of the best ways to take in this beauty is by hiking some of the thousands of trails and mountains across the state.

Spring trout stocking continues through June.

One of the greatest parts of summer in Central New York in Utica has to be Saranac Thursday's. Here's the 2017 schedule and band lineup.