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73-year-old man dies after crashing into tree in upstate New York

73-year-old man dies after crashing into tree in upstate New York

Ronald Furgison was pronounced dead at the scene after his car left the road and struck a tree.
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2 killed in UTV crash in upstate New York

2 killed in UTV crash in upstate New York

Destiny Gay, 24, and Robbie Grant, 54, were pronounced dead after their UTV struck a tree and overturned in Dannemora.
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2 found dead in northern New York identified; deaths ruled homicide, suicide

2 found dead in northern New York identified; deaths ruled homicide, suicide

Two people found dead inside a home have been identified. New York State Police said one death was ruled a homicide and the other a suicide.
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Pilot identified in fatal New York glider plane crash

Pilot identified in fatal New York glider plane crash

James L. Morzillo, 80, was identified as the pilot killed after two gliders collided in midair.
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New York ranked the No. 1 state in America for teen drivers. Here's why

New York ranked the No. 1 state in America for teen drivers. Here's why

A new study ranked New York as the best state in the country for teen drivers, citing its safety record, driving laws and access to driving schools.
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NY inmate accused of stabbing correction officer with homemade weapon

NY inmate accused of stabbing correction officer with homemade weapon

Amar Bell, 49, is accused of striking a correction officer and stabbing him three times during evening meal movement at Auburn Correctional Facility.
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Pilot killed in upstate New York glider crash identified

Pilot killed in upstate New York glider crash identified

James L. Morzillo, 80, was identified as the pilot killed after two gliders collided in midair Friday.
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Rochester man crashes tractor-trailer in NY Thruway work zone, 2 injured

Rochester man crashes tractor-trailer in NY Thruway work zone, 2 injured

State Police said speed appeared to be a contributing factor in the crash, which pushed a concrete barrier into eastbound traffic and led to a chain-reaction crash.
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How safe is your favorite restaurant? Search New York inspection reports

How safe is your favorite restaurant? Search New York inspection reports

See when restaurants and other food establishments across New York were last inspected and review violations documented by health inspectors.
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When does ‘Survivor 51’ premiere? See date, time and how to watch

When does ‘Survivor 51’ premiere? See date, time and how to watch

The two-hour premiere airs Sept. 23, with two New Yorkers among the 21 castaways competing for the $1 million prize.
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4 fall food festivals worth visiting in New York in 2026

4 fall food festivals worth visiting in New York in 2026

From the Feast of San Gennaro in New York City to Apple Harvest Festival in Ithaca, these fall food festivals celebrate New York's harvest season with local food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
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When do corn mazes open in New York? 15 popular places to get lost this fall

When do corn mazes open in New York? 15 popular places to get lost this fall

From Buffalo Bills-themed mazes to haunted nighttime adventures, here are corn mazes to explore across New York this fall.