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The U.S. Canadian border here in New York State will remain closed until at least June 21 to non-essential traffic.

On a visit to Upstate New York, you might take some time out to walk among the hallowed, historic and often haunted forts and battlegrounds prominent throughout New York State. We take a look a three of the best known: Fort Ontario along Lake Ontario in Oswego in Central New York. An important revolutionary outpost, and guardian of the vitally important Onedia Carry, Fort Stanwix in Rome and, along the passageway to Lake Champlain, Fort William Henry in Lake George. Fort Ontario The legend of Historic Fort Ontario in Oswego has it that if you stand on the grave of Corporal Fykes, he will h...

Using the closed down Oneida Correctional Facility as a backdrop, officials with the New York State Correctional Officers Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) gathered together to call on Governor Andrew Cuomo to halt his closure of certain prisons across New York State. NYSCOPBA leadership held the press conference Wednesday to demand Cuomo and The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to put a hold on any future prison closures to avoid a potential powder keg from exploding. Officials are asking for a comprehensive study to be conducted prior to any moves be...

Six musical acts have already been announced: REO Speedwagon — Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Melissa Etheridge — Friday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m. Vixen and Great White — Saturday, Aug. 28 (Time TBA) Dropkick Murphys — Sunday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys — Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. Sheena Easton — Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. To add to the current list, it was confirmed Monday that Starship with Mickey Thomas will be taking the Chevy Court Stage on August 27 - according to the Fair's Facebook page. A time has not been confirmed yet. It will be the first time in 10 years that th...

Have you seen photos of Patton Oswalt hanging out at ShoppingTown Mall in Syracuse? Why is he in Central New York?