Samantha House

Frankfort, N.Y. — A gun was accidentally fired outside of an Upstate New York elementary school last week during an open house, officials said.

Usually considered the king of fall foliage, New England is expected to have a "typical" leaf-peeping season. Upstate N.Y.'s forecast, however, is much more vibrant.

Old Forge, N.Y. — Move over, New England: A new fall foliage king is set to be crowned this year in the Northeast.

Marathon, N.Y. — A man and several dogs, including a litter of puppies, were killed in a house fire this week in Central New York.

The family who lost a loved one and beloved pups in the Monday house fire bred Labrador retrievers.

Old Forge, the magical gateway to the Adirondacks in Upstate New York is full of great food, interesting shops and endless, explorable nature.

Grand Island, N.Y. — A middle school student died Wednesday night after she was hit by a car in Upstate New York.

Hoosick Falls, N.Y. — A 2-year-old child was mauled by four dogs this week inside an Upstate New York home.

In a year marked by the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse and repeat showings of the dazzling northern lights , New York sky watchers are set to get lucky yet again this week.

In a year marked by the total solar eclipse and northern lights, sky watchers get another treat: a super harvest moon and a partial lunar eclipse.