Winter in Upstate New York can be beautiful, but snow, freezing temperatures and rainy days aren't always ideal for outdoor adventures. Fortunately, there are plenty of indoor attractions where you can spend an entire day without worrying about the weather.

That’s what makes this OpenTable list so interesting. These five Upstate New York restaurants earned rave reviews from real diners, with comments highlighting everything from delicious food and attentive service to welcoming atmospheres and memorable experiences.

A prisoner involved in the operation was also charged, deputies said in an Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. The pair were arrested over the last four days. The county correctional facility in Whitestown staff was tipped off in August to a corrections officer bringing drugs into the prison, said Lt. Christopher Paravati, a spokesperson for the office.

"New York State has a bold legacy of innovation, built on the shoulders of big ideas and big investments by globally renowned companies like GE Aerospace," Governor Hochul said. "We want to ensure that the next generation of technological discoveries happens here, and today's announcement demonstrates that our legacy is only getting stronger. Working together with GE Aerospace, we are bringing the jobs and developments of tomorrow to the Capital Region today."

The landmark agreement — which comes at no cost to American taxpayers — forever guarantees America the ability to defend the continent, includes permanent basing rights, and bars any U.S. adversary from establishing a base, military presence, or sensitive investment without America’s approval.

Mobile sports betting has quickly become New York state’s second largest source of gaming revenue, trailing only the lottery. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026, mobile sports betting generated $1.3 billion in state revenues from taxes on gross gaming revenues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also notes that the increased wagering activity led to a 8.5% increase in calls to the state’s problem gambling hotline in 2025 sinc

Upon arrival, a 29-year-old male victim was located bleeding from his face and with significant swelling to his left eye. An investigation determined that, while the victim was waiting to board a ride, he was assaulted by three males identified as Ryan A. Depew, 32, of Catskill, New York; Lloyd D. Depew, 31, of Kingston, New York; and Dennis J. Appollonia, 36, of Kingston, New York. The assault caused the victim to sustain serious physical injuries.

Two of the female victims were transported to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The male victim did not require medical treatment.

AOC and Zohran Mamdani face backlash after being seen laughing during the 9/11 memorial ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

An investigation determined that an individual had fraudulently withdrawn a total of $9,700 from the two locations. Further investigation identified Seamans as the individual responsible. Seamans allegedly obtained $4,200 from the Port Henry branch and $5,500 from the Elizabethtown branch.

An investigation determined that Eric L. Friday, age 41, of Oswego, NY, made threatening statements during telephone calls with staff at Oswego Health ENT on County Route 45A. Staff were subsequently made aware of threatening statements Friday allegedly posted on Facebook.

Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, America remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed, the first responders who ran toward danger, the survivors and the families forever changed by that tragic day.

New York State Police are investigating a shooting on Spring Street in Ellenville that left a 46-year-old man seriously injured.

WAWARASING, N.Y. — September 9, 2026 — New York State Police have arrested four people from Ellenville following an alleged assault involving a baseball bat at a Wawarsing gas station. According to State Police, troopers from SP Ellenville responded at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, to the Mobil gas station at 8404 State Route 209 in Wawarsing after receiving a report of multiple individuals fighting. Investigators determined that several individuals allegedly ass

A new 3D-printed device called the “Flock Sock” is drawing attention after being designed to block the view of AI-powered license plate cameras, reigniting the debate over privacy, surveillance, and public safety.

Press Release On August 24, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., New York State Police members responded to County Route 47 in the town of Stockholm for a reported dump truck versus refuse truck collision. The investigation determined that a 1999 TK Sterling dump truck was traveling southbound on County Route 47 when the operator struck a 2009 Freightliner refuse truck that was parked on the west shoulder of the roadway. Following the collision, the dump truck exited the west sh

Oneida County has officially banned the sale of kratom and kratom-derived products. Learn what the new law means, including enforcement, confiscations and potential fines.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 5:23 p.m., members from Troop C’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) charged a Brooklyn man with multiple drug related felonies following a pursuit in Broome County. Ferris Travon Brown, 42, of Brooklyn, was arrested and charged with: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd degree, a class “A-II” felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree

A preliminary investigation determined that a water truck was traveling northbound when it experienced a tire failure. The vehicle subsequently left the roadway near mile marker 58.6 and rolled.

A preliminary investigation determined that a 2023 Ford Ranger was traveling westbound on State Route 206 through a posted active work zone. The operator, Kenneth J. Alberts, age 59, of McGraw, failed to maintain his lane of travel and struck a survey worker who was conducting testing outside of his vehicle on a closed portion of the roadway.