I have spent all my summers upstate and I have friends from Florida who say Florida is the best. but no one can forget the charm of upstate. two minute from our house we have a beutiful view of a farm and fields with mountains in the background. and the weather is great. who can forget those storms with hot chiclet that last for hours sitting on a porch listing to music reeding. there is no more beutiful state then upstate NY❤️

Why be gridlocked in the ADK when Cooperstown is this beautiful!?

I do some part time photography for fun. Used to live in the Adirondacks and had more time for it. Now I only really get out every once in a while. These are some I took last weekend.

'A Northern New York woman who was found to have violated the conditions of her release following an animal abuse conviction has been resentenced.

Hilary Davis, the former owner of A Canine Gem in Beekmantown, was resentenced on Thursday to two to six years in prison on a felony forgery charge. She was also sentenced to one year in prison for four misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty.

Both of those sentences will be served concurrently, a Plattsburgh City Court official told NBC5.

Davis had been convicted of failure to care for nearly 40 animals after dozens of dogs were rescued from her business in 2024. As part of her plea agreement from that case, Davis was not allowed to own or care for unapproved animals or leave Clinton County.

However, authorities said Davis was found living with a dozen unapproved animals, some of which were left alone for long periods of time at a camper in Essex County. She was also accused of leaving Clinton County to sell two dogs.

Davis has been held at the Clinton County Jail since last month as she awaited her sentence.'

Join us for our massive Honk & Wave on October 17, from noon to 2 pm, to encourage eligible voters to vote early, and declare that we the people decide our leaders!

We will line Triphammer Road on either side of the Triphammer Bridge (we’ll need to keep the sidewalks on the bridge open for our banner holders) at noon on Saturday to remind folks doing their weekly shopping that voting can affect their pocketbook in positive ways.

Come help spread the message to VOTE EARLY! How far can we stretch? With your help maybe all the way from Graham Road in the north to south as far as Savage Farm Drive?

Families across the country are struggling to afford groceries, gas, electric bills, and the everyday cost of getting by. We will be on Triphammer at noon on Saturday the 17th to remind people doing their weekly shopping that voting can affect their pocketbook in positive ways.

The decisions made by those in power shape our lives, our communities, and our future. Voting, especially voting early is the next step of reclaiming our power. Do not let those in power strip us of our rights, make a plan to vote early and join us for our No Kings Honk & Wave on Triphammer Road (near the malls) from noon to 2 pm to spread the word to our neighbors that voting is essential to bringing our country back from the brink.

Bring your signs, bring your voices, let’s make sure everyone knows to VOTE and VOTE EARLY! We will not allow the current administration to get away with disrupting the rights of all citizens to vote for the candidates of their choice.

Be the first to know about updates—Sign up here!
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1032724/

https://indivisibletompkins.org

#NoKings #Indivisible #IndivisibleTompkins #Ithaca #NewYork

Going up tomorrow from the city, looks like thunderstorms and rain in the morning and afternoon. Would they close the main trail because of the weather? Is there anywhere I can see live updates about closings

Hey guys!

I'm planning to drive from NYC to Buffalo this weekend. I know it's the best time for fall foliage. I'd love some suggestions, what are the hidden gems along the way where I should stop, visit and explore?

I also want to bring my drone to take some nice shots, so any recommendations for places I can walk around or fly my drone would be highly appreciated! 

Thanks

2008–2011 | Clifton Park, Saratoga County: Allegations involving his stepdaughter. Kovacs faces 14 pending felony charges in this separate case.

2012–2018 | Otsego County: Separate case involving allegations of sexual abuse. During the trial, jurors heard evidence that included a recorded police interview in which Kovacs admitted to sexual intercourse with his stepdaughter. The jury found him guilty of rape in the first degree on October 8, 2026. He is awaiting sentencing.

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/10/former-upstate-ny-mayor-convicted-of-rape-faces-up-to-25-years.html

Original article: Former Laurens Mayor Found Guilty of Rape — WBNG

Frank W. Kovacs II, 62, the former mayor of Laurens, New York, was found guilty of rape in the first degree by an Otsego County jury on October 8, 2026. The conviction follows allegations spanning years and a separate 14-count felony case in Saratoga County.

The timeline

2008–2011 | Clifton Park, Saratoga County

According to New York State Police, investigators received information in February 2025 concerning allegations that Kovacs repeatedly raped and sexually abused his stepdaughter, beginning when she was 13 years old. The alleged abuse occurred in Clifton Park between 2008 and 2011.

On March 19, 2026, Kovacs was arrested on a separate 14-count felony indictment:

• 8 counts of rape in the first degree
• 3 counts of criminal sexual act in the first degree
• 3 counts of sexual abuse in the first degree

These charges concern the Saratoga County case and are separate from the Otsego County conviction.

2012–2018 | Otsego County

Kovacs was arrested in June 2025 following an Otsego County grand jury indictment involving sexual felony charges.

The Otsego County case proceeded to trial in October 2026. Prosecutors presented evidence concerning an incident on December 15, 2018, including a recorded police interview in which Kovacs admitted to sexual intercourse with his stepdaughter.

After four days of trial, a jury found him guilty of rape in the first degree on October 8, 2026. The verdict was for one of the five rape counts in the 2025 indictment.

What happens next?

Kovacs faces up to 25 years in state prison for the Otsego County conviction, with sentencing scheduled for December 7, 2026. The separate 14-count Saratoga County case remains an additional legal matter.

This case involves allegations spanning two counties, separate investigations, and years of proceedings before the first jury verdict.

One conviction. A separate 14-count case still pending. And a timeline stretching from 2008 through 2018.

Sources:

• New York State Police — March 2026 arrest and Saratoga County charges
• WBNG — October 2026 guilty verdict
• https://hoodline.com/2026/10/former-laurens-mayor-convicted-of-rape-faces-25-years-and-new-saratoga-charges/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

If you were waiting for the perfect week to go leaf peeping in Upstate New York, this could be it.

The fifth edition of I LOVE NY’s fall foliage prediction map reports near-peak to peak conditions in almost every region of the state. Full foliage report here.

📷: Green Lakes State Park, Marina Photography

Currently living in NC, looking to return to NY state. We family of 4, we have 2 daughters 12 and 6. Our youngest daughter has autism and hoping for to find a more supportive environment for her. It has been a huge issue for us here, between school and insurance not covering services. Our oldest is a gifted student and we our looking for a better environment for her as well.

I work in construction and my wife is a stay at home mom. My wife would be returning to work once school situation has been resolved.

Which suburbs would be a good fit for our family?

Adorable delinquent

The toll free route takes NY-226 and then I-390. The northern route takes NY-14 and then I-90. Has anyone took these drives before in the fall foliage and can say if one is more scenic than the other?

Edit: okay so everyone and their mother is hating on I-90 i think im going to drive up lake seneca and then take local instead of the interstate. Thanks everyone!

With a weird weather forecast and it being a Tuesday I took a chance and went st 4pm and was rewarded with a quiet park. Almost peaceful. Probably the most enjoyable experience I've ever had at the park to be honest. So beautiful when it's quiet.

Colors are nearing peak near Rochester.

Please New Yorkers: go to her IG and find out why your electric bills, the NY state corruption and the destruction of your beautiful land is being approved by your elected officials.

Please join my sub [r/716meetpeople](r/716meetpeople)