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It was a big day in the news for those who usually are reporting it.

I’m happy in Utica. Everyone I’ve met so far seems super nice, produce in our local market looks good, there are local farms-a-plenty if I’m feeling jiggy, a whole ski resort in a neighborhood park up the street, a zoo, cute restaurants of every sort, a health food store, a decent Target and a TJ Maxx. What else shall I want? After ten months here, it turns out there are a few things I miss. Here are my first 5 (of 10).

If you like dipping your salty, hot French fries into cold ice cream, one New York ice cream company has dreamed up an ice cream flavor you'll love!

Alligators don't belong in New York but they've been found here. From Albany to Whitney Point to Kirkwood, these are the alligators captured in Upstate New York.

This New York home brings a whole new meaning to home "sweet" home. Not only is the home stunning inside and out but there's a proverbial cherry on top.

Someone in New York is a millionaire thanks to a winning million-dollar Mega Millions ticket.

Someone in New York is a millionaire after hitting the Mega Millions jackpot.

With 40 locations and growing across New York State, one famous YouTuber has a ghost kitchen hidden right in plain sight here in Upstate New York.

Cha-ching! A New Yorker hit the lottery, winning cash for life.

Have you ever wanted to the ride the scariest roller coaster in all of New York State? Take a ride on the Coney Island Cyclone.

Lady Liberty has sat on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor since it was dedicated in 1886. But did you know she has many little sisters around the state?

Do you have a secret that's been weighing your down? Bury it forever inside a special tombstone at a nearly 200-year-old cemetery in New York state.