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Ranking the best months to be in Upstate New York from best to worst 1. October 2. July 3. September 4. June 5. December 6. August 7. May 8. January 9. November 10. April 11. February 12. March (according to 2BD followers)

This just in: Siena’s Gerry McNamara is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at Syracuse, per ESPN 🍊 👀 The former Orange star, and longtime assistant under Jim Boeheim, is set to return for his third chapter in Syracuse after a strong two-year run at Siena 🏀 An official announcement is expected in the coming days 📰 Source: ESPN Photo: Getty / AP #syracuse #marchmadness #siena #aroundalbany

a few ideas of what’s in store this weekend around the Great Upstate 🗓️ Add more ideas 👇 Get around this weekend with @CDTA, who is #HereToGetYouThere 🚍 🚲 🚘

Bravo to @SienaMBB on a remarkable run. The Great Upstate is proud 🏀 🫡

It’s a great day to be a Saint!

Meanwhile, in Albany… The Hudson River understood the assignment ☘️ 🤝 📷: Shane Hart

it’s been 15 years since the infamous kegs n eggs riot at UAlbany 📍 🚘

When you think about it, the only difference between winning the MAAC Tournament and winning the NCAA Tournament is one letter

This just in: The Saints are dancing again 🕺 🏀 @SienaMBB March Madness appearances: 1989, 1999, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2010 & now 2026 👀 📷: Sam Federman / Siena

Another one bites the rust in Glenville 💥 🫣 First hit of 2026

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN: Enter your best winter photo from right here in the Great Upstate for a chance to win $500 — our biggest grand prize yet Submit your photo here: forms.gle/hab9Uzn5jNj4if… by February 24. The top 10 finalists will be featured that week, and our audience will vote to crown the winner The 2026 Great Upstate Winter Photo Contest is presented by Mohawk Chevrolet 📷: @bombaykitty

The Great British Back Off 🎂 📍 Ravena, New York

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Great Upstate ♥️

the snowstorm is here in Schenectady

Our latest addition to the Capital Region Shit List: This person who stole cash from two restaurants in Voorheesville 👀 #CapitalRegionShitList

Meanwhile, in Buffalo… Big if true 🏈 👀

Meanwhile, in Schenectady… the only way to make the Bills Mafia quiet 🏈 🏟️

Upstate New York will gain nearly an hour of daylight this month ☀️ 🗓️

upstate ny things 🚗 🦌