Mercy, a miniature horse from East Bloomfield, learned how to paint from a master: the horse that played Seabiscuit in the movie by the same title.

Rochester City Police also charged Miller with endangering the welfare of a child because a 13-year-old boy witnessed the alleged attack.

The Pike County Hotel Tax Board and Pike County Commissioners presents the first Pike County Visitors Guide & Map completely dedicated to tourism.

More than 360 athletes turned out to compete with Buffalo Bills players in the sixth annual Pittsford triathlon. -- Brighton-Pittsford Post

The red and white cars keep getting smaller and smaller at Watkins Glen International, so Andretti Green Racing spent Tuesday doing something about it.

Saturday night in Texas, Marco Andretti was ticked off at his teammate Danica Patrick for racing him too hard at the end of the Bombardier 500. Tuesday afternoon at Watkins Glen International, they were working together trying to figure out how to dethrone the Chip Ganassi and Roger Penske teams when the IndyCar Series returns for the July 3-5 Camping World Grand Prix.

Greeted by a cheering crowd of more than 20,000, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was the featured guest at the inaugural Founder’s Day celebration Saturday, marking her first foray into western New York.

In the mountains outside of Boulder, Colorado, an Alfred University graduate student enrolled in the School of Art and Design is building her next semester’s dorm room — on wheels.

The Buffalo Bills won’t report to training camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford until July, but at least five players will be in town on Sunday for the sixth annual Pittsford Triathlon.

The Hornell, N.Y., city court was packed with lawyers as news cameras and reporters waited outside for the court appearance of two Arkansas prison escapees being held at the Steuben County jail.

An upstate New York man allegedly led Cattaraugus County sheriff’s deputies on a slow-speed chase and then left his horse and buggy behind while he tried to escape.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike advises motorists that construction will soon begin on the replacement of the bridge that carries State Route 2035 (aka Suscon Road and Bear Creek Drive) across the Northeastern Extension (I-476) in Pittston Township, Luzerne County.
 

Whether seeking thrills on a roller coaster or a gentle spin on a carousel, those enjoying amusement rides can help ensure they remain safe by following some basic safety guidelines, said Deputy Agriculture Secretary Bill Wehry June 3.

Pennsylvania will create green jobs, relieve traffic congestion and make it easier for students to walk and bike to school with the investment of $76 million in 80 transportation projects, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced.

The tri-state community is buzzing in anticipation of Milford Music Festival 2009 and the moment when its headlining performer, Grammy-nominated songstress Vanessa Carlton will take the stage.