Body found in Upstate woods
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Senior Reporter · Syracuse, NY
With a degree in Business Journalism from Columbia University, Marcus has spent a decade reporting on economic trends and local businesses for the Albany Times Union and formerly for NPR’s Upstate New York affiliate. His deep understanding of the financial landscape equips him to provide context to local economic shifts impacting Syracuse families.
More from Marcus →Senior Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM · 1 min read
Ilion, N.Y. – A man’s body was found Wednesday afternoon in woods behind an Aldi grocery store in Herkimer County, police said. A person walking by discovered the body near the store at 166 Central Ave. in the village of Ilion, according to Ilion Police Chief Laurie A. DeVaul. Police responded about 4:30 p.m.