I know what this looks like, but trust me it's not something from a "Hangover" movie. This particular State Police raid didn't happen in Hollywood, it happened in Austerlitz. Dozens of firearms, cocaine, cash and yes, an illegally possessed monkey were seized on Thu…
A sure sign that spring is right around the corner is the announcements of some of my seasonal favorite restaurants getting ready to open up for the season.
It is finally official. There will be a second Trader Joe's location in the Capital Region in Halfmoon. We have been speculating that one would be built in Saratoga County and we have now got confirmation that the construction that is going on in the area off of Route 9 behind the Red Robin is …
One of the few things we were able to do during the pandemic was camping. Many people hit the Adirondacks to take in the gorgeous views and the fresh Adirondack mountain air. If you are looking to upgrade your camper or to get in the camping game, the largest RV dealer is coming to West Coxsackie.
George Manias, the newly hired team president for Albany's new professional indoor lacrosse team has been down this road before. Three years ago, he was one of the main cogs behind the resurrection of Arena Football here in the Capital Region. With Manias at the helm, the Albany Empire had tremend…
The sites, the sounds, the smells, the demolition derby; anyone else longing for the return of state and county fairs? Well, you're not alone. We know how much people in the Capital Region love state and county fairs - it's part of our DNA. Hopefully with a little good fortune, a few more months o…
On Friday, January 29th Governor Cuomo announced that weddings with a guest list of up to 150 people could return to the state of New York by March. Nearly one month later and we now have the new COVID-19 guidance for wedding venues.
There is a variant to the coronavirus that was originally detected in the United Kingdom. This variant has made it's way to the United States and health officials say not only is it spread more easily but 2 cases have been found in Albany County.
Finally, we have some guidelines as to which events we can attend. The good news is we will be able to go to the Saratoga Race Course this summer. Although it won't be a full house, at least some spectators will be allowed to watch the horses run.
The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.8 years, with women generally having a longer life expectancy than men. But in which states do people live the longest?
What the heck is a digital passport and will it get us out of this Capital Region winter for a while? According to Travel and Leisure Hawaii is working on a potential vaccine passport or digital passport that would provide an electronic code that would grant fully vaccinated travelers access to trav…