25 years in broadcasting and still love my career! You will usually find me smiling and laughing, with most of the time, laughing at myself. 4 crazy kids that have my personality and two lunatic dogs, who match my personality. Some might say I'm a little obsessed with Jason Aldean. I just say I appreciate his music!
Dana Race
Fair Season is Here in the Capital Region!
Fair Season is upon us here in the Capital Region. Two have already come and gone, the Saratoga Fair and The Punkintown Fair in Voorheesville. Did you miss those two as I did? No worries, plenty more fairs will come before the summer ends and into the fall season.
Surprising Facts That We All Should Know About New York
Did you know that Mechanicville is the smallest populist city in New York State (by area)? See what else don't you know about NY.
Monument Square in Troy Shutting Down on The Weekends All Summer Long
Troy wants you to shop, dine outside, and enjoy all the community offers by shutting down Monument Square from Friday night through Sunday morning.
Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Passing Through, Said The Bear!
Imagine it is early morning, sitting on your back deck enjoying the quiet and your coffee. You hear a noise, look up, and see a bear trotting through your yard!
These Bars Are Really Cool!
Chillin at a bar takes on a whole different meaning especially when the bar is frozen. They are so frozen, Elsa would probably be seen at one of them. I am talking about Ice Bars, and they are here in Upstate New York.
School District to Limit Homework Time
How much homework does your grade school child have each night? My 6th grader, depending on the night, can have up to an hour and a half of homework. That doesn't look like that will change any time soon because we are in the Shen school district. For those in the Niskayuna district, you can expect to see a decrease in the time, depending on the grade come the beginning of 2019.
Salvation Army Hoping to Raise Over $750K
If you did any shopping over the holiday weekend you most likely heard the ringing before you saw the red kettle. The Salvation Army is back with their annual tradition, The Red Kettle Campaign, with the hopes to raise over $750,000 this year.
Finding Inspiration in Unlikely Places
When you walk into most school bathrooms you find the usual necessities, a stall, sink, mirror, paper towels. One local school district has added a little something special to its middle school bathrooms, inspirational quotes.
Combining a scavenger hunt and The Amazing Race for a Puzzling Adventure!
If you are a fan of scavenger hunts or The Amazing Race, Puzzling Adventures may be for you.
It’s Apple Picking Season!
Can you believe it? It is already September! To some, it's all about the chilly weather, the Pumpkin Spice and the changing of the leaves! To me, it's all about apple picking! That is the one thing I always look forward to as summer is winding down.
First-ever Thrift Store in Local School
The beginning of the school year can be very expensive with all the supplies and clothes that need to be purchased. Kids asking for school merchandise can add to the expense. Shenendehowa Central School District will open its first-ever temporary clothing thrift store this coming week.
Clear the Shelters, Locally and Nationally
August 18th is the day that Animal Shelters, locally and nationally, will come together for Clear the Shelters. Clear the Shelters is a nationwide pet adoption initiative that aims to connect animals in need with loving new families.