fundraisers

The "Downtown Is Pawsome" project is going strong in downtown Albany and for this week only, you have an opportunity to get your furry friend a free toy.

There aren't many things the Capital Region is known for aside from the Saratoga Race Track, politicians, and the inventor of the toilet paper roll. One of the more notible inventions is the potato chip created in Saratoga Springs. For the second year in a row, you can enjoy the Chip Festival happening this weekend.

I've played the game since I was 6-years old and as I celebrate my birthday this weekend, it's hard not to think of Phil Sweeney who won't get another birthday and won't play another softball game. For those unfamiliar, Phil, who passed away at just 63-years old became suddenly ill while playing the game he loved. He had played softball the majority of his life, just like me. This weekend, the tou

I always love getting involved and being part of great local fundraising events. I won't be jumping in Saratoga Lake but you can.

If you are like me, you have been consumed by April the Giraffe and how beautiful her baby calf is. Since the webcam has gone dark, we have been left in the dark as to how they are doing on a minute to minute basis. But it was announced today that the top 10 names are up for us to vote on.

If you know me at all you know that making sure all children have a magical Christmas has always been a passion for me. I'm going to make it happen again this year, and need your help.

The always hustling and bustling Caroline Street is a little quieter since a Thanksgiving Day fire that has caused four of its busiest restaurants to close.

All year long, food banks around the world need our help. But around the holiday season more so than ever. We know the basics that they need because it's the one thing always stated: non-perishable food items. But, you know in your every day life, you need more than just that. So what are some of the items that food banks need but don't typically ask for?

We are teaming up with the Salvation Army to help feed shut ins in the Meals On Wheels Program.

I love when there is so much fun, good, giving back type events going on in the Capital Region. This weekend in Cohoes, we can have fun and honor our Veterans.

"Why doesn't she just leave?"

Did you know that in 2013, there were 49.1 million Americans that were unsure of where or when they'd find their next meal? It's something so many of us take for granted: food; a warm meal. That's why the 3rd Annual Capital Region High School Hunger Games is so important, especially as the holidays approach.