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There's a lot to love about living in the Capital Region, but for me, it's our close proximity to the wonder and beauty that is the Adirondack Mountains. Hikers, campers, wildlife enthusiasts, thrill seekers, and more travel from all over the world to visit our beautiful ADK mountains...

We are getting a Nor'easter leaving us with almost a foot or more of snow. It is important to remember to clear out parts of our neighborhoods and houses. It could save your family's lives.

Why are so many New Yorkers placing this "Yellow dot" sticker on their car? The answer may not only surprise you, but it may also actually save a life. So, what's up with the Yellow Dot that you are starting to see on cars in New York? "Yellow Dot" is a free program set up by the New York State Sheriff's Office that is used to assist first responders...

Do you want to be an actor in a popular HBO Max Series? The Hudson Valley Film Commission is looking for adults eighteen and over to film in the mid-Hudson Valley from April through July.

The Fulton County Historical Society Museum has been known to have its share of paranormal activity. Come watch as investigators test these rumors Saturday.

Many concerts have been announced for the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse this summer. A new live show has just been added too and this one is for the families. Hooray! a popular children's live show is coming this summer to the New York State Fair!

One of my favorite memories is going to Frontier Town in the Adirondacks. We always loved it when we would hop on the train and robbers would come alongside on horseback and try to take over. The rodeo was also a lot of fun. We made some great memories at Frontier Town. It has sat abandoned since 1998 but some of the attractions, yet overgrown, are still standing. Thanks to Antiquity Echoes' amazing video you can see what once was Frontier Town.

With over 38,000 McDonald's restaurants in 100 countries, this McDonald's in New York state is the most extraordinary in the world! Check out why!

Watch where you click! A fake Six Flags Club page has been scamming hundreds of Facebook users by guaranteeing free complimentary passes. Don't fall for it!

The final episode of the Peacock Network series 'Poker Face' airs this Thursday. Let's take a look at the Upstate New York filming locations.

Hoffman's Playland was an amusement park in Latham from 1952 until 2014. Even though many of the rides were relocated to Huck Finn's Playland in Albany, Hoffman's holds a soft spot in many Capital Region families' hearts. Take a look at abandoned Hoffman's Playland.

If you bought a Take5 Lottery ticket for the March 1st evening drawing at a Stewart's Shop in the Capital Region, you could be cashing in. You are splitting it with three other winners and it's worth $9,800.50!