Tips and Tricks

Hilary Swank helped rescue a dog in Albany, but what exactly is she doing here?  We think we figured out the "undisclosed" movie she's filming, and it looks amazing! Surely you've seen the image now; Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank alongside Albany resident Chelsea Blackwell, posing in downtown Albany with Blackwell's dog Blue who apparently was lost for an hour or so. ... Rea

Upstate New York welcomes all the bikers, passengers, and vendors to town for Americade 2022! For nearly 40 years, 50,000 plus riders and passengers annually attend Americade in Lake George, "the world's largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally...

They may look cute and furry, and seeing just a few doesn't present much of a problem, but these invasive caterpillars can be destructive and nasty, and an outbreak of them last summer caused noticeable tree and leaf damage in the parts of Upstate New York they invaded...

Things are heating up on the lake these days as many out-of-townees and local residents fill rooms, cabins, and campsites in and around the spectacular Lake George region of Upstate, New York. On or off the Lake, there's so much to do! From the fast-paced excitement of the Great Escape to the historic tours of old battlegrounds, boat tours, or just a leisurely stroll through Lake George Village, t

According to a viral social media post by @mattsurelee, these are the "Most Overrated" cities in every state, and as you can see from the image below, Albany takes the cake in the State of New York. How is that even possible? To quote one of my buddies who saw the viral post yesterday, "I didn't even know Albany was rated...

With the long Memorial Day Weekend here, we're pretty lucky.  Nature lovers in Upstate New York are surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine beauty that can't be found anywhere else in the country.  And whether you plan on hiking the Adirondacks, camping in the Berkshires, or settling in the Catskills, the NYS DEC wants you to know there's a proper way to "handle your business"  when

Have you seen those two big, giant holes that sit near the Egg at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany? Ever wondered what they do and why they're here? Me too, and the answer(s) may surprise you! Okay, some of you know what they are, and that's fine...

If you witness animal cruelty or believe an animal is in danger, report the matter immediately to local law enforcement and/or to your local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or other humane enforcement agencies. Over a decade ago, the Albany County Animal Abuser Registry was created by an act of the Albany County Legislature known as Local Law K. The regi...

The first outbreak in the United States occurred nearly 20 years ago and most likely infected some 47 people. It is believed to have begun with the importation of infected squirrels and other rodents from Ghana. They in turn infected prairie dogs that were subsequently sold as pets. NY ...

The thousands that come to Albany to stop and the smell the tulips will pale in comparison to an equal amount of people running through the busy streets of Albany. I'm all about healthy living, and a healthy lifestyle - and shout out to all the runners participating in today's CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge in Albany - but if you thought Tulip Fest created city gridlock - and you need to make your

When it comes to weather in Upstate NY, the only thing you can predict is that it's unpredictable!  But just how hot will Saturday be in the Albany area?  Experts say "historically hot!" According to meteorologists from the Weather Channel, this wonky Upstate NY weather pattern we've been experiencing will remain just that: wonky. What ...

Would you have been able to recognize what was fake about the New York State license plate in the picture below? A man in Upstate NY was arrested last week for having an illegal New York license plate on his car.  It was spotted by a trained professional from the New York State Police, but only after it was explained to me was I able to determine the difference.  Ca...