Tips and Tricks

4 young men from Saratoga County are being hailed as heroes when, in a split second, a Christmas ski vacation to Austria turned catastrophic and they were there to help save lives!   This incredible story was detailed in a report from Newschannel 13's Kumi Tucker who not only caught up with the young men but also shared a harrowing video of the moment an avalanche swept up skiers on the mountain.

Is everyone moving out of New York State? Well, not everyone.  But how many times have you heard people state their desire to live outside of New York?  Especially in the midst of the pandemic - and for a variety of reasons - it seemed like 1 out of every 10 people I knew either wanted to or did move down south when New York was on lock. Place...

Big menus, good food,  fast service, convenient hours, and fair prices.  Morning, noon, or night - nothing beats a quality Diner - and thankfully we have many to choose from here in the Capital Region. Some diners are known for their massive breakfasts, meaty triple-decker sandwiches, or pancakes the size of your head; maybe even all three. But they...

When it comes to soup, what's your fave? Are you all about the classics like a creamy clam chowder, or piping hot chicken noodle soup, or perhaps a meaty chili?  Maybe you're looking for something a little more exotic like a bisque? All of these- plus a few you may have never tried - will be served up for all to enjoy in Schenectady at the end of the month at the Schenectady Soup Stroll! ... Read

Love the Ice Castles?  So do we! See Stunning Pics from High Above Lake George in a Photo Gallery from our friends at Adirondack Drone and click this link to find out how you can get tickets for their upcoming 2022-2023 season which starts on Jan 27th.  ...

How many classic 1980s TV commercials do you remember? We all remember Wendy's "Where's the Beef?"  How about Pepsi's "The Choice of a New Generation," or Miller Lite's "Tastes Great!...Less Filling!" Decades have passed - and there are far too many to recall - but if you remember anything about TV commercials in the 80s and 90s, the biggest ones in the game were bee

Our thoughts are with our fellow New Yorkers in the Buffalo area and all with the first responders sent out that way to help - many of them are from the Capital Region. While emergency crews from all over New York State have made their way to help the Buffalo community dig out of the catastrophic blizzard, others are taking this as an opportunity to rob, loot, and steal...

Jaclyn Humphrey, the mother of missing Schenectady teen Samantha Humphrey spoke to News Channel 13 this week, and if you're one of the many people in the Capital Region invested in this case, you should watch the video. The video (posted below) may or may not clear up some of your preconceived notions about the mom, the family, and the search, now in its fourth week...

Check out the rare photos, the behind-the-scenes of Angelina Jolie in the making of "Salt" in Albany NY below!! 13 years ago this week, Salt, the action-thriller starring Angelina Jolie came out on Blu-Ray and DVD and featured added cuts that gave the movie different endings...

The Lake George Ice Castles burst onto the scene last winter here in Upstate NY, and they're primed for even more success in year number two when the magical display opens to the public on January 27th. What's new in year #2? According to a post in the Glens Falls Chronicle, the Ice Castles will be "expanded and enhanced" in year two, and some of the major additions include,  "an ic

Going hiking in New York? Follow the dress code and more, or pay heavy fines! I'm not sure how many New Yorkers know this, but this may be useful if you're planning to take a hike in the near future.  Most experienced hikers are well aware of the "do's and don'ts" when taking to the ADKs, and that's a good thing. But...

Is it just me or are "missing person reports" on the rise here in the Capital Region? Let's hope this trend doesn't continue. Months ago it was Shaker teacher Meghan Marohn, more recently Schenectady teen Samantha Humphrey, and now this - a man from Rensselaer County who police say has been missing for weeks - his car left abandoned on the side of the road...