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There are endless roads to travel in our great country, but sometimes the backdrop for a perfect Summer vacation is right in your backyard, or in this case, just a short drive up the Northway!

An Albany Police Officer, ambushed by a gunman last week, was released from Albany Med on Wednesday much to the delight of those who cheered on our hero.

​The Capital District Reptile Expo features 84,000 sq. feet, over 180 vendor tables of exotic pets, enclosures, and supplies and it slithers into Albany next month.

A man wanted for murder, allegedly was trying to evade Massachusetts State Police, was found Tuesday morning at Albany International Airport according to reports.

A wayward seal swimming in the Hudson River washed up on a bank in Troy, much to the shock of some onlookers who couldn't believe what they saw. See the video here!

Is your Capital Region business plan, product, or concept worth millions? Shark Tank will be in New York next month for a rare opportunity to pitch them your idea!

Joe Biden will be in Upstate, NY on Thursday, stopping in Syracuse and then Westchester County for "one of the most significant investments in American history."

A recent poll identified Saratoga Springs as the "drunkest city" in New York and while we found it surprising, the drinking data about the Spa City overwhelming.

In Amsterdam, a red VW Bug sits on top of what appears to be a giant smokestack. How and why did it get there? We had to find out!

We know the Morgan Wallen Mash-Up is tricky, but we want you win 4 tickets to see him LIVE at MetLife Stadium in New York, so here's an audio clue that should help.

Amazing drone shots show workers constructing the brand new thrill ride at the Great Escape in Lake George. Opening this Spring, check out pics of 'The Bobcat'

Another WWE Hall of Famer, and distant cousin to The Rock, will be signing autographs for fans at Heroes Hideout inside Crossgates Mall in Albany later this month.