safety

There is so much to do in the winter here in the Capital Region and beyond. Most of the activities are outdoors, and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is warning to be careful of where you are doing your outdoor activities this winter.

Now that you have found your perfect Christmas tree, here are some tips to make it last as long as possible and to keep you safe.

As parents we are always trying to make sure our kids are as safe as possible. Code words are part of our safety plan and fortunately a girl thwarted being abducted because she had one too.

Every Halloween we bring our dog, Freddie, to either my mom's house or board him. This way we know he is stress free and safe. If you aren't able to have the option, here are some tips that can keep your furry friend calm during the witching hours.

Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, and state fairs in and around the Capital Region will sure to packed with people looking to squeeze as much fun out of these last few weeks of summer. The midway rides are always a popular attraction at New York State fairs, and while they may appear to be structurally sound, there's no  fool-proof way to ensure you or your child's safety. There is, however,

There is a stretch of road at the end of 787 that has always been dangerous. Plans have been talked about to make this road safer and this month the conversion will begin.

It was so hard reading the news today about Andrew Durkin -the 3 year old Gilboa boy - that drowned over the weekend.  Imagine the absolute terror and horror that little boy had as he was swept up in the Susquehanna River.  Or the sheer panic and utter desperation experienced by the family as their little boy went missing; fearing the worst. It makes my heart heart.  I take my 3 year old son swimm

We are set to have record heat for the next ten days. As humans, we need to take necessary precautions to stay cool, but we can't forget about our furry friends. Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe in the heat.

The 36th annual Americade Motorcycle Rally began on Monday and is expected to reach it's peak this weekend in Lake George.  As many as 200,000 motorists are expected to be in the Capital/Lake George region and safety is always a concern for not only the riders but also for other motorists as well.  Here are some common sense rules and laws to abide by to ensure everyone's safety as the rally revs

It always surprised me that school buses only had lap seat belts or some, none at all. Well it may be mandatory soon to have safer measures on school buses including better seat belts.

A huge campaign began on Monday to crack down on drivers and passengers to buckle up. I can't imagine not buckling up whenever I get in the car and now police will be out in full force making sure you do.

I was born and raised in Upstate New York, Schenectady specifically, and I had a great upbringing. If you were to ask me about raising my potential kids in any other area, I would have no idea- until now.