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Capital Region Schools Put The ‘NO’ in Snow Days
Capital Region Schools Put The ‘NO’ in Snow Days
Capital Region Schools Put The ‘NO’ in Snow Days
Far be it from me to criticize any school district's decision, but I do think that kids are missing something without having the pure joy of the snow day. I remember watching weather on the local news when I was kid whenever we might get snow in hopes that Albany would cancel school the next day.  It's not that I didn't like going to school, it's that I liked "snow days" better.  Anythin
Upstate NY Officers Suspended After Pepper Spraying Minor [VIDEO]
Upstate NY Officers Suspended After Pepper Spraying Minor [VIDEO]
Upstate NY Officers Suspended After Pepper Spraying Minor [VIDEO]
Police officers in Rochester have been suspended after body camera video caught them mishandling a minor while responding to a 'family-trouble' call.   While officers attempted to deescalate the situation,  pepper spray and handcuffs were used on a 9-year-old girl after she apparently refused to comply with their orders.
It’s A Nor’easter in the Capital Region When…[GALLERY]
It’s A Nor’easter in the Capital Region When…[GALLERY]
It’s A Nor’easter in the Capital Region When…[GALLERY]
Brace yourself!  We're getting a big snow storm over the next day or so, but I assure you we'll be okay.  When you live in the Capital Region, it just goes with the territory.  Some call it New York tough, others call it survival of the fittest...
Schenectady County Woman Saves Abandoned Gentle Giant
Schenectady County Woman Saves Abandoned Gentle Giant
Schenectady County Woman Saves Abandoned Gentle Giant
Folks in Pattersonville told News 10 ABC that for years there were reports of a large animal making the rounds around town, appearing in backyards and barns, but never staying long enough for anyone to get a real good look.  What was this sly animal that had become a mystery in Pattersonville? Some thought it may have been a moose, others had an inkling it was a horse, but the elusive nature of th
2 From Capital Region Split Lottery Jackpot
2 From Capital Region Split Lottery Jackpot
2 From Capital Region Split Lottery Jackpot
Now this is the kind of news we need right now, even if we're not the ones winning the cash money.   Two people from the Capital Region woke up this morning $30,000 richer today after it was announced by the New York State Lottery that there were two jackpot winners in Thursday nights Take 5 drawing.
V-Mail from Mama, ‘Dad’s Friend Thought I Was Dead’ [LISTEN]
V-Mail from Mama, ‘Dad’s Friend Thought I Was Dead’ [LISTEN]
V-Mail from Mama, ‘Dad’s Friend Thought I Was Dead’ [LISTEN]
At least once a week, I notice a few missed calls from either my mom or dad.  Sometimes it's both if them on the phone together leaving me a message which is just a total crapshow.  Regardless, Chrissy and I have fun playing them back on the show.  We did another installment of 'Voicemails from Mama' on Wednesday morning and this one was a classic. This particular voicemail from Mama Codes was abo
Kristen Stevenson: Mom, Frontline Hero and So Much More
Kristen Stevenson: Mom, Frontline Hero and So Much More
Kristen Stevenson: Mom, Frontline Hero and So Much More
Glens Falls Police say that on Tuesday afternoon, Kristen Stevenson accidentally walked into the path of a snow plow.  The driver of the vehicle, 59-year-old Roger Maher of Hudson Falls, didn't see her while he was backing up.  And just like that, a life was taken and countless others were altered indefinitely.
Albany Cops Respond to Burglary; Arrest Homeowner for Pot Instead
Albany Cops Respond to Burglary; Arrest Homeowner for Pot Instead
Albany Cops Respond to Burglary; Arrest Homeowner for Pot Instead
Albany police responded to a call on Tuesday night after learning that a man's home was allegedly being robbed.  When police got there and were inside the man's home, they found a boatload of pot in the guys house.  According to the police report, it was no less than 51 pounds of marijuana.
Glens Falls Hospital Nurse Fatally Struck By Snow Plow
Glens Falls Hospital Nurse Fatally Struck By Snow Plow
Glens Falls Hospital Nurse Fatally Struck By Snow Plow
The Glens Falls Hospital and community is in mourning today after it was learned that a nurse who works for the hospital was tragically struck and killed by a snow plow on Tuesday afternoon. The Glens Falls Police Department haven't released the name of the frontline hero yet, but some of her colleagues who work inside the hospital have commented on the loss and the devastating effect it had on th
N. Greenbush Police Make ‘Heartbreaking’ Discovery on Area Farm
N. Greenbush Police Make ‘Heartbreaking’ Discovery on Area Farm
N. Greenbush Police Make ‘Heartbreaking’ Discovery on Area Farm
The homeowners of a Rensselaer County farm, overwhelmed and unable to care for the large amount of domestic animals and livestock on their farm, turned over approximately 200 cats, dogs, cattle, pigs, ducks, chickens and turkeys to authorities on Tuesday.  The animals, malnourished and neglected, were voluntarily turned over to a local humane society and other facilities to be cared for.  It is un
Escape Cabin Fever at Lake George Winterfest
Escape Cabin Fever at Lake George Winterfest
Escape Cabin Fever at Lake George Winterfest
Over the weekend me and my girlfriend Samantha decide to take my son Brody on a little day trip up to Lake George.  We didn't have much of plan, we just needed to get out of the dang house.  So we packed up Brody's sled, grabbed a few snacks for the road, jumped in the Jeep and headed up the Northway to find some snow-covered hills and maybe do a little outlet shopping.  While we were in Lake Geor
Area School: At-Home Cheaters Will Be Punished
Area School: At-Home Cheaters Will Be Punished
Area School: At-Home Cheaters Will Be Punished
With many Capital Region schools resorting to remote learning, the temptation seems greater than ever for students to be dishonest with their school work.  There are many ways for students to cheat on math projects, tests and exams with at-home learning but teachers are more equipped than ever to identify the ones that are doing so.  One local school supervisor has had enough, sending out a letter

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