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Local businesses and Mom-and-Pop's have been some of the hardest hit during the pandemic and it breaks our hearts to see them struggling and in some cases, simply closing.  81-year-old Joan Desadora has owned the Parting Glass in Saratoga Springs for 40 years and it's the kind of place that booms in the Summer, and hold it's own for the remainder of the year.  But the last 10 months have been brut

Stephanie in Lansingburgh writes: My boyfriend and I have been dating for about two years now, and something started happening about 6 months ago, and has been happening pretty regularly every since.  About once every week or two, I have dreams that he's cheating on me with random women.  They're pretty detailed dreams - I can actually see the women even though I don't recognize who they are.  I w

Christian Klueg from Northville is the District Manager for Howard Hannah Realty and in his "spare time" has been building hockey rinks in backyards for 27 years, and his latest creation has been around for three years.  It's hard work, but the payoff is immeasurable.  And while he admits that he's driven by his obvious love for hockey, he's equally driven by something else: the feeling

This one Hertz and it's probably safe to say that these guys weren't too Thrifty.  Two local men were arrested at Albany International Airport on Wednesday after it was discovered that the rental car they returned had drugs in it.  That's when Albany County Sheriff's were called to the scene, and a short time after, the two men showed up as well.  Apparently, they weren't coming back to the rental

Francine in Latham writes: My husband and I recently moved to Latham after we fell in love with the cutest house that is a perfect starter home.   It's been about 4 months since we moved in, and while we seem to really like our neighbors, there's one guy on our street that gives me the creeps.  I can't really explain it - but there's something about the awkward way he looks at me that I just don't

Governor Cuomo's message on Tuesday was heard loud and clear by the entire state of New York, and we agree: It's time to bring back the arts.  Whether it be live music, the arts or a comedy show, the Governor announced on Tuesday what many had been speculating for days in regards to their return.   Not only did he talk about such events as a necessity for economic growth and stability, but he also

Two well-established and very popular Capital Region restaurants announced on Sunday that amidst the pandemic, they've been forced to close their doors.  While the hope in both cases is that they'll reopen in the Spring, much will need to change before that happens.

Mark in East Greenbush writes: I just want to start this message off by telling you all that I'm super thankful that my mother-in-law is in my two kids lives- she's a blessing especially with this pandemic. During the day, she watches our 3 and 5 year-old before we get home from work.  We always pack food for her but 3-4 times a week, we find out that she's getting them fast food.  I'm not anti-Mc

A State Trooper and a local good Samaritan helped rescue and save this adorable and strikingly beautiful owl over the weekend.  The majestic creature was found injured on the side of the road in Johnstown on Friday, and that's when the kind humans took flight and did what was necessary to help rescue the nocturnal bird.

Since 1962,The Lake George Winter Carnival was an annual tradition that many in the North Country looked forward to for all things ski, snow, food, drink and fun.  This year's pandemic  may have put that event on ice, but businesses in the North Country rallied and created their own version of the carnival.  It's a socially distanced event that focuses on individual outdoor events at great savings

There aren't many things worse than people who specifically look to target and take advantage of the elderly.  As time goes on, we've become much more hip to these scams through information and alerts, but swindlers are relentless and tend to find new ways to get grandma and grandpa's money.  The latest warning from the New York Attorney General informs of the  "grandparent scam" that sp

Kyle in Amsterdam writes: Guys, this is going to sound really weird, but my girlfriend has this hang-up about my ex because she looks like someone famous.  I don't have any idea why it bothers her so much.  But a few months ago we got to talking and I told her that my ex-girlfriend looks like "Flo" from the Progressive commercials. So now, she actually gets mad at me or gives me dirty lo