Brian and Chrissy in the Morning

Angelo Santabarbara posted a video on his Facebook page recently of what appears to be a dead insect that might give you nightmares if you watch it posted below.
It looks eerily like The Predator from the 80's Arnold Schwarzenegger movie. You...

It felt like it was only a matter of time, but now it's official.  After years of battle between City of Albany officials and the Albany Police Athletic League, an agreement was reached.
Capital Holiday Lights in the Park, arguably one of the cities most popular attractions, will be moving …

On Tuesday morning, it finally stopped raining for the first time in what seemed like days.  Imagine how much white stuff we'd have gotten in Capital Region if the temperatures were a bit colder?   I'm guessing at least 8-10.
Think it's too early for a significant snowst…

I'd like to say "Thank You" to the Albany Police for quickly getting the man responsible for spraypainting the letters "KKK" and other vile things over the yellow-painted Black Lives Matter mural on Lark Street on Thursday.
I realize that hate exists everywher…

Villa Italia in Schenectady specializes in Italian pastries, gelato, soups, sandwiches, and of course, their scrumptious cakes, many of which are adorned with some of the most incredible decorations and displays you've ever laid eyes on.
They are a tight-knit, family-owned bakery that has been around…

On Thursday, the Saratoga Springs Police Department released details of the charges filed against the two brothers responsible for what many are calling a senseless killing.
Jordan Garafalo, 38, and James Garafalo,  27, both from Saratoga Springs, have been charged with Manslaughter in…

Things turned deadly on Tuesday night in what normally is thought of as a quiet, peaceful part of town.  At approximately 9 PM last night, Bethlehem Police responded to reports of multiple shots fired inside Henry Hudson Park in Selkirk.  As...

Too soon for a post like this?  Well, it depends on who you ask.
We still have a full month (or more) of summer, but there are some people in our area who are counting down the days until it's 'pumpkin spice all of the things,' apple picking, sweater weather and Halloween.  A…

The notice came out to Albany residents late last week detailing many of the road closures in the city beginning on Monday 8/16 and lasting through Wednesday 8/19 as cast and crew return to work on the HBO series White House Plumbers. 
We won't know until shooting begins if series stars Woody Harrels…

Owners of the  5,000 square foot Columbia County mansion were lucky to escape unharmed after their home went up in flames on Thursday afternoon.  Multiple sources believe a lightning strike created the massive inferno that was battled for hours by fire crews from all over the Capital Regio…

Residents in Greene County have been on high alert after a powerful storm - possibly a tornado - ripped through the Village Coxsackie on Wednesday afternoon.  Power outages along with extensive damage is being reported throughout town as dozens of trees were uprooted and many electrical lines d…

A year ago at this time we pretty much held our collective breath waiting for the next cancellation hammer to drop.  And it was depressing.  All the things we loved to do - and probably took for granted - simply stopped happening.  Sporting events, concerts, outdoor gatherings, indoor gatherings, he…