Inspire

The coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on everyone and especially our first responders. There are a few Capital Region fire departments that will be getting some much needed financial help from federal funding.

Travis in Ballston Spa writes: I don't want this to sound sexist - because this is strictly regarding MY girlfiend- but she's a terrible driver. I don't own my own car now, so she drives us everywhere and I literally feel like when she's behind the wheel I'm holding on for dear life...

Canceled. Rescheduled. Canceled again. Is 2020 ever going to end? On Tuesday, the Town of Clifton Park hit residents with the ol' double whammy by canceling fireworks that were rescheduled for Labor Day weekend. These were the fireworks originally canceled for the 4th of July.

Shoutout to Albany's finest here doing the kind of work that people don't often see police officers do. Rain from the Tuesday afternoon storm was so heavy, it caused massive flooding along Central Avenue in Albany, stranding multiple cars...

The mailbox at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing of Guilderland has "exploded" with letters arriving daily, much to the delight of the senior residents who live there. Recently, activity directors featured photos of 11 residents and behind them on a dry-erase board was information about each of them. It listed their name as well as their hobbies, interests and other character traits t

Over the years, Mattel has come out with a wide array of Barbies for young girls to be inspired. This time they are hoping to inspire them to get into politics.

It's evident that Capital Region residents have a lot to say about school reopening in the Fall and parents - for good reason - have probably said the most.  While some parents have been reasonable others have been downright negative.  Regardless of your stance on the reopening of school in the Fall, you can't deny that it's a lightning rod of a topic.  People want the best for their kids, even if

Peter in Ravena writes: Please help...I can't get over my ex and it's been 5 years. I know guys- it's ridiculous but I can't.  It's just as much her fault as it is mine because we remain friends.  So she keeps me hanging around and that certainly doesn't help. And she knows how I feel, because I've told her.   My friends and family think I'm a moron because I can't let it go- but they also blame h

We were able to track down Joanna Finkle while she was hard at work at the Crisp Cannoli. Joanna makes up 1/2 of the dynamic duo that operate the popular bakery/cafe in Castleton where she and her brother, Jason, not only feed hungry customers but give back as well. One of their best customers, a woman by the name of Karen, emailed GNA to nominate the brother/sister team because as someone who fre

Todd in Ravena writes: My roommate is so negative.  We used to be friends but I can't take it anymore.  She whines and complains about everything.  From the food we eat, to the shows we watch, her coworkers, bosses, family and friends.  I'm sure behind my back she complains about me!  She's just a negative person - can I kick her out for just being negative? Todd in Ravena wants to kick his roomma

Brad in Pittsfield writes: My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost 6 years and in that time we've built a life together.  We have a dog, rent an apartment together, have many of the same friends - all the things that couples do.  Recently, she's been off.  I'd say for the past 5 months or so.  She just chalked it up to the stress of the pandemic but now I know that not to be true because s

Stephanie in Colonie writes: Before the pandemic, my boyfriend and I were looking at engagement rings and I picked out a few that I liked and he was on top of it.  Fast forward now 5 months later.  He hasn't been working all that much picking up a few odd jobs here and there and money on his end has been tight.  I'm not expecting the ring anytime soon and he knows this, yet the other day he mentio