Inspire

This whole story is fantastic and keeps getting better.  Days after Cincinatti Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton led a Cincinnati comeback over the Baltimore Ravens, propelling the Bills into the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, the lovefest continues between #BillsMafia and their new hero QB.

Sad news today as the New York State Police informed the public about the passing of a true hero. Trooper Michael J. Anson, 56, from Albany County died from an illness stemming from his assignment at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Looking for somewhere to donate to help families in New York State? Governor Cuomo announced on Wednesday a statewide holiday drive to benefit families all across New York.

When I saw Instagram posts promoting the opening of Niko's Deli, it brought me back to a conversation about a year ago. Davina Resciniti, the aunt of Niko Dinovo, told me the family would be stronger and do whatever it takes for the teenage boy from Colonie who was given a 1% chance of survival after a horrific accident left him burned badly. One year later, Niko is still recovering at Westchester

Here is a list of some area Veterans Day events taking place in the Capital Region on Saturday.

In an effort to honor veterans, a local school invited those who served to come into their classrooms. They spent the day learning about history and making new friends.

While you're getting ready for the holidays, remember this 9-year-old who may not see another Christmas.

When friends and high school students Ben Olsen and Gerard Rhatigan from Latham realized that a girl with special needs was missing, they were relentless in their attempt to try to find her.

Tim Stowell has been a friend of ours for years. He is an amazing man who works tirelessly in his efforts to raise awareness and funds to help fight childhood cancer. Tim lost his 8 year old son, Ben to osteosarcoma After three years, a project that he has been working on, has finally come to fruition.

The American Red Cross has been helping all of those affected by all three hurricanes. Capital Region residents have been traveling to the affected areas and now more are being deployed to Puerto Rico.

This story hits home for me because I 'get it.' I was in a similar situation as Natal; an only child dealing with a mother figure fighting the battle of her life. For me it was my Grandmother when I was 8 years-old. For Natal it is his Mother, Angelica, a single mom who has given all of her time to work with local youth, has been fighting cancer and he's been helping to take care of her at just 15

I went to a Catholic school so we started every morning with a prayer and then pledge over the loudspeaker. Even though some schools are deciding to not do the pledge anymore, it's good to see that even children understand the importance and what it means.