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17 Places Impossible to Pronounce Unless You Live in Upstate NY
17 Places Impossible to Pronounce Unless You Live in Upstate NY
17 Places Impossible to Pronounce Unless You Live in Upstate NY
We are lucky to live in the vast, beautiful upstate region of New York, more specifically known to us simply as the "Capital Region."  But the reality is, that's about as simple as it gets. I've lived in this area my entire life, and the differences in our towns, cities, villages, and hamlets can be astonishing.  No...
15 Ways Fall ‘Hits Different’ for Us Living in the Capital Region
15 Ways Fall ‘Hits Different’ for Us Living in the Capital Region
15 Ways Fall ‘Hits Different’ for Us Living in the Capital Region
It's not even Labor Day, and here we go with "all things fall." I see and hear people in the Capital Region talking about foliage, sipping their pumpkin spice lattes, excited about wearing baggier clothes, getting ready for football, and cider donuts...
Sergeant Saves Toddler Drowning in Warren County Pool
Sergeant Saves Toddler Drowning in Warren County Pool
Sergeant Saves Toddler Drowning in Warren County Pool
If you're a parent with a pool, this has to be your worst nightmare.  It only takes a split second for an adult to lose track of a kid, only to realize there's a chance they may have slipped into the pool. That's what happened recently in Warren County, but thankfully, a fast acting Sergeant with the New York State Police was quick to the respond during this harrowing moment when every precious se
Missing Live Shows? SPAC Part of Massive Free Ticket Contest
Missing Live Shows? SPAC Part of Massive Free Ticket Contest
Missing Live Shows? SPAC Part of Massive Free Ticket Contest
As divided as our great nation can be at times, I think it's safe to say that during the pandemic, most would agree that seeing live music was at the top of the list of "things we missed the most." Now that shows are back, many throughout the Capital Region are clamoring to get inside our favorite venues to see our musical heroes...
Tied-Up and Crying, Abused Valatie Doggo Waits for Forever Home
Tied-Up and Crying, Abused Valatie Doggo Waits for Forever Home
Tied-Up and Crying, Abused Valatie Doggo Waits for Forever Home
Despite being abused and terribly neglected, a 13-year-old girl with special needs loves people and is super sweet.  Meet Oreo who was found over three weeks ago when she was seen tied to a pole in a Valatie parking lot, crying.   On the mend and looking for love, the Columbia-Greene Humane Society says they'll waive the adoption fees if they can find her a "forever home." Accor... Read
Lodge at June Farm Earns Elite Praise in International Magazine
Lodge at June Farm Earns Elite Praise in International Magazine
Lodge at June Farm Earns Elite Praise in International Magazine
For many of us in the Capital Regiion, a visit to June Farms in West Sand Lake is a day trip with our families to escape the chaos of everyday life while enjoying it's rustic charm, good food and drinks and adorable animals like goats, chickens, pigs and cows...
Albany Parking Tix Erased for Vaccinated Big Boys & Girls
Albany Parking Tix Erased for Vaccinated Big Boys & Girls
Albany Parking Tix Erased for Vaccinated Big Boys & Girls
I have a son who will be 6-years-old in July.  When he goes to the doctor, dentist or anything sterile or medical, and he behaves like a "big boy", he walks out with all sorts of treats and sometimes even prizes.  Lollipops, fake tattoos, stickers, bubble gum, blinky things, stuffies, peanut-butter cups you name it.  I guess...
Survey: Albany is King of Upstate Cities
Survey: Albany is King of Upstate Cities
Survey: Albany is King of Upstate Cities
I grew up in Albany.  I live in Albany.  I love Albany.  So I may be a bit biased here and I write this knowing full well that haters will say there's no way it's possible.  But I'm here to not only report it, but I believe it. Back in October, a survey listed Albany as the 16th best "small city" in America.  Recently, in a more centralized survey of the 6 Best Places to Live in Upstate,
Veterans Day Discounts/Freebies in Capital Region
Veterans Day Discounts/Freebies in Capital Region
Veterans Day Discounts/Freebies in Capital Region
There are some deals that carry throughout the month of November and others that are good for Veterans Day only. Our veterans put their lives on the line to protect us and fight for the freedoms that we all continue to enjoy.
Best Bills Bars in The Capital Region [Ranked]
Best Bills Bars in The Capital Region [Ranked]
Best Bills Bars in The Capital Region [Ranked]
It must be frustrating for Capital Region Bills fans to have to wonder if their football team is going to be on TV week in and week out.  Especially considering how terrible the Jets and Giants are this year, and how good the Bills are. Once again, Bills fans will get the shaft on Sunday as it appears that WRGB Channel 6 is going to be showing the Patriots versus the Chiefs in the 4:25PM game inst

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