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Police in Albany sent out a notice for a rather unusual sighting in Albany County on Tuesday morning. They say a black bear was spotted wandering near Washinton Park and they told residents in the area to be on the lookout for it. There were a lot of people in Albany's Washington Park over the Memorial Day weekend and cleanup crews were out and about in full force this morning picking up the litte

See photos below of an abandoned Heritage Park in Colonie before it was leveled in 2009 This one hurts, I can't lie. Anytime I see a place in the Capital Region left "abandoned," I'm always naturally curious to see it.  But this one hurt because I grew up going to games here, even interned with the Albany-Colonie Yankees back in 1992.  I ...

When a woman shared this photo of an odd-looking animal she photographed in Albany, conspiracy theorists went nuts! It's cute, albeit silly-looking, and it's definitely a deer...right? Okay so maybe the answer is obvious - maybe it's not...

Have you ever seen anything like this before?  I sure as heck know that I haven't, but that only piqued my curiosity even more. What are these odd-looking things and what's inside ready to come out?  While it looks like some kind of exotic root or street meat from a foreign country, it's actually none of that - thank goodness! These w...

I'd like to start this post by saying "Thank You" to all of the teachers, faculty, staff, administrators, and law enforcement here in the Capital Region, please know that we all appreciate you. To put it plainly, this can't be easy, and while this post may highlight one school, it's indicative of the kinds of things MANY in our community do - and did...

An old home video we found from the 1970s shows us amusement park life in Lake George during much simpler times.  See i tbelow! Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and many of us are gassing up the rides (if it doesn't completely break the bank) quite possibly heading up to the ADKs and perhaps even a visit to the Great Escape. ...

"While getting ready for work this man was INSIDE my home with me," she says. "He picked up the camera that was charging on my dining room floor and it snapped his image. I have no idea who this is - their intention or why this is happening...

If you witness animal cruelty or believe an animal is in danger, report the matter immediately to local law enforcement and/or to your local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or other humane enforcement agencies. Over a decade ago, the Albany County Animal Abuser Registry was created by an act of the Albany County Legislature known as Local Law K. The regi...

The first outbreak in the United States occurred nearly 20 years ago and most likely infected some 47 people. It is believed to have begun with the importation of infected squirrels and other rodents from Ghana. They in turn infected prairie dogs that were subsequently sold as pets. NY ...

The thousands that come to Albany to stop and the smell the tulips will pale in comparison to an equal amount of people running through the busy streets of Albany. I'm all about healthy living, and a healthy lifestyle - and shout out to all the runners participating in today's CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge in Albany - but if you thought Tulip Fest created city gridlock - and you need to make your

When it comes to weather in Upstate NY, the only thing you can predict is that it's unpredictable!  But just how hot will Saturday be in the Albany area?  Experts say "historically hot!" According to meteorologists from the Weather Channel, this wonky Upstate NY weather pattern we've been experiencing will remain just that: wonky. What ...

GNA Talked to Country Star Parker McCollum after a recent injury - that could have been serious -  forced him to cancel some shows, including the one tonight at Frog Alley in Schenectady. Listen to the interview here: Country music star Parker McCollum was scheduled to perform on Wednesday night at GNA's "Heartstings for Hope Show" at Frog Alley in Schenctady, but a recent injury will pr