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Bears are done hibernating and there will be more sightings in the coming months. Here are some guidelines that can help keep you, your family, and your pets safe.

It's been 110 years since the sinking of the Titanic, but the first time I've ever tried to Google search "Albany, NY passengers on the Titanic," and what I found was pretty fascinating. Every year in the middle of April, stories pop up regarding the sinking of the Titanic and basically, I'm a sucker for this kind of content.   M...

HGTV wants to restore an old home in Upstate NY! There's no shortage of picturesque landscapes, stunning views, and old beautiful homes in our area, and it's no wonder why HGTV is in Upstate New York looking for its next home to restore. HGTV is an American television channel that primarily broadcasts reality programming related to home improvement and real estate and as of 2016, HGTV has invested

Spring is in full swing which means all of our favorite seasonal restaurants have either opened or will be opening any day now.

It was a staple in the Goose Hill neighborhood of Schenectady for thirty-four years and then last summer it closed. Many thought it was for good, but a family member stepped up and she has reopened the beloved Italian deli.

Search for woman abducted from Upstate New York ends in tragedy.

Saratoga's annual "Truck Day" event is happening the weekend of April 22nd and with it, a few changes.  In years past, it was a free event, but this year there's a fundraiser component and a modest cover charge, as well as a change in location. ...

It's no joke! Check your tickets! Someone in Upstate New York is fifty-thousand dollars richer. A winning ticket was sold at a grocery store for the April 1st (April Fools Day) Powerball drawing. It wasn't the jackpot, but I am sure the winner won't mind having an extra $50K.

Many businesses have been struggling after the pandemic, and most have been restaurants. The pandemic claims another one, this time in Albany County.

Spring has finally sprung in Upstate NY and next week's weather forecast proves it! Capital Region and Upstate New York residents know how unpredictable our weather can be and when it comes to Spring, we temper our optimism when it comes to warmer weather most of us crave...

The second location of this popular and delicious modern soul food restaurant in Albany has been delayed since September 2022. But this weekend, the wait is over. Kitchen 216 will officially open its second Albany location.

If you have visited Disney World's Magic Kingdom, chances are you have been on The Haunted Mansion ride. Did you know there was a home in Albany built in the 1800s that may be the model for the exterior of Disney's Haunted Mansion?