Money

It's that time again. the daunting task of filing taxes. But don't stress it this year because the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is offering free virtual tax help now. It is absolutely free and experts are available to help with the e-filing of 2020 federal and state income tax returns.

In an effort to help low-income high school seniors apply for SUNY colleges, the chancellor announced that they would be eliminating application fees. This means a single student can apply to up to seven SUNY schools and in turn, save three hundred fifty dollars in application fees.

This sprawling twenty-three-acre property overlooks Lake Placid at Brewster Point. It is called the Adirondack Grand Lodge and has the most beautiful woodworking throughout this seven thousand square foot main house. There are multiple stone fireplaces and custom log work. There is also a guest house, a 5 slip boathouse along with an entertainment area above. There are an in-ground pool and multi-vehicle garage. Plus a two-story elevator if you don't feel like using the stairs. This property is one of the most dramatic and largest in the Lake Placid area. Take a look.

No industry has been feeling the effects of the pandemic quite like the tourism and hospitality industry. Now there are grants set up to help those who have been affected. Here's how you can apply and receive up to five thousand dollars in grants from Albany County.

Many thought it was a great idea when it was initially introduced, and as expected, restaurant-goers in Saratoga County really chewed it up on Thursday night.  The very first 'Split the Bill' promotion was a huge success and will likely be back in you missed it on Thursday. Thousands supported the one-night attempt to give local restaurants a boost during the pandemic while saving-starved Capital

This is an enormous merger in the supermarket industry. Two of the supermarket giants are coming together as one that will now make them the biggest in New York state. Having lived both here in the Capital Region and in Western New York, this is an enormous merger that will affect most of New York state.

Here we go again. I know we are all sick of hearing about scams and tricks of how people are trying to steal our identity. But here is another one to be aware of. This time it involves the New York State Department of Labor.

It's almost time to file your taxes. It has been quite the year so if you need help, there is some great news. Capital Region residents can utilize a free tax assistance program. Here are the details.

Many people are out of work due to COVID-19 and doing some home improvement projects. The demand at Lowe's is high so they need to hire thousands across the country and hundreds right here in the Capital Region. Here's how to apply.

Now this is the kind of news we need right now, even if we're not the ones winning the cash money.   Two people from the Capital Region woke up this morning $30,000 richer today after it was announced by the New York State Lottery that there were two jackpot winners in Thursday nights Take 5 drawing.

It seems every time we turn around there is a new group of scammers that are calling and trying to get money and personal information. The latest one is claiming to collect donations for police that are affected by the defund the police movement. Here's what to watch out for.

Many Americans have received their second stimulus, but for some still looking for it, you may have mistakenly thrown it away. There are a few things you need to look for even if your last payment was through direct deposit.