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12 Unwritten Rules for the Capital Region That We’re Required to Know
12 Unwritten Rules for the Capital Region That We’re Required to Know
12 Unwritten Rules for the Capital Region That We’re Required to Know
Living here in the Capital Region requires some basic fundamental learning. There are rules here for living in the upstate region of New York  - many of which are "unwritten." But how does one gather this knowledge?  Sometimes it's trial-and-error, sometimes it's word of mouth, others might pick up a few things in a written post like this one which literally spells out a dozen things you
Ranking the 15 Best Movies Ever Made in Upstate New York
Ranking the 15 Best Movies Ever Made in Upstate New York
Ranking the 15 Best Movies Ever Made in Upstate New York
Lights, Camera, Upstate! See below how we ranked the 15 best movies filmed in Upstate, New York. What do A Quiet Place, The Irishman, Salt, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Horse Whisperer, Slap Shot, The Other Guys, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Ironweed all have in common?  You gue...
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...
Top of the Heap: Albany Ranked #1 Place to Live in New York
Top of the Heap: Albany Ranked #1 Place to Live in New York
Top of the Heap: Albany Ranked #1 Place to Live in New York
In a recent survey by U.S. News and World Report, Albany ranked as the #1 place to live in New York in a poll "intended to help readers make the most informed decision when choosing where to settle down." Albany, Really?  For all the eye-rolls and raised eyebrows that a post like this will likely bring, as an Albany kid, these are the kinds of things I truly enjoy writing about.  Su... R
Lip Smackin’ Rensselaer Burger Voted Top 4 in New York
Lip Smackin’ Rensselaer Burger Voted Top 4 in New York
Lip Smackin’ Rensselaer Burger Voted Top 4 in New York
This might just be one of the best looking pub burgers I've ever seen.   Check out that cheese as it oozes down those enormous strips of candied bacon, blanketing the sirloin, chuck and porterhouse beef, all the while held together by that toasty, buttery brioche roll. This local burger made it all the way to the final four of a recent statewide "best burger competition" held annually by
The Capital Region’s Favorite Diners [Ranked]
The Capital Region’s Favorite Diners [Ranked]
The Capital Region’s Favorite Diners [Ranked]
When you think of your favorite Capital Region diner, what comes to mind?  Is it your hometown hole-in-the-wall, local greasy spoon or maybe it's a little more upscale with fancier booths and modern interior. Diners come in all different shapes and sizes and the decor and menus might vary from place to place, but they have one thing in common: undeniable charm, good food, cozy comfort and a specia
Survey: Albany 16th Best Place to Live in America
Survey: Albany 16th Best Place to Live in America
Survey: Albany 16th Best Place to Live in America
A website that dedicates itself to helping people determine the best cities in America gave incredibly high praise to our very own Albany.  In fact, in their most recent rankings of the "Top 100 Places to Live in America" Albany doesn't just make the cut, it was ranked in the top 20, landing at #16.  Here's how Livability.com came to their conclusion.
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
518 List of Firework Extravaganzas on the 4th
518 List of Firework Extravaganzas on the 4th
518 List of Firework Extravaganzas on the 4th
The "Summer of Bummer" continues as the bigger and more traditional 4th of July firework shows have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, but all is not lost! While some of the massive displays that we're used to seeing in downtown Albany, Clifton Park, and Lake George won't be happening, that's not stopping fireworks in many places in our area.  Here's a list of area places that w
'Pause' Protest Happening in Albany This Week
'Pause' Protest Happening in Albany This Week
'Pause' Protest Happening in Albany This Week
While a recent Siena College poll determined that 87% of people think that Governor Cuomo is doing a good job handling the coronavirus pandemic, there are many who disagree with that.  Some of those people think that the pandemic has been greatly exaggerated, and they plan to voice their frustration by creating a scene and gridlock around Albany's State Capital Building on Wednesday.
Coronavirus Poll: What’s Worse Public Cough or Public Sneeze
Coronavirus Poll: What’s Worse Public Cough or Public Sneeze
Coronavirus Poll: What’s Worse Public Cough or Public Sneeze
A friend of mine was out to dinner with his fiancee in Albany on Thursday night and out of nowhere they faced an interesting coronavirus-related dilemma.  Neither one of the soon-be-married couple has any of the flu-like symptoms related the pandemic, but they did face a moment where their involuntary actions concerned some people sitting near them in the restaurant.  Here's what happened: Read Mo
What Do Women Expect On Valentines Day (Poll)
What Do Women Expect On Valentines Day (Poll)
What Do Women Expect On Valentines Day (Poll)
Once every 3-4 years Valentines Day falls on a Friday or Saturday and men all over the Capital Region are basically screwed.  And this would be of those years.  By now you probably know that Valentines is on a Friday, so the let the sweats begin. Ladies, be honest, what do you really want (or expect) on Valentines Day. Answer this super quick  poll and provide us with some interesting fodder next

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