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There is certainly no shortage of really good Italian places to eat at in Troy, but a Collar City staple wants you to know that on Thursday, there might be a bit of a wait.  That's because Defazio's Market in Troy will be closed for the film production of an upcoming Hallmark Channel movie! ...

There's a new Louisiana-style seafood restaurant in Rensselaer County and fans of cajun cuisine here in the Capital Region seem to be ragin' over it! You don't have to be from the south if you're craving some downhome Cajun cooking, but if you live in Upstate New York, it might be hard to find...

Clean your sidewalk, driveway, and porch stairs, or NO packages for you! An Amazon driver recently pleaded with Capital Region residents to make sure there's a clear pathway leading up to their porch or else they won't be getting their packages...

There's a growing herd of very rare, white deer that are not only surviving in Upstate New York, but they're flourishing as well.  It defies all laws of nature, considering that these majestic-looking creatures could be an easy meal for hungry predators. In ...

State Police Wanted them in July, see why in the video below Back in July, officials from the New York State Police asked for the public's help in identifying three teenage-looking kids who were allegedly caught on video surveillance breaking in and then stealing from multiple campsites in upstate New York...

We're pretty lucky.  Nature lovers in Upstate New York are surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine beauty that can't be found anywhere else in the country.  And whether you hunt in the Adirondacks, camp in the Berkshires, or hike in the Catskills, the NYS DEC wants you to know there's a proper way to "handle your business"  when nature calls. I know I w...

We did a poll on our WGNA Facebook to try and find the best sports bar in the Capital Region where the game is always on, and Bills fans can feel welcome.  It turns out, there are quite a few places including Albany, Clifton Park, Troy, Colonie, Malta, Saratoga, and Hudson Falls and we think we have found the 5 best Bills Backers Bars west of Buffalo. ...

We keep hearing that New Yorkers will be able to bet on sports using an App.  But when? We've been hearing the commercials - heck I've even voiced some of the ads for the DraftKings Sportsbook App on WGNA, telling  New Yorkers to get ready, soon you will be able to legally bet on sports in New York using an app.   But wh...

Historians, parents, and children alike have often debated the merits of one Santa Claus and his uncanny ability to span the globe on Christmas Eve so efficiently, every child on the planet gets to wake the next morning to the delight of gifts under the tree...

See what the new heated village at Prime Saratoga National looks like in the gallery below! Since 2008, Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club has been widely regarded as one of the area's very best for great food, atmosphere, special occasions, and more...

Check out the vintage 70s and 80s decor in the photo gallery below! Many of us from the Capital Region may not remember this Montgomery County Mall, but if you're from out near Amsterdam, you most certainly do.  With its classic 1970s wood paneling, plants, pastel colors, and even leather chairs, Amsterdam Mall wasn't the shopping giant that rivals Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center are, but it de

At Least 3 Capital Region Schools Close Over Possible Tik Tok Scare School administrators throughout the Capital Region have spent the last few days sorting through details and evidence in regards to the national Tik Tok threat of school gun violence posted on the social media platform this week...