Tips and Tricks

Someone made a "driving on the Northway" Bingo card and it's pretty funny.  Whether you're someone who takes I-87 on a regular basis or you try to avoid The Northway like the plague, you'll find most of the squares on this Northway Bingo card quite amusing. ...

Have you guys seen the low-riding, fast-moving, mystery vehicle that has been making its way around the Capital Region on major roads recently? The few clips of videos and pictures I've seen have left me wondering what the heck this thing is, and apparently, I'm not alone...

Warning: While these photos may be beautiful to look at, seeing them on October 1st is a sobering reminder that we're inching our way closer to sub-zero temperatures and white-outs on the Northway than some of us may be ready to admit.  Okay, now that we got that out of the way... ...

On Wednesday, the Shenendehowa Central School District was tasked with putting out a fire that they say they didn't start, or have any prior knowledge about. Shen school officials sent out memos to the community alerting parents and local business owners of a scam making its way through Clifton Park that centers around the cheerleading team...

Here we are, just a few days away from fall.  If you ask anyone from the 518 they'll tell you that the next few months present to us the undisputed king of all Capital Region seasons. They come out at night, dare open your eyes.  The zombies and clowns that threaten our lives. We lo...

A dead deer on the side of the road.  It might be commonplace in most areas throughout the Capital Region but still, it's never an easy thing to see when you're taking a road trip.  In most cases, you're able to chalk it up to a hungry deer that wandered too close to the road, or one that simply got seduced by the headlights of oncoming traffic. But h...

Fall is the undisputed "champion of seasons" here in the Capital Region.  Summer is a close second, but fall is number one and it's not even close. We may only be a few days removed from Labor Day weekend, but this area has had some cooler temperatures especially up in the Adirondacks, giving some color to the trees right now that may be worth checking out. ...

Back when Covid hit, our area casinos were some of the first local businesses to shut things down, and rightfully so.  Staying open wasn't a choice; relatively sedentary guests side by side or even socially distanced in somewhat confined spaces had Covid-spreader potential written all over it. ...

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...

Mario Cardenas admitted he was nervous when Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy came into his brand new, recently opened pizza joint called West Ave Pizzeria. Cardenas had only been open for about a month, and the impromptu visit by Portnoy came on a day when they were dealing with some unforeseen issues...

Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, and Troy nightlife is buzzing once again. Bars and restaurants are packed and many of are finally getting back to our regular social life and dating scene. Summertime in the Capital Region can - and should be -  be an exciting time But it can also be somewhat dangerous, especially for women. ...

This summer has been almost a complete washout. So many cities and towns have been dealing with flooding and raging waters. Because of all of these rains, the Department of Environmental Conservation wants those enjoying hiking trails and lakes to be very cautious.