Tips and Tricks

It seems that every few weeks the New York State Police are warning us of another way scammers are trying to get our personal information. Here is a new one and a bit more elaborate.

Gibby's Diner, Middleburgh The new owners of a popular, historic diner in Upstate NY have excitedly announced their plans to re-open this Spring! According to the new owners, Gibby's Diner in The Hamlet of Duanesburg will once again start slinging your fast-order favorites after a two-year hiatus...

An abandoned car wash was recently purchased at the intersection of Route 9 and Wellness Way in Latham.  Last week, plans were announced for this high-traffic area and many in the Capital Region are excited about what's going to be built there next. St...

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...

A person or persons from Saratoga County won $3M on Mega Millions back in January but we may never find out who they actually are. Surely a few people on the outside looking in know who won 3 million dollars during a Mega Millions drawing from the New York Lottery back in January, but if they do, they've more than likely been sworn to secrecy...

Cute Puppies for Sale Online?  Don't be Duped! The puppies look cute and the online profile looks legit enough for (some) people to fall for an online puppy scam that dupes them out of their hard-earned money. The New York State Police (Troop B) say they've been looking into multiple incidents where posers are pretending to be selling cute puppies on Facebook, and that's where the scam begins. ...

Americade is returning to Lake George for its 40th year to unofficially kick off the summer, and here's what you need to know if you're making the trek here! For 40 years, bike enthusiasts have made their way to the Adirondack region of Upstate New York for an annual tradition recognized as one of the biggest in the country...

Wanna win some green? If you are feeling lucky this time of year, try your luck at one of the New York Lottery scratch-off games. According to the New York Lottery, these are the scratch-off games that still have jackpots to be won to make you become an instant millionaire.

Why are so many New Yorkers placing this "Yellow dot" sticker on their car? The answer may not only surprise you, but it may also actually save a life. So, what's up with the Yellow Dot that you are starting to see on cars in New York? "Yellow Dot" is a free program set up by the New York State Sheriff's Office that is used to assist first responders...

Hope to Heartache; A Timeline of Tragedy for Schenectady's Samantha Humphrey

Police Think this Biker is Linked to an Upstate Homicide.  Can You ID Him? The pictures shown by the New York State Police are a bit grainy, but there may be someone out there with some key information about the person they are looking for. ...

A historic church in Albany's Ten Broeck district has been closed since 1994, but it still remains a very important piece of the city's skyline, and now, it could be yours for $100,000. It's sad to see the condition it's in now - considering this church's historic past...