Tips and Tricks

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...

As pet owners, we do whatever it takes to keep our pets safe. We ensure they have all of their shots and are protected from fleas and ticks. But there is a predator out in full force this time of year. How do you protect your pets from coyotes?

I'm not sure the average sports fan here in the Capital Region knows how good NBA player and former Shen star, Kevin Huerter, really is. Last year, the 24-year-old was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Sacramento Kings. As a result, we see fewer of Huerter's games on TV, but trust me, the boy is ballin' and last night came some exciting news about the rising sharpshooter from the Capital Region

This is so sad - hopefully, the injured children make a full recovery after an alleged drunk driver hit and flipped an Amish Buggy carrying a family of five - including their three small kids. State Police say that of the five family members on board, three of them were small children, and one of them, a 2-year-old is currently in critical condition...

Was it a simple misunderstanding, a failed attempt at humor taken out of context, or blatantly racist? A school in Upstate New York found themselves left out in the cold a few weeks ago, after a picture they posted on their social media created a bit of backlash and controversy...

Upstate New York weather can be wildly unpredictable. Last weekend it was - 30 degrees in some areas and this week we may hit 50 throughout the Capital Region. And while few will complain about the warm-up, the milder weather has been wreaking havoc on of the area's most popular attractions; the Lake George Ice Castles...

Residents in New York State were warned about a scam on Tuesday where imposters asked for credit card information and requested monetary donations while pretending to be part of a union that supports the police.  Don't fall for it! On Tuesday, members of the New York State Police explained to residents in Upstate New York that they "received several calls from residents in the Wayne County ar

If you or someone you know loves chocolate, get on board - this festival is a chocolate lovers' dream and for the 8th consecutive year, it's coming back to the Capital Region this weekend. And, with Valentine's Day just a few weeks away, why not stock up on the good stuff now rather than wait until the last minute...