Put your Capital Region smarts to the test and see if you can identify the local landmarks in these photos taken from space.

Sometimes a different perspective gives you a whole new level of appreciation for what is around you. And just the fact that many of our Albany area landmarks can be seen from space using modern technology is pretty mindblowing. It makes what may seem like small parts of our lives seem a little more significant. So let's have a little fun taking a new birds-eye view of some of our most popular Capital Region landmarks and see if you can identify each one!

Identify These Capital Region Landmarks From Satellite Photos

Google Maps is a pretty amazing thing. Google Satellite Images are even more amazing considering what they can capture with a camera miles above the earth's surface. So let's have a little fun and see if you can identify some Capital Region landmarks from the great beyond. Check out each satellite photo below, followed by a street view angle to see if ya got 'em right!

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The 25 Highest Paying Jobs In The Capital Region

When it comes to making the most money, these are the 25 occupations in Albany-Schenectady-Troy with the highest average yearly salaries, according to 2020 data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Capital Region Record Snowfall Totals December 2020

December 16th and 17th, 2020 Winter Storm Gail dumped a record amount of snow across the Capital Region. Here are snowfall totals the GNA listeners reported from cities and towns throughout the area.

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