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Okay Capital Region, let's have some fun with this. We all remember the classic show, Cheers. Yes, I know that it's not just a clever name for show and that it actually took place in the bar Cheers. Let's localize it a bit.

Growing up in the Capital Region in the 90s was a special time. I can remember wearing my neon shorts, school t-shirt, and slap bracelets while heading to the Saratoga Harness Track and being so excited. It wasn't just your normal trip to the track, this was special. A once in a lifetime experience. My parents were bringing my friend and me to meet the one and only Ranger Danger!

You may know James Brook without knowing you know James Brook. Have you heard of Elephant Pants? Have you seen people wearing them around town? Maybe you have a pair of your own? That's the brainchild of this Schenectady grad.

1989 doesn't seem that long ago, but when I found this video I realized it looks like a lifetime ago. Our fashions have changed, our digital video, graphics and even audio have vastly improved, I mean, just see it for yourself.

I am pretty shocked that it is currently 66* degrees outside right now, according to weather.com. I wasn't expecting it. I didn't see it coming. Neither did that darn groundhog a couple weeks ago (what shadow?)

If you know me, you know that I'm kind of a movie buff. Since I'm not from this area I thought this would be an interesting question.

I was reading a study done by AAA in which their results show that Millennials are the most distracted drivers. It said that the younger drivers tend to be on their cell phones most and are more likely to admit to speeding on residential roads.

There are many small nuances about every region of the country, this is how you know you live in the Capital Region of New York.

How do the teachers at your town's high school rate according to students and parents, and more?

I have my own pictures to share of what was most definitely an "experience" rather than your average concert when it comes to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. Never in my life have I witnessed so many screaming with excitement, happy people singing along to such great music.

If you love the snow, it looks like the storm we got Thursday has jump-started winter in the Capital Region!

The restaurant chain has announced they will be closing 55 'under-performing' locations.