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The old Friendly's that closed in 2011 and became Crispy Basil Artisan Pizza which also shuttered in 2016 will now become a new cafe and cocktails concept on Western Avenue in Albany. This unique picturesque spot will be called The Scene Coffee & Cocktails.

It was definitely fall football last night with temperatures at some fields in Section 2 dipping into the 40's as the sun fell on Friday evening. 24 teams suited up for 12 games in the Capital Region. There were a number a blowouts, some excitingly close games and some upsets. Something for everyone.

There are two hundred thirty million dollars that are being used for airports across New York state. The Albany International Airport is getting the largest portion, sixty million dollars of that, and will use it as part of a one hundred million dollar upgrade. Check out some of what it will look like when it's complete.

If you have a preschooler in your household or family, all you have to do is mention CoComelon and they are paying attention. You'll have a chance to bring your little superfan to "CoComelon Live! JJ's Journey" this winter.

Did You Know? A rock legend recently explained how he was inspired to write one of the biggest 80's rock songs after he was caught speeding in Upstate NY while on his way from Albany Airport to Lake Placid for a show. Thinking that the speed limit back in the 1980s was 65 MPH, this lead-footed rocker gassed it up to 62 MPH, only to get pulled over.  Here's the rest of the story: The Lyrics "I

To celebrate a successful post-COVID summer blockbuster season, theaters across Upstate New York are showing movies for $3 for the first National Cinema Day.

Who says politics and booze doesn't mix?

It was once a McDonald's and now it will serve as a brand new grocery store in an area where it is badly needed. The residents in that area of Albany have been hoping to get a grocery store in what they call a food desert.

Cody Johnson & Friends rocked the MVP Arena! The crowd was ready for some downhome country music. Drew Parker kicked things off and Randy Houser kept the party going. Then Cody Johnson brought his high energy and blew the roof off of MVP Arena! Were you at the show? Check out fan pics and some amazing shots of all of the artists.

No really, this time they mean it.

In 2016, Michael Obel-Omia was one of almost 800,000 Americans who suffered a stroke. Now he's cycling across the country to educate others and returning to Albany.

Something mysterious happened overnight