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Lightning struck the Empire State Building and World Trade Tower Plaza at the same time. Here's the proof.

Capital Region schools will be back in session very soon and there are districts that need to fill many positions. Bethlehem Central School District is looking to hire bus drivers. The best thing is that you don't need to have a commercial license to apply and you can try them out.

Driving in the Capital Region most of my life, I had no problem with roundabouts or as we called them growing up, Latham Circle. You see that was the only one we had and it worked very well. Everyone seemed to know what to do and traffic flowed pretty smoothly through that area. Well, a few years ago the roundabout game changed in my opinion.

There have been talks for years about later start times for Capital Region high schoolers and this upcoming school year it's going to happen for a couple of local schools. I think that it's about time. I also think that all schools should allow this to help those teens who need extra sleep to function better.

More jobs are coming to Schodack with the approval of a second Amazon Distribution Center. There is approval for the construction of a second Amazon warehouse in the town of Schodack in Rensselaer County. It was unanimously approved.

Studies have been done that indicate that white-tailed deer in four states have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies. Although not all white-tailed deer have presented with the antibodies, about thirty percent have. What does this mean for the deer population in New York and should we be worried that they are carriers?

See the oldest operating Five and Dime store in the United States, which is just a short ride from Albany.

Girls across New York State will now have the opportunity to play football for their school. A pilot program has been created to add another spring sport for girls in our public high schools. They are going to offer a girls' flag football season starting in 2022 selecting a few "Sections" throughout New York state. Section II is included. It will be supported by the region's NFL teams.

Whether you spell them donut or doughnut, almost all of can agree that they're delicious. Here are ten donut shops in the Capital Region that will make your mouth water!

It's fascinating how some cities in the Capital Region got their names.

Chances are if you got your tax refund from the IRS it is already gone. But there is some hope to see a surprise tax refund that could be deposited in your bank account starting this week. This is because some taxpayers overpaid taxes on their unemployment compensation in 2020.

You're at Saratoga Race Course, it's a hot summer day in the Capital Region, and naturally, you're getting thirsty. What should you reach for?