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The Mechanicville School District is doing something amazing for their athletes during basketball season. Because there are no spectators allowed, local businesses and a local printer have come together and had cutouts made of students, family members, faculty, and past legends to fill the otherwise empty stands.

This is an enormous merger in the supermarket industry. Two of the supermarket giants are coming together as one that will now make them the biggest in New York state. Having lived both here in the Capital Region and in Western New York, this is an enormous merger that will affect most of New York state.

Here we go again. I know we are all sick of hearing about scams and tricks of how people are trying to steal our identity. But here is another one to be aware of. This time it involves the New York State Department of Labor.

There are many things that are amazing about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The hospital itself is a place of hope and love. Not only does the medical staff do everything possible to help kids and their families battle cancer, but they give them promise. A promise to do everything it takes to make them better and they never have to pay for treatments, food, lodging, or anything that they have at St. Jude.

It's almost time to file your taxes. It has been quite the year so if you need help, there is some great news. Capital Region residents can utilize a free tax assistance program. Here are the details.

You know that scammers would find a way. They do with everything it seems. Now there's a warning on posting your COVID vaccine card selfies on social media. Scammers have found a way to steal your identity through those too. Here's what you need to know.

Many people are out of work due to COVID-19 and doing some home improvement projects. The demand at Lowe's is high so they need to hire thousands across the country and hundreds right here in the Capital Region. Here's how to apply.

The day of just getting in the car and traveling to the nearest ski resort is a thing of the past. With COVID-19 protocols, you now must plan ahead if you want to go skiing at one of the mountains near the Capital Region. Here's what you need to know.

'Tis the season that you are used to hearing the Salvation Army bell ringers and making donations. But this year, like many other fundraisers, are different. The Salvation Army is hoping that you will help in either a small or big way. Here's how.

Gas prices are on the rise again in the Capital Region and across New York state but I want to know why gas is eight cents more at the same type of gas station just three miles apart. How are gas stations able to do this?

With a vaccine on the way, CVS pharmacies across the country are looking to fill thousands of positions. Here in the Capital Region, there are hundreds of jobs available. Here's how to apply and what jobs they are looking to fill.

Winter is upon us and there is still a chance to escape before it fully turns into a tundra here in the Capital Region. Hawaii is looking for people to come and work remotely from their beautiful state. Here's how to apply.