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The "Summer of Bummer" continues as the bigger and more traditional 4th of July firework shows have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, but all is not lost! While some of the massive displays that we're used to seeing in downtown Albany, Clifton Park, and Lake George won't be happening, that's not stopping fireworks in many places in our area.  Here's a list of area places that w

When the coronavirus hit hundreds of thousands of people lost their jobs. Now with Phase 3 open and other businesses slowly reopening, McDonald's is looking to hire hundreds of thousands of workers nationwide. That means hundreds of jobs are open here in the Capital Region

When Phase 3 of reopening starts Wednesday here in the Capital Region, the cap on gatherings will be raised from 10 to 25.

Albany County is looking to get approval for the Capital Region to start phase 3 early.

If the weather cooperates, tonight's full moon will be spectacular.

After 5 other Upstate New York economic regions hit phase 2 or reopening last week, the Capital Region looks like it will follow suit this Wednesday.

The latest store to file for bankruptcy and going out of business is Pier 1 Imports. This seems to be the trend because of a variety of factors including the coronavirus pandemic.

It is going to be sunny and warm through Monday, just what we want for Memorial Day Weekend. And 'warm' is a great indicator of what's to come in the months ahead.

Check your lottery tickets. There was a winning ticket sold in the Capital Region on Tuesday night. Could you be holding the one million dollar ticket?

Diners have always been a part of our lives and there are so many here in the Capital Region. We all know that there is a staple that is on every table in every diner. It's Heinz ketchup and now they want to give back. Here's how you can help too.

Capital Region residents will now have easier access to testing for the coronavirus or for presence of the virus antibody.

At around 6pm on Friday, life changed for Frank Scavio part owner of the locally owned and family operated Paesan's Pizza of the Capital Region.  That's when, like many others, I was thrilled to see Paesan's get national love and tons of local attention when one of their frozen pizza's was reviewed by Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy.  I'm a big fan of Paesan's and Portnoy (or El Pres as he's kn