COVID-19

We all know that small businesses and the restaurant and bar industries continue to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state has announced a grant program that would give some financial relief to these businesses. Here's how to apply.

Back on March 21st, a man who had only known one profession his entire life, was told he had to shut it down.  For this longtime Albany barber, who had been cutting hair since his early 20's, the shutdown was his most difficult cut ever.   It was a decision that came at the hands of CDC officials and the Governor of New York State, not his.  But this stubborn ol' man - resistant to change - rallie

Dear Brody, You were a bit too young to remember what life was like during the coronavirus pandemic that swept through the world in 2020, some 13 plus years ago.  Hard to believe it's been that long. Thankfully, we survived these very uneasy and uncertain times and and you are a grown-up now.  Soon enough you'll be off to college and ready to enter a whole new phase in your life. But back in 2020,

I have two very good friends with elderly parents and wisely, these folks are not spending much time outside of their house during the pandemic.  They're a close, wonderful, Greek family, but this COVID-19 stuff hasn't been easy on them.  One of the sons lives in Boston and the other lives in L.A.  A few weeks ago, I messaged them and said that if their parents needed me to get anything at the sto

Many of the details and plans have yet to be revealed but it appears as though Congress has reached an agreement on a COVID-19 relief bill. This news should give some comfort to those that find themselves unemployed due to the pandemic but is it enough?

Remember when we got those stimulus checks way back at the start of the coronavirus pandemic? It seems like a lifetime ago doesn't it? Think it will happen again?

First Halloween, and now it looks like you may want to rethink your Thanksgiving plans due to the pandemic.

An area trampoline park known for high-flying family fun, has unfortunately taken its last flight; citing COVID-19 as the reason for their sudden shut down.

President Trump announced that he and his wife, Melania Trump, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump shared the news on Twitter early Friday morning.

Students and parents can now track online how their local schools are doing when it comes to dealing with the coronavirus.

A local professional poker player and third generation family member of the popular Ted's Fish Fry restaurants in the Capital Region sent out a series of somewhat concerning tweets in the early hours of the day on Monday morning.  Shaun Deeb, 34 from Troy, a regular at the poker table for years at Rivers in Schenectady and regarded as one of the top professional card players in the world, has batt

Yesterday, a press release sent out by Rivers Casino in Schenectady was very specific about NOT opening today despite the green light from Governor Cuomo.  Today, the information is quite different and an announcement this morning states that they in fact will be opening today for the first time in nearly 5 months.   Here's what you need to know: