We know the holidays can sometimes be a little stressful with all of the lists, shopping, and preparations each year. We want to help relieve some of that stress and keep your holiday spirits up with our Holiday Survival Guide. We will keep you up-to-date on all of the local holiday happenings and events, share heart-warming or funny holiday stories, and of course, let you know how you can enter for your chance to win in all of our holiday contests. Make sure to check in daily so you don't miss out on any of the holiday fun!
Camper on Your Holiday List? Get Them DEC Gift Card
This is a great holiday idea for the person or family in your life that loves to go camping in the Catskills and Adirondack parks. Gift cards are on sale now through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
Mailing Gifts This Season? Post Office Announces Deadlines
This year it may be hard to see all of our loved ones at Christmas and you might have to mail your gifts. The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced the dates packages should be mailed by to get them there on time.
Viral 518 Rainbow Hunt Shifts To Snowflakes For Season
Did your kids get into the 518 Rainbow Hunt back in the spring? It is taking on a new theme for the holiday season.
Colonie Center Has Pics With Santa - Mall Hours Announced
It's a glimmer of normalcy in anticipation of the Christmas holiday that Colonie Center announced that you will be able to get your picture taken with Santa Claus. They also announced their holiday shopping hours. Here are the details.
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Favorite and Easy Side Dish Recipe For Thanksgiving [GALLERY]
There are many people who don't like green bean casserole because it isn't made the way that my family makes it. We make a delicious white cream sauce instead of using the cream of mushroom soup and it is one of my favorite side dishes. You will love it too because it's super easy to make. Happy Thanksgiving!
Christmas Is a Go, Dr. Fauci Says Santa Is Immune to COVID-19
Finally some good news. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is immune and cannot spread coronavirus. Christmas is on!
Ready For Rudolph & Frosty On TV? Here's The CBS Holiday Schedule
A couple of Christmas traditions will continue on your television this year.
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Thanksgiving Foods That Are Good and Bad For Dogs [Gallery]
This Thanksgiving, it's more important than ever for all of our families to be together especially with our furry friends. Here's a guide on what you can and can't give to your dogs during your Thanksgiving feast.
Holiday Light Display Walk-Thru Style in Lake George
The holidays are fast approaching and there are more creative ways to enjoy the season. There will be a walk-thru holiday light display happening in Lake George. Here is more information and how to buy your tickets.
Another Capital Region County Won't Enforce 10 Person Limit
As the coronavirus cases start to ramp up again and Thanksgiving is approaching, Governor Andrew Cuomo has put a cap on Thanksgiving gatherings. He wants local police to enforce a ten-person limit for Thanksgiving this year. But another Capital Region county says they won't go door to door.
Local Volunteers & Wreaths Needed at Saratoga Nat'l Cemetery
Every year there are thousands of volunteers and thousands of wreaths that are placed on soldiers gravestones at the Saratoga National Cemetery. The plan is the same this year but the procedure is going to be a bit different. They need your help. Here's how.
More Winter Events Canceled at The Plaza in Albany
As we get closer to the holidays and winter events in the Capital Region, the coronavirus pandemic continues to put a halt to our fun. This time the Empire State Plaza in Albany has announced that it will be canceling some of its most popular events.