memorial day

Memorial Weekend is here. The pool is opened, the boat is ready, you are looking good in your shorts and even your bathing suit. You worked hard all winter to get into shape or maybe stay in shape.

There are several cities and towns in the United State that claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, but only one was proclaimed to be so by a US President.

I am not a good cook so when I am asked to bring something to a holiday gathering, this dip is my go to. It is not only easy, but there are just a few ingredients needed and it's quick to make

Towns all across the Capital Region will be holding Memorial Day services, parades, and activities over the upcoming long week. We've put together a map so you can easily find out what's going on nearest you. Did you know that Memorial Day only became an official national holiday in 1971...

I will be one of the millions of Americans that will take to the highways and travel this holiday weekend. I am not happy about the fact that it will cost a lot more than it did last year.

I love traditions. Every year when I was a kid, my Mom and I would go to the same parades and sit in the same spot. Now, for Troy residents, one of those traditions is ending.

A bunch of angry calls came into the show to the show this morning and I breathed a sigh of relief. Why you ask? I had a chance to address something on the air that had been bothering me the entire weekend.  How could some people be using their social media platforms to wish everyone "A Happy Memorial Day"?

May’s Hometown Hero story is a true must listen and it comes just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.  In the month that we honor and pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we are so proud to award WGNA’s May Hometown Hero to Russell Coonradt from Cohoes.

This weekend is the unofficial kick off to summer and I know we are all looking forward to it! How can we not be?! Lets just think back to a couple of months ago when we could barely get down the Northway because of piles of snow; or how about the last couple of months of ridiculous rain (last Thursday, anybody?!)

It seems as soon as there was potential for Uber and Lyft to be in the Capital Region, people couldn't stop talking about it, it was the only thing that would make the 518 perfect. Now, we're not going to have to wait as long as expected.

I'm not a huge fan of buying fireworks. I don't have anything against them and I've been to parties where friends of mine have gotten them but I've personally never gotten them myself. As a Schenectady resident, guess I'm now really not going to be able to buy them.

Troy is now doing even more to support the veterans who fought for our freedoms. A Troy Military Banner kickoff program was on Sunday and since then, you're going to see something different lining the streets.