One Famous Athlete Born in Each of the Capital Region’s 11 Counties
A number of famous athletes were born and raised right here in the Capital Region. Here is one famous athlete from each of the 11 counties in the District.
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Feud Between Two Schenectady Neighbors is getting Out of Control
Drive down this Schenectady street and you'll find two neighbors at war!
GNA Hotshots: Parker McCollum at Frog Alley in Schenectady
Parker McCollum rocked the house! Check out all of the country fans that helped raise over $11,000 for St. Jude at our Heartstrings For Hope concert. Were you at Frog Alley in Schenectady for the show?
Not So Fast! Lower Speed Limit Possible in Capital Region City
One study ranks the city one of the unsafest for pedestrians in the entire US
Double $100k! TWO Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In Schenectady
The Electric City is twice lucky! One Schenectady store claims two winning tickets from the Powerball drawing on Monday, June 20th.
One Schenectady Italian Deli Closing After 33 yrs Another Opens
It is the end of an era for a popular Italian deli in Schenectady. La Gioia has been a staple in the Goose Hill neighborhood for over three decades and it will close its doors this weekend. As this specialty store closes a new Italian deli will be opening soon just two miles away.
Cheers! Bring Dad to The Best Breweries in the Capital Region
If you are looking for something fun to do with Dad this weekend, how about taking him to a local brewery? We are so lucky to have so many here in the Capital Region. Check out some of the best breweries in the area as voted on by the readers of the Times Union's "Best Of".
An Open Letter To The Vandal Who Chalked Swastikas in Schenectady
An editorial to whoever drew hate symbols and profanities on fifteen buildings in downtown Schenectady overnight.
2 Capital Region Cities 'Most Dangerous' in U.S. for Pedestrians
A new list is out and it lists the top cities in the United States that are the most dangerous for pedestrians in 2022. There are two cities in the Capital Region that land in the top 20!
Take a Mohawk River Paddling Tour & Learn About Area History
There are a lot of fun things to do in the Capital Region throughout the summer but this one is not only fun, but it's an adventure. There are paddling tours being offered in two cities along the Mohawk River.
Take A Scenic & Historic Boat Tour Along the Mohawk River
There is something new to do this summer at the Mohawk Harbor. Discover Schenectady has announced the Mohawk River Boat Tours!
At 77 Can Schenectady’s Pat Riley Do More Push Ups Than You?
He has won five NBA championships as a head coach, with two different franchises. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. And, the Miami Heat president, that starred at the former Linton High School in Schenectady some six decades ago, told the media on Monday that he can still do more push ups at 77 than they can!