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While many high schools throughout the Capital Region are in the process of changing their mascot, team name or school symbol to something deemed non-offensive to Native Americans, a man in Cambridge is trying to preserve the imagery associated with the high school nicknamed the "Indians."    He's vocal on social media, has a strong powerful presence in his community, and according to CB

A few weeks ago, I saw a grown man throw a candy wrapper on the ground.  I immediately judged him to be a loser in life. Too harsh?  Too bad.   If there's one thing I have zero tolerance for, it's a litterbug.  It's lazy and it's vulgar plain and simple.  Far worse than any candy wrapper, paper plate or chicken bone (it's an Albany thing you may not understand it) is the amount of used COVID masks

A drive-by shooting in a residential part of Troy resulted in a young boy being hospitalized on Monday afternoon. Troy Police say the 11-year-old was inside his home when the gunshots rang out.  Let's all hope for his family and the community's sake, he's okay.

Reilley in Niskayuna writes: I'm not the type of woman who asks for things or wants things but I do want to get your thoughts on something.  I've been married for 13 years and I would say that in that time, my husband has not bought me a "just because" gift in a decade at least.  Birthdays and anniversaries he usually comes through but once- just once - I'd like him to come home with som

We're coming up on one year since the universe threw us the biggest curveball anyone could have ever imagined.  We locked down, social distanced, tried to "not be stupid," wore our masks, watched daily press conferences, explored the Adirondacks, worked from home, taught our children, did drive-by celebrations, celebrated our frontline heroes, held meetings on Zoom, ordered massive amoun

Ask just about any owner of a local business and they'll be sure to tell you about the risk of simply staying in business during the pandemic.  The ever-changing mandates, rules, laws and uncertainty have left business owners with a very difficult call; do I stay open or shut it down?  There has, however, been a beacon of light throughout this pandemic and it also involves a call.  But this one is

This is the kind of thing in the midst of a pandemic and multiple shutdowns that you like to see.  A popular Saratoga County tavern that posted a very heartfelt "goodbye" in November just announced to their loyal patrons on their Facebook page that they're coming back next month.

Jess in Northville writes: I grew up on farm and my family has always eaten really good, fresh, locally grown food. Now that I'm an adult, I appreciate and actually rely on fresh fruits and vegetables.   It bothers me, perhaps a little more than it should, that my boyfriend Scott won't eat vegetables, like ever!  He's 31 but trying to get him to even try a carrot is like dealing with a stubborn 7-

The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office made a quick arrest on Sunday afternoon by arresting a man they say allegedly made a bomb threat that was aimed at the Walmart in Wilton. The man was charged with Making a Terroristic Threat which is a Class D Felony.

In a few weeks, those weddings that have been put on hold for the last year or so will be happening at venues throughout the Capital Region and with it comes some new guidelines.  Some might call Governor Cuomo The Wedding Zinger after a series of new Covid "wedding rules" were recently laid out.  If you or someone you know in the Capital Region plans to either host or attend a wedding t

Late on rent? Do the neighbors bang on the ceiling trying to get you and your unruly kids to pipe down?  Well, let's hope you have an understanding landlord! This has to be the most bizarre story to come out of the Capital Region in some time.  I literally thought this was something that you would see on 48 Hours or a Netflix documentary.  An Albany landlord allegedly didn't just try to evict his

While many Capital Region outdoor venues are planning to reopen with limited capacity in the next month or so, Governor Cuomo has been non-committal on the reopening of state and county fairs.  In fact, the Governor recently expressed his love for the Great New York State Fair in hopes of having a decision soon saying,  “I personally love the fair. I love what we’ve done with the fair...If there’s