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If you are a woman that has ever thought of being in law enforcement, here's your chance to find out what agency could be a perfect fit for you. You don't need to have any experience to attend this free, women in law enforcement recruiting event happening tonight in Albany.

Blockbuster has been active on social media but now their website has been reactivated. Could this be a comeback to New York?

Griff and Amanda Rees, a brother-sister franchise team, have opened up their second location of this popular sandwich chain. Their original store has been open for over eight years in Guilderland.

Have you seen the Showtime series "Billions"? Well, in this upcoming season, you might just see some familiar looking locations...

The last time The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus came to Upstate NY was back in January 2017, and many thought the popular brand would never be back. At the time, the company was mired in controversy over its treatment of animals, ticket sales were sluggish, and the traveling band of circus performers, animals, and daredevils was basically doing a farewell tour after 146 years in b

In January, we found out that a popular store in Stuyvesant plaza for over thirty years, Drummer's Kitchen, was moving from Stuyvesant Plaza to Crossgates mall after its lease wasn't renewed. Another store which also had a thirty-plus year tenure in Stuyvesant Plaza announced it is moving too.

It's that time of year again! The water is cold and the competition is heating up. It's the annual White Water Derby in Mechanicville. Canoe and kayakers from all over the Capital Region race down Anthony Kill Creek. But there is another reason why spectators come. It's the "Anything That Floats" category.

The Royal C. Peabody Estate was built for the founder of Brooklyn Edison (Con Edison) in 1905. It is a two-and-a-half-story lakefront estate that sits overlooking Lake George. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The estate consists of 31.29 Acres and 470 feet of lakefront property on Lake George. The mansion has been restored with modern amenities and the look of the early 1900s. The mansion boasts intricate woodwork and a stone basement with a brick wine cellar.

Are your kids Fortnite obsessed and have been for years? Well, you may be getting an Epic refund.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. YouTubers created an amazing 52-minute walk-through video that showed the intriguing insides of an abandoned mansion in Upstate New York...

The DEC announced that it settled a case with a hunter in Upstate NY that was accused of baiting and killing a rare white deer. There are only 700 in the world. Their bright white coats make them difficult to hide, and occasionally they do wander onto people's properties, but they are so treasured and cherished, hunters know to leave them alone...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 'Tis the season for everything Irish. There is no food more Irish than corned beef. Whether you have it on a sandwich or as a meal, these are the top 5 places to get the best corned beef in the Capital Region according to Yelp!

Help raise money for the Animal Protective Foundation at the Capital Region's largest fundraising festival-- Woofstock! Complete with a walkathon and music festival.

In an effort to bring awareness to the dangers of drunk and impaired driving, law enforcement across New York state is participating in the STOP-DWI campaign. You will see police out in full force across the Capital Region this St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Wanna win some green? If you are feeling lucky this time of year, try your luck at one of the New York Lottery scratch-off games. According to the New York Lottery, these are the scratch-off games that still have jackpots to be won to make you become an instant millionaire.

Think your furry friend has what it takes to be a cover model? Register them now for the Animal Protective Foundation 2024 Calendar, it's all for a good cause!

There's a lot to love about living in the Capital Region, but for me, it's our close proximity to the wonder and beauty that is the Adirondack Mountains. Hikers, campers, wildlife enthusiasts, thrill seekers, and more travel from all over the world to visit our beautiful ADK mountains...

We are getting a Nor'easter leaving us with almost a foot or more of snow. It is important to remember to clear out parts of our neighborhoods and houses. It could save your family's lives.

Why are so many New Yorkers placing this "Yellow dot" sticker on their car? The answer may not only surprise you, but it may also actually save a life. So, what's up with the Yellow Dot that you are starting to see on cars in New York? "Yellow Dot" is a free program set up by the New York State Sheriff's Office that is used to assist first responders...

Do you want to be an actor in a popular HBO Max Series? The Hudson Valley Film Commission is looking for adults eighteen and over to film in the mid-Hudson Valley from April through July.

The Fulton County Historical Society Museum has been known to have its share of paranormal activity. Come watch as investigators test these rumors Saturday.

Many concerts have been announced for the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse this summer. A new live show has just been added too and this one is for the families. Hooray! a popular children's live show is coming this summer to the New York State Fair!

One of my favorite memories is going to Frontier Town in the Adirondacks. We always loved it when we would hop on the train and robbers would come alongside on horseback and try to take over. The rodeo was also a lot of fun. We made some great memories at Frontier Town. It has sat abandoned since 1998 but some of the attractions, yet overgrown, are still standing. Thanks to Antiquity Echoes' amazing video you can see what once was Frontier Town.

With over 38,000 McDonald's restaurants in 100 countries, this McDonald's in New York state is the most extraordinary in the world! Check out why!

Watch where you click! A fake Six Flags Club page has been scamming hundreds of Facebook users by guaranteeing free complimentary passes. Don't fall for it!

The final episode of the Peacock Network series 'Poker Face' airs this Thursday. Let's take a look at the Upstate New York filming locations.

Hoffman's Playland was an amusement park in Latham from 1952 until 2014. Even though many of the rides were relocated to Huck Finn's Playland in Albany, Hoffman's holds a soft spot in many Capital Region families' hearts. Take a look at abandoned Hoffman's Playland.

If you bought a Take5 Lottery ticket for the March 1st evening drawing at a Stewart's Shop in the Capital Region, you could be cashing in. You are splitting it with three other winners and it's worth $9,800.50!

'Tis the season for everything Irish. There is no food more Irish than corned beef. Whether you have it on a sandwich or as a meal, these are the top 5 places to get the best corned beef in the Capital Region according to Yelp.

If you are looking for a thrill ride this winter then you are going to want to head to Lake Placid and do some serious sledding. It's just two-and-a-half hours from the Capital Region to the Toboggan Chute, the longest in New York state!