Back in July of 2023, a popular diner and ice cream spot open for sixty-plus years went on the market. The original owners were hoping to find someone who would carry on the name and the establishment. It has new owners and a plan.
Police in Upstate New York are warning residents about a persistent "group of men" going door-to-door asking for personal information regarding their energy bills.
It's winter in the Capital Region and there is a ton of stuff to do but the Amsterdam Winterfest has been postponed again due to mild weather. Winterfest will return sometime in February and there are many things planned including free ice skating.
UPDATE! We have an opening date! There is nothing like a good Nerf battle and my inner 80s child is getting excited about this news. An indoor Nerf battle arena is opening soon in Upstate New York.
If you've always wanted to own your own diner and ice cream place in Upstate New York, here's your chance! A staple in Amsterdam for sixty years has gone on the market.
Going to and from work, I constantly see insane amounts of trash on the side of the road and in the woods. Take a look at these staggering litter photos.
Coming soon to Amsterdam, NY is a fan favorite pizza chain restaurant. The closest one is 30 mins away, so locals who prefer this pizza are sure to rejoice.
Let the building begin! The first all-inclusive sensory-friendly playground has started to be built in Amsterdam and it will be the first of its kind. The community knows there is a need for a state-of-the-art playground like this one that helps kids both with and without disabilities.
Check your tickets! If you bought a New York Lottery Take 5 ticket in Rensselaer County or Montgomery County then you could be holding a nearly ten grand winner.
We are in the middle of winter in the Capital Region and although we haven't had a lot of snow and ice, there is still plenty of time for another snowstorm. Make sure you know the laws about clearing off your sidewalks in the Capital Region. Some cities have different rules and fines.
No one has to tell us that New York is a very expensive place to live but I had no idea just how expensive it is to live in the Capital Region compared to other regions in New York state.
The City of Amsterdam has set a date for its Tree Lighting Festival. It will be held on Friday, November 26th starting at 4 pm right on the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Bridge.
Another movie was filmed in Upstate New York. "The Last Frankenstein" was written and directed by Amsterdam's David Weaver and shot around Amsterdam. It's the story of the last surviving member of the Frankenstein family....yes, that Frankenstein family.
In the past few years, there have been some major upgrades to Veterans' Park in Amsterdam. It was just announced that another one hundred thousand dollars in state funding will help to build a brand new pool house. Another ten thousand dollars was also received to resurface the basketball courts nearby.
Every year, you have to get your vehicle inspected. One Amsterdam man took it upon himself to inspect it for himself but it didn't go as well as he thought.