Around Albany

When it comes to great burgers, these are the 10 best in the Capital Region.

With shoplifting at record numbers, Walmart is turning to artificial intelligence to help stop thieves taking advantage of self-checkout kiosks.

Upstate New York weather can be wildly unpredictable. Last weekend it was - 30 degrees in some areas and this week we may hit 50 throughout the Capital Region. And while few will complain about the warm-up, the milder weather has been wreaking havoc on of the area's most popular attractions; the Lake George Ice Castles...

Here are 20 New York celebrities that are currently available to send you a personalized video message on Cameo. How much do they charge?

Cheating options for students have reached a new level of sophistication. With artificial intelligence apps, like ChatGPT, students have well over a billion possible "human sounding responses" to questions at their fingertips. So, where do these A.I. apps leave our education system?

Are you looking for a unique way to spend Valentine's Day? Looking to impress your date? Look no further than the historic Kenmore Ballroom in Albany. On February 14th, the Hudson Quartet is hosting a special night of music under the romantic glow of candlelight

For as long as I can remember, this restaurant was a staple in the Capital Region but now it sits boarded up waiting for another tenant to lease the space it occupied for years. "Man, that place was there since the mall opened. Like 40 years ago...

Check your tickets! There was another Take 5 winning ticket sold. This time it was purchased at a Stewart's Shop in Saratoga County. That winner is cashing in a ticket worth $19,881.

Druthers Brewing Company announced that it will be running a popular Saratoga Lake restaurant and taking over operations for the next ten years. This announcement comes just a couple of months after Druthers opened its fifth location in Clifton Park.

A group of nine lucky co-workers is splitting a two-million-dollar Powerball Powerplay prize from a November drawing. One of the co-workers is from Upstate NY.

Carlos Beltran seemed destined for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. In November of 2019, the New York Mets named their former star as the Amazin's next manager. Less than three months later, Beltran's baseball world unraveled. A few years later, the call from Cooperstown never came.

There's no way that someone could actually be arrested for breaking these...right? Check out ten laws that are insane, but still exist somewhere in New York.

The X-Files television series turns 30 this year and Saratoga is throwing a party. See which actors and actresses you will see this Summer.

The Capital Region has made menstrual health history by implementing "Period Pantries" in Schenectady and now Albany. See where you can get your free products.

School officials and politicians are trying to prevent the drastic rise.

Tonight's massive $750 million dollar Powerball jackpot will send New Yorkers scrambling to get in on the action. Do you know about the luckiest place to buy tickets? If not, you should! We've told you many times to get your lottery tickets at one of the ten Smokes 4 Less locations...

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski the Brooklyn Nets agreed to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The report said that the Mavs are sending Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, an unprotected 2029 first-round pick and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029 to the Nets in exchange for Irving and Markieff Morris. Many experts seem to believe Brooklyn will greatly benefit from the trade, so how does Kyrie heading to Dallas and sinking Mark Cuban's ship help the New York Knicks?

New York State Troopers are mourning the loss of Albany K9 Officer Amber.

One of the great things about living in the Northeast is that - for the most part -  we don't have the real threat of unpredictable natural disasters that people in other parts of the country or world do.  For instance, we're not getting many hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, landslides, wildfires, and droughts, but if we do, it's relatively mild. But o...

There is more development planned in Rensselaer County. This time there will be a new Chick-fil-A and Aldi grocery store going in. The area is already being developed at a rapid rate.

If you are looking for something cool and different to do this winter, head on up to the Lake Geroge region and check out the many ice bars they have to offer. There are full frozen bars you can sit at, enjoy ice luges, fire pits surrounded by ice, and even photo-ops with ice sculptures you can get in or pose with.

With the frigid temperatures we have had this weekend you will probably want to warm your car. Did you know that is against the law in New York?

If you are single like I am, our favorite holiday is right around the corner! Valentine's Day! NOT!! Instead of scrolling through dating apps to find a date for that special day, why not try something different, and break out of your routine?

Geoff, Jenson and Andre’ of the Saratoga Ninja Lab are all set to debut on the big stage in 2023, as they've been cast in the new season of 'American Ninja Warrior'.

Magic Forest Farm in Coeymans Hollow will have you feeling like you have traveled to a shire in England. Rent this enchanted cabin through Airbnb.

Saratoga County filmmakers Ryan "Rahn" Jenson and Spencer Sherry are looking to bring magic to the big screen, and they need your help!

With windchills in Upstate New York expected to hit -30 degrees this weekend, follow these tips to keep your pets and neighborhood animals safe and warm.

The Tri-City ValleyCats are one of four independent baseball teams involved in a anti-trust lawsuit against Major League Baseball. Did the MLB go too far?

New York State has some rare and magnificent wildlife but have you ever seen a pink pigeon? Officials are not happy about this discovery.

The Town of North Hudson, where Frontier Town is located along with Essex County are hoping the state will grant them two million dollars to help preserve and restore some of the structures according to the Times Union. Under new plans, they are hoping to transform the rodeo arena into a modern one with a grandstand for horse shows, and barrel races, and to hold country music concerts.