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This isn't the first time we've written about a popular deli in Saratoga Springs making headlines for something other than sandwiches, and it probably won't be the last! What happened now? Daniel Chessare, the outspoken owner of Saratoga's Broadway Deli, has never shied away from speaking his truths on its various social media platforms, much to the delight of customers and people who follow them.

There's an upcoming casting call 90 mins south of Albany for a major NBC series that stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Adrien Brody, and more, and here's what we know about it! Developers are working on a new project set to debut on NBC Peacock sometime in 2022, and they've announced a casting call later this month just outside of Albany. The act...

For the 6th year in a row, a school district in Albany County has been ranked #1 in the annual "Schools Report" according to a business review. The last few years weren't easy for our Upstate New York schools, and as area educators get set to enjoy a few months off during the summer, this comes as good news heading into that much-needed break...

It's not for all shows, and it's ultimately the performer's decision, but it will be strictly enforced this evening.  What are your thoughts on a no-cell phone policy for concerts and events? While some are applauding the cell-free experience planned for the John Mulaney comedy show at SPAC tonight, others with tickets say they wish they knew about it prior to the purchase. Eit...

Upstate New York welcomes all the bikers, passengers, and vendors to town for Americade 2022 have a blast this weekend - we hope y'all know, that these are just jokes! For nearly 40 years, 50,000 plus riders and passengers annually attend Americade in Lake George, "the world's largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally." ...

Hilary Swank helped rescue a dog in Albany, but what exactly is she doing here?  We think we figured out the "undisclosed" movie she's filming, and it looks amazing! Surely you've seen the image now; Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank alongside Albany resident Chelsea Blackwell, posing in downtown Albany with Blackwell's dog Blue who apparently was lost for an hour or so. ... Rea

If you're craving a little bit of medieval mayhem this weekend, thou shall check out the Renaissance Festival happening this weekend at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont. Interestingly enough, my nephew, Nick turned me on to this a few weeks ago, asking if we'd be bringing Master Brody (my son) to the event, and had he not informed me, I don't think I would have known...

A magical 'floating' farmhouse in Upstate NY is now for sale! But how much is it to own this dreamlike home?  See pictures in the gallery below! It's not very often you come across an old farmhouse like the one we're featuring in this post and there may not be enough words to describe this 1820s home that sits on the edge of a pristine creek in the Catskill Mountains, giving it the illusion that i

According to a viral social media post by @mattsurelee, these are the "Most Overrated" cities in every state, and as you can see from the image below, Albany takes the cake in the State of New York. How is that even possible? To quote one of my buddies who saw the viral post yesterday, "I didn't even know Albany was rated...

The New York Lottery scratch-off game called Set for Life is a $10 ticket with a grand prize payout of $5,000 a week (for life) or a one lump cashout of $5M!  You can't go wrong with whichever you choose, but the hard part  - as many of you know - is scratching yourself a winner. A $5M G...

Police in Albany sent out a notice for a rather unusual sighting in Albany County on Tuesday morning. They say a black bear was spotted wandering near Washinton Park and they told residents in the area to be on the lookout for it. There were a lot of people in Albany's Washington Park over the Memorial Day weekend and cleanup crews were out and about in full force this morning picking up the litte

See photos below of an abandoned Heritage Park in Colonie before it was leveled in 2009 This one hurts, I can't lie. Anytime I see a place in the Capital Region left "abandoned," I'm always naturally curious to see it.  But this one hurt because I grew up going to games here, even interned with the Albany-Colonie Yankees back in 1992.  I ...

When a woman shared this photo of an odd-looking animal she photographed in Albany, conspiracy theorists went nuts! It's cute, albeit silly-looking, and it's definitely a deer...right? Okay so maybe the answer is obvious - maybe it's not...

With the long Memorial Day Weekend here, we're pretty lucky.  Nature lovers in Upstate New York are surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine beauty that can't be found anywhere else in the country.  And whether you plan on hiking the Adirondacks, camping in the Berkshires, or settling in the Catskills, the NYS DEC wants you to know there's a proper way to "handle your business"  when

An old home video we found from the 1970s shows us amusement park life in Lake George during much simpler times.  See i tbelow! Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and many of us are gassing up the rides (if it doesn't completely break the bank) quite possibly heading up to the ADKs and perhaps even a visit to the Great Escape. ...

Get ready Albany!

Have you 'Herd'? Magical restaurant, near the Capital Region offers a Pirates of the Caribbean inspired roof top patio. In addition to their Harry Potter rooms

Many people in the area - and even around the country - have been on the lookout for the Lake George version of Monopoly and we heard about a recent shipment.  Do not pass "GO" go directly to an area Walmart! Hasbro, the company that owns the rights to Monopoly, says there are over 300 hundred different versions of the classic board game that has been a family-time staple in homes for ov

What's happening to this popular, seasonal restaurant after 45 years? A longtime Lake George village restaurant, popular for its burgers, hot dogs, and sweet treats, just announced a major change after 45 years in business and it took some people by surprise...

Would you have been able to recognize what was fake about the New York State license plate in the picture below? A man in Upstate NY was arrested last week for having an illegal New York license plate on his car.  It was spotted by a trained professional from the New York State Police, but only after it was explained to me was I able to determine the difference.  Ca...

A few years ago - some of you may remember - there was a red Chevy truck making its way around Albany and the Capital Region with a rather crass message on its rear windshield that said,  I EAT A**! Assorted pictures of it popped up all over the internet, and the driver was the butt of many jokes. It'...

Are we alone in the universe? That's the question on most people's minds (especially mine lately) as information about the existance of UFO's, aliens, and other worldy planets trickles out from the United States govermnemnt, and into our regular news cycle...

If you plan on heading into Albany for Tulip Fest this weekend - or you live anywhere near Washington Park - be prepared.  The handwritten signs are going up, tacked on trees and street lamps, and the parking police will be out in full force ticketing and in some instances, towing illegally parked cars. ...

City Commissioner of Public Safety James Montagnino said on Monday afternoon that the city’s code enforcement officer signed a notice informing its owner and management that Gaffney’s “must cease all operations immediately … until you have obtained the proper license.” The Times Union    Daniel...

WE can say it, but don't you dare talk that smack if you're NOT from Upstate! Upstate New York life is good, but ask anyone who lives here and they'll tell you it's far from perfect.   While most of us share in our love for the change of seasons, certain foods, topography, and gifts that are unique to our area, there are plenty of things we don't agree on. New Yorker...

These aerial photos look like they were taken from a State Fair, but this isn't the Saratoga County Fairgrounds.  It's the site of a humungous garage sale, held annually on a residential property in Saratoga Springs - and it's one of the biggest I've ever seen. ...

Upstate NY Had a Million Dollar Winner from Friday Night's Mega Millions Game from the NY Lottery. And while it wasn't the "Grand Prize," it is allergy season, and a cool million bucks ain't nothing to sneeze at! According to the New York Lottery website, while there was no winner of the $22,000,000 million dollar jackpot, there were 2 winners nationwide that won a second-place prize of

Check out the rare photos, the behind-the-scenes of Angelina Jolie in the making of "Salt" in Albany NY below!! A few months ago, we took you back to the filming of Salt in the Capital Region in May of 2009 - hard to believe that next month it will be 13 years since the Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie, along with a stunt double, shot that infamous high-speed chase on portions of 787 i

This could be your chance to be in a Bradley Cooper movie filmed close by the Capital Region.

It's been 110 years since the sinking of the Titanic, but the first time I've ever tried to Google search "Albany, NY passengers on the Titanic," and what I found was pretty fascinating. Every year in the middle of April, stories pop up regarding the sinking of the Titanic and basically, I'm a sucker for this kind of content.   M...