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There is a proposal that was recently presented to build a nonprofit winter sports complex in Fulton County. The concept was unveiled but it has two major hurdles to overcome. Many hope it will become a reality.

Here are 10 celebrities that have been spotted in Upstate New York this year. Did you miss your favorite actor, athlete, musician or comedian. Take a look.

This Capital Region man and his mullet have made the Top 25 in the Mullet Championships. Now you can help him win

It's arguably the best fan base in the NFL. Buffalo Bills Mafia. If you are a rabid Bills fan, now your kids can become part of Bills Mafia. It's a new program that gives all those kids that are Buffalo Bills fans some cool stuff.

15 Fall Things People in Upstate NY are Most Passionate About! I see and hear people in the Capital Region talking about foliage, sipping their pumpkin spice lattes, excited about wearing baggier clothes, getting ready for football, and cider donuts...

If you would like to take on a cool project and become an owner of a boutique motel in the North Country, this could be for you. Warren County is auctioning off an old-school motel that needs a lot of tender loving care.

Drink specials, a late-night food menu, and free video games!  Things are heating up "After Dark" inside Saratoga's Broadway Deli in Saratoga Springs, NY! Daniel Chessare, the outspoken owner of Saratoga's Broadway Deli, has never shied away from speaking his truths, much to the delight of customers and people who follow his deli on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Many of...

There is a fun way to get into the fall spirit for the whole family this weekend in Saratoga. It's the 8th Annual Giant Pumpkinfest. It highlights agriculture and the largest pumpkins you've ever seen!

After major retailer Bed Bath & Beyond closed locations across the country, many of those shuttered stores remain empty. There is an empty one in Albany County that is being transformed into a new HomeGoods store.

If you haven't made it to the enormously popular "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" exhibit in Schenectady yet there is good news. Discover Schenectady announced that they are extending it through November!

In an effort to use a vital part of Glenville, there will be a barrel factory and warehouse built to house whiskey and spirits. It will take the place of the former maple syrup production plant and factory and be transformed into a place for whiskey and spirits.

If you're looking to head out and join other Bills Mafia to watch the game vs. the Tennesee Titans tonight at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, it'll cost you, we've heard that 3rd party ticket sellers are asking for somewhere in the neighborhood of $300 for nosebleed seats...

A special tribute is attached to the 49th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival this year. The event runs from September 22nd through the 25th. This year's festival will honor Joan Grishkot. She and her husband Walter co-founded this spectacular event. Walter passed away in 2011 and Joan passed away in 2021.

When I was in Nashville, we decided to go to the Goo Goo Cluster store. I also had the opportunity to make my own delicious concoction. What is a Goo Goo Cluster? It's arguably the first candy bar ever made. However, they manufacture them only in Nashville and you can't just get them anywhere. In fact, there are only three businesses in the Capital Region where you can get these sweet treats. These aren't exactly the stores you would think you could find them in. Cracker Barrel, Hobby Lobby, and the Tractor Supply Company!

We have all been waiting for the brand new, stunning Clifton Park Druthers Brewing Company to open and today (September 15th) was supposed to be the big day. But according to their Facebook page, they aren't able to open it just yet.

You can take a trip down memory lane through an exhibit called "Remembering Storytown" at Schenectady's miSci.

Jason Aldean may have country music running through his veins, but his heart beats true for his hometown sports teams, and he's not just a casual fan. Aldean is die-hard, rooting for the likes of the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, and the Atlanta Braves...

Did You Know? A rock legend recently explained how he was inspired to write one of the biggest 80's rock songs after he was caught speeding in Upstate NY while on his way from Albany Airport to Lake Placid for a show. Thinking that the speed limit back in the 1980s was 65 MPH, this lead-footed rocker gassed it up to 62 MPH, only to get pulled over.  Here's the rest of the story: The Lyrics "I

A woman in Montgomery County closed out her summer on the highest of highs last week when it was announced by the NY Lottery she had claimed a giant lump-sum payment after hitting a scratch-off jackpot! Congratulations to Valerie Kevlin of Amsterdam New York, winner of a $1M dollar grand prize after she scratched her way through a game from the NY Lottery called X SERIES: 20X. ...

There is a new brewery in northern Saratoga County that is quite unique. The beautiful setting helps patrons enjoy the farm setting and several different brews that were made on-site from ingredients that were grown right on their farm. Dancing Grain is a "field-to-glass farm brewery."

It's a done deal! Finally, the sale has gone through for the Town of Malta and the legendary Mangino's Ristorante. The prime piece of real estate on Saratoga Lake has been up for sale and the hope was that it wouldn't go to a private developer. The Mangino Family and the Town of Malta have agreed on a deal.

There has been a lot of construction being done on the New York State Thruway Rest Areas and finally, we are starting to see some of the rest stops being completed. Although the first rest area is open, this is one of the smaller versions of what the other ones will look like. The Indian Castle rest area just 90 minutes west of Albany is beautiful with a Popeye's and Starbucks inside. It boasts a Starbucks drive-thru and a convenience store featuring a variety of New York state products.

Slumlord Millionaire or Misunderstood Visionary? Albany Eyesore Owner Claims to Have Big Plans! Does he, in fact, own this hideous monstrosity? If so, how much did he pay for it, and what are his plans?  Find out what we learned here, and hear the entire interview with Jack from 2BD below! ...

The new Clifton Park Druthers Brewing Company is on track to open soon. The computer renderings of this massive brewhouse are stunning. Now we can see the progress the builders are making to have Druthers open soon. Check it out! It's almost done. Clifton Park Druthers Brewing Company opens on September 15th!

We knew that there was a developer interested in buying the land where Water Slide World stands. But if you grew up in the area, you will always think of their jingle and debate everyone what the last line was. In case you are now wondering, it's..."I really love the way you feeeeel!'. I guess we will all have to think of the amazing memories of Water Slide World from now on.

Streets Closed, No Parking! Where is HBO Filming this Week in Albany? If you live, work, or travel through downtown Albany and its surrounding areas, get ready for a little more Gilded Age gridlock! Producers of the hit HBO series "The Gilded Age Season 2" have spent the better part of August filming scenes for its upcoming season throughout historic neighborhoods in Albany, and they'll

Get ready because the Great New York State Fair begins this Wednesday, August 24th. There is still time to get your tickets. Not only can you get them for three dollars but there are also some helpful hints if you are heading out to Syracuse.

There are still a few weeks left in the Saratoga Racing Season and as we build up to this year's Travers Stakes, they'll be no shortage of celeb sightings in the Spa City! Celebrities love Saratoga Springs for a variety of reasons, but the race course is top of the list, Celebrity spotting season is now upon us, let's look at the celebs most likely to be seen...

I got married over the weekend and it was well-known that I sent invitations to a few country stars. I invited Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce, and Luke Bryan. Although I thought my best shot was Luke Bryan showing up, he didn't. Even though he blew me off, an unexpected singer blew us away!

I want to start off by saying that I love Halloween and think that it's a super cool holiday. But I really need the costumes and all the Halloween shenanigans to just wait a minute and slow your roll!