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WWE Superstar Mick Foley is coming to Albany to promote his new autobiography, tell some incredible stories and meet fans- perhaps even you! Find out how below... 35 years ago, Mick Foley joined the world of sports entertainment as an "interesting"  character who went by the name of "Mankind". ...

From 1946-1986, something else brought thousands to this area and if it were still around, it would be one of a few that remain in the Capital Region.  What was it? The Kohls Plaza located at 1814 Central Avenue in Albany has been a growing strip mall in the Capital Region for decades.  In...

New Year, new you?  Maybe not for all of us, but there's at least one person in the Capital Region who is off to a good start in 2022. A woman in Albany County is $1 million dollars richer as we head into the new year after it was learned that she scratched off an instant game ticket from the NY Lottery and won the grand prize. ...

A Stewart's Shops in Slingerlands sold a sizable piece of last night's massive Powerball jackpot! Last night's Powerball jackpot was worth a whopping $632 million dollars, making it the seventh-highest payout in the history of the ultra-lucrative game of bouncing ping pong balls...

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 hunt in the Adirondacks, camp in the Berkshires, or hike in the Catskills, the NYS DEC wants you to know there's a proper way to "handle your business"  when nature calls. I know I w...

Driving through the park a few weeks ago, I couldn't help but notice the last display you see on the way out of Capital Holiday Lights in the Park.  It says, "And to all a good night!"   That stuck with me. There are many reasons why I don't want Washington Park in Albany to lose Capital Holiday Lights in the Park.  But none greater than the sentimental value it holds, not just for me, b

Back when it was announced that they'd be closing hundreds of stores nationwide, Capital Region and Upstate New York residents figured it would probably be only a matter of time before we lost one, perhaps more

It's cute, albeit silly-looking, and it's definitely a deer...right? Okay so maybe the answer is obvious - maybe it's not.  But either way, this derpy-looking animal that was recently photographed by an Albany County woman has perplexed enough people that it's worthy of a post. If...

Check out the rare photos, behind-the-scenes of Angelina Jolie in the making of "Salt" in Albany NY below!! Last month we took you back to the filming of Salt in the Capital Region in May of 2009.  That's when Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie, along with a stunt-double, shot that infamous high-speed chase on portions of 787 in Albany.   T...

Who knew that the star of Tiger King 2 was popped right here in the Capital Region? While this isn't necessarily "new" news, many people in the Capital Region (myself included) may have zero about this, and it might come in handy if you plan on binge-watching Tiger King 2 on Netflix over the holiday weekend. This ...

Historians, parents, and children alike have often debated the merits of one Santa Claus and his uncanny ability to span the globe on Christmas Eve so efficiently, every child on the planet gets to wake the next morning to the delight of gifts under the tree...

Lights, Camera, Upstate! See below how we ranked the 15 best movies filmed in Upstate, New York. What do A Quiet Place, The Irishman, Salt, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Horse Whisperer, Slap Shot, The Other Guys, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Ironweed all have in common?  You gue...

Rachael Ray's Lake Luzerne Home Looks Stunning for Christmas - See Photos and Video Below! One-and-a-half years after an Adirondack fire nearly destroyed her home, TV personality and celebrity chef Rachael Ray showed off her rebuilt, rustic Upstate NY home, all ready for Xmas...

Check out the vintage 70s and 80s decor in the photo gallery below! Many of us from the Capital Region may not remember this Montgomery County Mall, but if you're from out near Amsterdam, you most certainly do.  With its classic 1970s wood paneling, plants, pastel colors, and even leather chairs, Amsterdam Mall wasn't the shopping giant that rivals Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center are, but it de

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...

Water Slide World, a formerly very popular water park in Lake George, was known as much for its catchy jingle as it was for its slippery rides.  But this park that was, number one in family fun,  hasn't had water pumped through its pipes since it was shut down back in 2017. So, it's o...

See Pictures Inside NFL Hall of Famer Bill Parcells' Custom-Built Saratoga Estate Below! When Bill Parcells had his exquisite, 6,300 square-foot home built in Saratoga Springs back in 2005, he may have known he was nearing the end of his Hall of Fame coaching days in the NFL, we just didn't know it at the time...

Who is Eugene Palmer and what is he accused of? Eugene Palmer is one of America's most sought-after fugitives.  This alleged cold-blooded killer has been on the run for nearly a decade, disappearing shortly after the murder of his daughter-in-law in 2012.  Pa...

How Good is Your Memory?  Scroll Down For 10 Unforgettable Facts About the Epic Salt Chase Scene Shot in Albany Rumor had it there was a Salt sequel in the works shortly after the action-packed Angelina Jolie movie hit theatres over a decade ago, but unfortunately, that never materialized.   W...

Volunteers at Westland Hills Park in Albany have been working hard the past few months getting fields prepped for something other than softball and baseball games.  The crew was busy putting together the plan, and laying out the groundwork on a new Christmas display that will shine bright in honor of those closest to us who may be gone, but not forgotten, called Our Angels Remembered. ... Read Mor

Who knew that the star of Tiger King 2 was popped right here in the Capital Region? I'll be completely honest with you all right now, this isn't necessarily new news- but I sure as heck had no clue about this when I was watching Tiger King 2 on Netflix last week...

This is nuts.  It involves one of my very best childhood friends from Albany, a move he made a few years ago to Los Angeles, and a bone-chilling discovery on the property of his LA home that connects directly to the scene where Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered back in 1994. ...

Organizers of the annual Saratoga SantaCon are hoping their event draws a few thousand Santa-wannabees hunting, drinking, and jingling all the way to a new Guinness World Record when their much-anticipated tenth-annual event happens in mid-December. ...

One of Hollywood's biggest stars, Liam Neeson is reportedly worth over $150 million dollars.  It shouldn't come as a surprise, considering that the 69-year-old has been in almost 100 films. Born in Northern Ireland, the leading man with starring roles in films like Schindler's List, Star Wars Episode 1, Batman Begins and the Taken franchises, commands somewhere in the neighborhood of $20 million p

Jody Hildreth is a full-time librarian at Sauquoit Valley Elementary School which sits about 90 miles northwest of the immediate Capital Region.  In his free time, Hildreth enjoys traveling but during Covid, he didn't get to do all that much. Instead,...

When it comes to Lake George's history and charming nostalgia, including the very early days of Storytown USA and The Great Escape, few are more knowledgable than Bob Carroll. Carrol lives in Los Angeles now, but he was born in Johnstown and lived in the Capital Region for many years.  His Lak...

This is still is very much an ongoing investigation, and any and all speculation about what allegedly transpired at the Delaware Ave in Albany KFC is just that: speculation.  At around 2:30 PM on Thursday afternoon, the Albany Police blocked off a large portion of Delaware Avenue with their patrol cars, sending traffic on a detoured route around the KFC where a man had been shot a few hours earlie

We are lucky to live in the vast, beautiful upstate region of New York, more specifically known to us simply as the "Capital Region."  But the reality is, that's about as simple as it gets. I've lived in this area my entire life, and the differences in our towns, cities, villages, and hamlets can be astonishing.  No...

When Colleen Sleights asked area strangers on Facebook if they could help find a Swarovski crystal "Love" anniversary ring belonging to her aunt that was lost over the weekend, she thought maybe a few helpful people would respond. "I was kind of surprised at how quickly word spread, and I couldn't believe how many people wanted to help us find it," she told WGNA...

I received a text from my mom last week of an image - no words - just the photo.  My mom knows I love this stuff, and every once in a while she digs up something nostalgic and shares it with the family.  Whether it be an old photo of me or my sister Sherri when we were kids or an old picture from a 1980's family day at Storytown, she knows I love this stuff. This ...