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You can see beautiful farms and barns when driving along backroads in New York state. Did you notice that most of these barns don prominent stars in different colors? They aren't just pretty decorations, each one has meaning.

Bills Mafia, Mount Up! One of the greatest players in the history of the Buffalo Bills, and an NFL Hall of Famer,  will be making an appearance in Albany next week during a "Breakfast of Champions" hosted by the Albany Police Athletic League. Th...

Viral video goofs on luxury living in Upstate, NY - Is he right? Luxury, a noun, by definition is "the state of great comfort and extravagant living", as in "he lived a life of luxury" But despite its definition, many of us have different classifications of what "luxury" is...

Schenectady's new restaurant concept called an arcade bar was supposed to open its doors last fall but there were some setbacks. But soon you will be able to get your hands on those joysticks and play those old arcade games that you loved as a kid.

Al Roker was in our neck of the woods Al Roker is a weather forecaster, journalist, television personality, author, and the current weather anchor on NBC's Today, and occasionally co-hosts 3rd Hour Today.  Roker, who has been on TV sets in our living rooms for decades, recently paid a visit to "our neck of the woods". ...

See the 'machine' in Albany. Comedian Bert Kreischer announces new dates on summer tour.

There are many destinations you can fly to from the Albany International Airport. But if you are like most travelers, you don't want to have to make a connecting flight. Here are the destinations you can fly directly to from the Albany International Airport. You can hop on Delta, American Airlines, Southwest, Allegiant, and United Airlines.

It seems that every few weeks the New York State Police are warning us of another way scammers are trying to get our personal information. Here is a new one and a bit more elaborate.

Two Chick-fil-A's in the Capital Region Anything but bird-brained, but these two men certainly had chicken on their minds! Meet the two men recently introduced as the owners/operators of the two newest Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Capital Region which are slated to open in the area later this summer...

About six months ago, in an effort to bring family game nights back, it was announced that a "Board Game Tavern" would be opening in the Capital Region. It has finally opened and is ready for you and your family to come play.

Weed-Friendly Mini Golf returns to Saratoga Springs It's hard enough trying to read putting greens on a golf course stone-cold-sober; for the life of me, I couldn't imagine trying to line up a 15-foot putt after puffing on some herb. But it does sound like it would be a lot of fun, and we're talking mini golf, devoid of expensive greens fees and those pesky course rangers...

Did you know it's actually illegal to step foot on private sunflower fields? Avoid trespassing by taking your selfies at these New York sunflower festivals.

30 years ago, an iconic theme park in Upstate NY went through a major metamorphosis adding new thrill rides, more attractions, and a hot new jingle, all while unveiling a  brand new name. Storytown becomes the Great Escape Now known as The Great Escape, when this theme park opened in 1954 it was called Storytown USA. It ...

How well do you know your 'office' trivia? Here's your chance to test it out with a member of the cast in Saratoga this summer.

Stay where Mark Twain stayed in 1901. Sam Clements aka Mark Twain stayed in this cabin from June until October 1901 and wrote many stories including "A Double Barreled Detective Story". It's dubbed as a once-in-a-lifetime stay on the shores of Saranac Lake in the shadow of Mark Twain according to MarkTwainCamp.weebly.com. There is a private swimming area, dock, and canoes. You can explore, swim, go fishing, boat, have a picnic, or just relax. It seems remote but it's only two miles from the Village of Saranac Lake. You can rent this peaceful retreat and historic Mark Twain Camp on Saranac Lake through Airbnb by clicking HERE.

Reminisce on our best Stewarts stories and get the inside scoop on this awesome lego Stewarts Shop, made by an Amsterdam local.

According to legend, the Catskill Mountains are littered with wreckage from plane crashes - but they're not always easy to find. You never know what you'll come across when you go hiking throughout New York State.  Endless acres of forest, waterfalls, and cliffs, summits provide for chance encounters with fascinating wildlife, creepy abandoned buildings, and perhaps even some fascinating wreckage.

At one time there were one thousand Howard Johnson's restaurants across the United States and one standing in Lake George Village.

The old Kmart building on Watervliet Shaker Road in Latham is becoming an entertainment and sports destination. The Scarlet Knife, an upscale restaurant just recently opened and more construction is on the way including a new sports complex.

We are in luck because as we celebrate Earth Day on Saturday there will be a dazzling display in the night sky known as the Lyrids meteor shower. The Lyrids are known to produce plenty of fireballs and shooting stars.

Canna you believe it? 4/20 is right around the corner! Weed think you'd be pot-icularly interested in these dope events happening in Upstate New York.

There is a certain 'old school' burger chain that just keeps expanding across the Capital Region. Just last week they announced they would open a fourth location and now we find out that a fifth location is not too far behind.

It is the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth with three beautiful falls in two countries and powered by four of the five Great Lakes. Delve into Niagara Falls through the eyes of scientists and naturalists on PBS tonight (April 19th).

There is a legendary Irish restaurant and bar in Schenectady that suddenly closed. But wait, it may not be the last we hear of Pinhead Susan's.

You may remember when Saratoga Springs had beautifully painted fiberglass horses throughout the city or the giant painted fiberglass ballet slipper. The next activity that is aimed at bringing the city together has the beauty of the horses and a ballet slipper but with an added twist and a fun treasure hunt.

Which YouTube videos, filmed in and around Albany, have been viewed the most? Here's the Top 10.

Some slither, others creep and crawl, and their ominous presence is usually felt before it is seen! But that's part of the mystery and curiosity of lizards, dinosaurs, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes – all of whom belong to that ancient and stout class of animals known as reptiles.  ...

On January 6th, someone purchased a $1,000,000 Mega Millions second-place ticket at a Stewart's Shop in Rensselaer County. We now know who the winner is, sort of.

Chase Elliot, the reigning 5x Most Popular Driver in Nascar is set to make his return to the track this weekend at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia now that he's completely healed from an injury that kept him out of the car for 6 weeks. And then two weeks later, the 27-year-old who suffered an injury during a snowboarding accident in March, will be making his way to Upstate New York for a grand o

If you travel in the Clifton Park area you already know how congested it is. Soon a Chick-fil-A will open and then a Bass Pro Shop in that same area. Now plans are moving forward with developing the old Kmart site in Shoppers World Plaza.