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New York State Police will be out in force over the 3-day holiday weekend, and doing one simple thing can keep you safe and help you avoid a ticket.

I'd like to start this post by saying "Thank You" to all of the teachers, faculty, staff, administrators, and law enforcement here in the Capital Region, please know that we all appreciate you. To put it plainly, this can't be easy, and while this post may highlight one school, it's indicative of the kinds of things MANY in our community do - and did...

Memorial Day 2022 is this weekend, and you and your family can enjoy a day out in the Capital Region, remembering those who served our country, at these events.

Did you know a "food desert" was a thing? A new Schenectady grocery store will be going right into one.

Here are some practical ways we can help these families impacted by this unspeakable tragedy.

Where were you on Sunday March 4, 1984? Were you at the grand opening of Crossgates Mall? Do you remember these stores?

Between soft serve in Troy, defeating my license plate disappointment, and the world's catchiest jingle, I've had quite a first month here in the Capital Region.

The shows just keep on coming!

Lose that pollen!

Brandy claps back?

Boosie makes another homophobic remark.

This Colonie, NY home features an in ground salt water pool, indoor basketball court and an indoor bridge for under $2 million. Take a look.

If the Mets continue to hit, they will overcome any starting pitching issues they might have until Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer return to the rotation.

Pushin' pen.

Morray explains the lyrics behind his song "Still Here" featuring Cordae in his XXL magazine exclusive interview.

In a tell-all interview, former Yankees' pitcher David Wells explained how he went from a Saturday Night Live cast party to pitching a perfect game in 24 hours.

From the National Insurance Crime Bureau, here are the top ten vehicle models reported stolen in New York State.

For the first time in six years, the world's most famous horses will be making a visit to the Spa City!

Upstate New York has a virtual United Nations of foreign-named communities

We are now learning more about the victims of the tragic school shooting event that unfolded at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX.

The official start of "hurricane season" season begins June 1st and goes through November. If you think the giant storms are becoming more frequent, well, they are. And according to Tuesday's release by NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they expect the trend to continue in 2022.

Tuesday night was a tough time to focus for anyone with the unthinkable horror in Texas, especially if you are from within 100 miles of the tragedy. Then add in that it is your late father's birthday and you play Major League baseball for his favorite team. Top it all off with your first place team has lost 4 out of 5 of their last games, which is irrelevant in comparison to the nightmare in the first sentence.

It took 21 New York State Forest Rangers, 22 hours and 1 helicopter to rescue injured Saratoga man.

Your kids' favorite dog family starring Bluey is coming to the Capital Region in 2023 and tickets are on sale now! There are VIP packages available too for this fun stage show.

There is another beautiful park being built in Clifton Park. The thirty-seven acres were purchased from the Shenendehowa Central School District back in 2017. Now the new park will begin construction.

The Capital Region is known for having a long list of amazing Italian restaurants. But which ones are the cream of the crop?

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. ...

Henry Johnson grew up in Albany, New York, and went on to be a hero in World War I, named by a U.S. President as "one of the five bravest Americans" in the war.

Rock out with one of the biggest pro wrestling stars in history!

Uzi hears the talk.