Capital Region

We asked our Capital Region listeners how they may have quit their jobs in an epic way and here are some of our favorite responses.

Looking for fun and frightening things to do from now until Halloween? Here are 4 Capital Region events just for you.

Those dreaded stink bugs have returned to the Capital Region and more specifically inside my house. I don't like to kill any bugs. Even with stink bugs, I try and "shoo" them out of the screen windows or sliders but there are times that I am too forceful and squish them. Everyone know…

We are starting to see empty shelves in the Capital Region once again. This time it's not caused by "panic-shopping".

It is almost time for Capital Region sports to go indoors and with that comes some mask rules. It was just announced that indoor school athletes in the Capital Region will have to wear masks. This is regardless of vaccination status.

Niskayuna native shares the stage at SPAC with the Black Crowes!

Here are 5 Capital Region corn mazes that are great for the whole family or just the brave ones.

The 20th anniversary of 9/11 will be remembered in Ballston Spa and around the Capital Region.

Gerrit Smith was an abolitionist who was born in 1797 in New York. He was a wealthy man who used his wealth and influence to help hundreds of Africans move through New York into Canada on the underground railroad.

My son Ryan just started taking the bus this past school year and really loves his bus driver. Miss Dana is such a great influence on him. She is friendly and teaches the kids about safety on the bus. She also cares about each and every one of the kids she is responsible for. I know that districts a…

I know my dog Freddie has an adorable mug. If you think that your pet has one too, they could be the face of one of Brown's Brewery's beers. They have teamed up with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society to raise money and make someone's furry friend "beer famous".

For those living in Albany's South End, it's difficult to find healthy, fresh food anywhere close. Jammella Anderson and company are attempting to change that.

Every 10 years the U.S. Government conducts a national census and the most recent survey was taken in 2020 with some concerning results

Here's a unique look at the history of the Capital Region through old postcards.

When you are enjoying delicious Stewart's ice cream, you don't really think about its history. Well, I don't. I only think about the most difficult decision. What amazing flavor am I going to get a pint of and eat in one sitting? But there is a backstory and it's quite the histor…

Capital Region schools will be back in session very soon and there are districts that need to fill many positions. Bethlehem Central School District is looking to hire bus drivers. The best thing is that you don't need to have a commercial license to apply and you can try them out.

The Capital Region is home to some of the finest classic cars you have ever seen. Here are some area car shows happening this weekend.

Driving in the Capital Region most of my life, I had no problem with roundabouts or as we called them growing up, Latham Circle. You see that was the only one we had and it worked very well. Everyone seemed to know what to do and traffic flowed pretty smoothly through that area. Well, a few years ag…

There have been talks for years about later start times for Capital Region high schoolers and this upcoming school year it's going to happen for a couple of local schools. I think that it's about time. I also think that all schools should allow this to help those teens who need extra sleep…

More jobs are coming to Schodack with the approval of a second Amazon Distribution Center. There is approval for the construction of a second Amazon warehouse in the town of Schodack in Rensselaer County. It was unanimously approved.

Studies have been done that indicate that white-tailed deer in four states have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies. Although not all white-tailed deer have presented with the antibodies, about thirty percent have. What does this mean for the deer population in New York and should we be worri…

The CDC is now recommending masks to be worn indoors in six Capital Region counties.

See the oldest operating Five and Dime store in the United States, which is just a short ride from Albany.

Girls across New York State will now have the opportunity to play football for their school. A pilot program has been created to add another spring sport for girls in our public high schools. They are going to offer a girls' flag football season starting in 2022 selecting a few "Sections&q…

A Troy man made an awful decision while attempting to flee from the police. In the midst of his attempt to escape he shot himself in the leg.

Albany Lou is a staple in the 518 music scene. Vote now to show your support for Albany Lou's new single Big Bag and Capital Region Hip Hop.

It's fascinating how some cities in the Capital Region got their names.

July is National Hot Dog Month, and these are the must have hot dogs in the Capital Region.

Chances are if you got your tax refund from the IRS it is already gone. But there is some hope to see a surprise tax refund that could be deposited in your bank account starting this week. This is because some taxpayers overpaid taxes on their unemployment compensation in 2020.

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