Capital Region

Northway? The Egg? WHAT?! Here are ten things about the Capital Region that I simply could not understand when I first arrived at 104.5 The Team.

The Capital Region has been well represented on many of the national talent shows. This time if you tune into America's Got Talent tonight you will see a Saratoga County native displaying his talents and hoping to get Simon Cowell's approval.

According to the FBI's 2021 data, two Capital Region counties have reported the most crimes in the region while a neighboring county has the lowest number.

There are some amazing barbeque restaurants throughout the Capital Region. Here is a ranked list according to Yelp of the top pitmasters in our area. Try and look at this list without getting hungry! Each has outstanding reviews.

Check your tickets! If you bought a New York Lottery Take 5 ticket in Rensselaer County or Montgomery County then you could be holding a nearly ten grand winner.

It's time to stand up for the Electric City!

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.

The Capital Region and the Adirondacks have a lot of great miniature golf courses to explore. There is nothing like going out for ice cream and some mini-golf on a summer day or night. Check out the coolest and most fun miniature golf courses!

This new study says one city doesn't just have the worst drivers in the Capital Region - they have the worst in New York State.

The weather is getting nicer and that means that the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) in partnership with CDPHP Cycles is out in cities across the Capital Region. This Friday you will be able to ride them for free.

Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza is heading to more than 80 cities in North America starting September 2, including a show in the Capital Region.

Someone in the Capital Region holds a winning lottery ticket worth over one hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars. The drawing happened Saturday night, May 14th for the New York LOTTO.

Just when you thought spring pollen problems were over, the Capital Region has been named America's third worst metro for summer grass allergies.

Moms and Dads get ready because your kids' favorite lovable characters from Bluey are coming to the Capital Region for a stage show.

New York’s primary election date & districts are in jeopardy as the State Court of Appeals overturns new redistricting maps. How will it affect Upstate voters?

When it comes to raking in the most cash, these are the top occupations to work in the Capital Region.

A new list is out that ranks all of the best hospitals in the world. There are nearly a dozen in New York state and one in the Capital Region that made the list.

If you observe Lent, here is a guide to the best fish fry in the Capital Region according to Yelp! reviews. There are some restaurants that specialize in fish fry and others that are full restaurants. There are 10 on this list but there are probably twenty more we could have listed.

I am pretty content to be raising a family in the Capital Region, especially in Mechanicville. But I was surprised to learn that in a recent poll of the best cities in the United States to raise a family, this city made the top twenty-five.

There are 100 businesses throughout New York state that have been added to the state's historic registry for being in business for over 50 years. Of the 100, twelve come from the Capital Region. Not only are they honored for their longevity, but the impact they have had in the communities they call home. Take a look at the 12 being added and a little bit of their history in the Capital Region.

If you observe Lent, here is a guide to the best fish fry in the Capital Region according to Yelp! reviews. There are some restaurants that specialize in fish fry and others that are full restaurants. There are 10 on this list but there are probably twenty more we could have listed.

These are the must-have hot dogs in the Capital Region.

If you observe Lent or love a good fish fry, here is a guide to the best fish fry in the Capital Region according to Yelp! reviews. There are some restaurants that specialize in fish fry and others that are full restaurants. There are 10 on this list but there are probably twenty more we could have listed.

New York state is known for its many breweries and we have a good amount of them here in the Capital Region. The New York State Craft Beer Competition and the Governors Craft Beer Cup crowned the best craft beers in the state and the Capital Region was well represented and honored. Check out the winners.

The largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the world happens this Thursday, March 17th in New York City, and a Capital Region native will be leading the way.

If you observe Lent, here is a guide to the best fish fry in the Capital Region according to Yelp! reviews. There are some restaurants that specialize in fish fry and others that are full restaurants. There are 10 on this list but there are probably twenty more we could have listed.

Soon there will be another option to get around the Capital Region. This next venture for the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is called Drive. This is a new ride-share program that will allow you to use a car in the Capital Region 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The program is slated to begin in May or June of this year with a fleet of 6 cars to start.

We are always being bombarded by all different kinds of scams. Whether it's a call on our phone about a car warranty or someone who is trying to tell you that your grandchild needs to be bailed out, they are getting more clever. Here are three of the latest text scams that are currently circulating through the Capital Region.

Can you believe it? The first day of spring 2022 is less than 3 weeks away! But when will it start to really feel like spring in the Capital Region?

Schenectady has a legendary reputation among foodies for having amazing bakeries.