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Motor Oil Coffee Company is expanding. The new coffee company in the Capital Region is revving to open another location. This time a second coffee shop in Albany.

There was no fanfare, no warning, just a short mention on Mexican Radio's Facebook page that announced the restaurant was permanently closed.

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 out even more roadside attractions to help keep you entertained while on your drive throughout the Great State of New York.

There are plenty of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets to choose from and high jackpots to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest millionaire paid just five bucks and cashed in big.

Take a scenic and historic boat tour along the beautiful Mohawk River. Discover Schenectady has announced the Mohawk River Boat Rides!

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.

Everyone who has been in Schenectady recently knows the amount of new construction that is being built. There are also new apartment complexes, restaurants, and other venues that have been constructed in the past few years. Now another mixed-use building will be built on a busy corner downtown.

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.

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.

Cannabis dispensaries are slowly opening all over New York State. After the first one, Upstate Canna Co, opened earlier this month on Upper Union Street in Schenectady, the second dispensary will be opening in the Captial Region soon.

It was a staple in the Goose Hill neighborhood of Schenectady for thirty-four years and then last summer it closed. Many thought it was for good, but a family member stepped up and she has reopened the beloved Italian deli.

Going to and from work, I constantly see insane amounts of trash on the side of the road and in the woods. Take a look at these staggering litter photos.

There is a new coffee game in the Capital Region. It is sure to get your engine running. Two local marketing and PR firm executives are now in the coffee business. They opened Motor Oil Coffee's first location in Schenectady last year. They have plans for more locations and their next location opens this week in Albany.

Millions of dollars were approved across the state for eco-friendly developments. One of the projects is an eco-friendly apartment complex in downtown Schenectady. It sits right across the street from Schenectady Police headquarters.

We finally know when the first Upstate New York cannabis store will open in the Capital Region. Last month we knew where the store would be open but we weren't sure when. This is just the beginning for the owner of Upstate CBD and he plans on opening two more stores nearby soon.

Yet another child luring attempt has taken place in the Schenectady City School District, which has left parents frustrated and outraged at law enforcement.

'Tis the season for everything Irish. There is no food more Irish than corned beef. Whether you have it on a sandwich or as a meal, these are the top 5 places to get the best corned beef in the Capital Region according to Yelp.

With approval from the Schenectady City Council, millions have been secured to build the new Central Park pool project. The cost of the original project has nearly doubled but funds have been approved.

The capital region has dive restaurants & bars with unique dishes, flavors, and atmospheres. This region has everything from Saratoga to Troy to Cohoes to Schenectady to Albany.

What is that chalky substance covering your car? Is it just salt and grime or is New York covered with toxins from the Ohio train derailment?

The City of Schenectady is hoping to secure a three million dollar grant to secure a medium-sized grocery store in downtown Schenectady. Without the grant, however, the city doesn't think it would be possible.

The Capital Region has made menstrual health history by implementing "Period Pantries" in Schenectady and now Albany. See where you can get your free products.

It's like a vacation through time!

Have you ever wondered how much money your neighbors make for a living? Here are the Top 25 Highest Paying Occupations in the Capital Region.

As we get closer to marijuana shops being legal, it looks as if the first one in Upstate New York will be opening soon in the Capital Region. The owner already had a CBD store and will expand into a recreational cannabis store.

A local sleep apnea patient is calling for updated legislation to allow a CPAP machine to be repaired rather than spending money on a replacement every 5 years.

A massive fire broke out at the Schenectady BBL Construction Services Building last week. Multiple crews fought this explosive fire, see the details here.

Salt, sand, and shovels.

Thinking about getting chickens to avoid paying for expensive store eggs? Check out the rules and regulations for domesticated chickens in these 10 Capital Region cities.