summer

Saratoga Race Course is one of the most historic sports venues in the world and they are hiring for this year's meet. There are hundreds of jobs available and employees can be hired as young as fifteen years old. One of my first jobs was working as an usher at the Saratoga Race Course when I was just sixteen.

The Palace Theatre is bringing back its weekly Summer in the City movie series – offering free, family-friendly movies throughout July and August.

If you've tried citronella, bug spray, and calling on a higher power but you're still getting eaten up by mosquitos, it may be time to change your clothes.

We know pollen is awful in the Capital Region and Upstate New York, but if you’re not doing this regularly during allergy season, you risk losing big money...

County Fairs are about to open up. New York has 62 counties, and here are are 13 of the best ones.

Nine museums here in Upstate New York are letting active military and their families enjoy free admission from now until Labor Day.

Saratoga Race Course is one of the most historic sports venues in the world and they are hiring for this year's meet. There are hundreds of jobs available and employees can be hired as young as fifteen years old. One of my first jobs was working as an usher at the Saratoga Race Course when I was just sixteen.

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

Summer at the Plaza is fully underway with a summerlong lineup of food trucks, fun fitness classes, and free lunchtime concerts at Albany's Empire State Plaza.

The new Clifton Park Druthers Brewing Company is on track to open sometime this summer. The computer renderings of this massive brewhouse are stunning. Now we can see the progress the builders are making to have Druthers open this summer. Check out the computer renderings and the structure. It's all starting to come to life!

One company is taking extra measures to shut down summer parties across New York state, with the threat of legal action against anyone that would defy them.

Today marks the beginning of the sixth season of the CDPHP Cycle! program and the first day of participation for two Capital Region communities.

The gas prices are still very high and before we know it, summer will be here and we are going to want to travel. Not only will we have to worry about gas prices, but the New York State Thruway isn't cheap to drive. One lawmaker is proposing a bill that would make the NY Thruway toll-free this summer.

If you travel the New York State Thruway, you know it can get pretty expensive. There may be some relief in sight. There is legislation to give the Thruway tolls a break and to offset the high gas prices. Not only will it help motorists, but it will also help with local tourism.

If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, the City of Albany is pleased to announce the return of Yoga in the Park and PlayStreets for 2021.

As we move forward in our return to normalcy, we can’t forget that COVID-19 is still spreading in the community. The latest outbreak has been reported at a children’s summer camp in the Capital Region.

This is one sure way to be arrested at a New York concert this Summer.

If you are looking for some outdoor fun this summer, the New York State Office of General Services has announced free movies night in Albany.

Mayor of Charles V. Patricelli, along with City Council Members announced today that the Watervliet community swimming pool will be opening on Monday, June 28 at 12 p.m. for the 2021 summer season.

There are some pretty cool virtual camps being offered for free online through Microsoft including backpacking in the United Kingdom and coding your own video games. Here's how to sign up for your kids.

Albany Violence continues another summer full of shoot outs.

Everyone should continue to just hide out in the AC as much as possible for the foreseeable future but, If you do find yourself in a situation where you need to venture outdoors - fear not! I've compiled a shortlist of fans and misters to help you beat the heat.

Some private summer camps aren’t waiting for the governor to make the decision for them, they’ve decided to close their camps for the summer.

What was your favorite song this summer? Every summer has their anthem my personal anthem for the summer was the Da Baby - Suge.

The Crossing of Colonie would be serving breakfast and lunch for kids and teens under the age of 18 years old.

Don't go broke this summer and not have enough money to make sure your warm this winter. Here are 5 tips to save some dough this summer.

Frontier Town has been a work in progress.  Just last year, we posted about ground being broken for Frontier Town.  Now?  It's officially opening for the season and camping this weekend. According to the official Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) site, Frontier Town will be officially open June 28th through Columbus Day...

Okay, so I'm not a nudist. I have nothing against people who are- I mean, hey, to each their own.  I have actually even had my own experience on a nudist beach out in Utah while camping along the Colorado River (unintentionally).  But I do happen to find comedy in puns...

From rock to alt rock to rap to pop and more, the final lineup for the New York State Fair is stacked- and has been announced in case you missed it. With concerts from August 21st through September 2nd, there are ample opportunities to see some live music at the fair...

Is it happening? Not happening? It really depends on the week, and this week the festival back in play at a new venue.