It’s finally here, the last day of 2020. Yesterday we took a look at some of the events that occurred during 2020, but now it’s time to look ahead to 2021. What are your hopes and dreams for 2021?
We talked about General Schuyler having the remains of some of his slaves removed from his property. So, no one should be surprised that a school named after him is scheduled to be renamed.
The NYS governor's 2020 budget recognizes "that positive relationships between the police and their communities are crucial to creating a safer New York" and seeks to increase public trust in NYS' law enforcement agencies.
A new survey found the average Android user spends three hours and 42 minutes a day looking at their phone, and the average iPhone user spends four hours and 54 minutes.
What Grade Would You Give Your Significant Other? A survey asked people to give their significant other letter grades in a bunch of different aspects of their relationship.
A study was done recently that listed the top 50 safest cities in New York state. Two Capital Region cities were in the top 50 and one landed in the top 5.
It's a fact, women prefer the dad-bod over 6 pack-abs and it's a pretty good day because of it. Two-thirds of women say that they prefer a little flab covering them abs. And on behalf of all of the men out like me who are not afraid to admit it, thank you...
A local school district is using technology that maps bus routes for drivers and equips students with ID cards they must scan as they enter and exit the bus.
I saw this online and it made me think: "Where does downtown Albany start and end?" If you're not from Albany and you ask people who were born and raised in Albany, they will all give you different answers. If someone says "I live downtown," people tend to thi…
There is a product out there called Deo Perfume Candy, which is a rose-flavored product that contains geraniol, an alcohol found in rose oil that “aromatizes” as it evaporates through the skin. (Ummm… in English, please?) It’s edible deodorant. Whoa…
I was under the impression that most Capital Region schools had started already… wait, so you’re telling me you’re JUST posting your “first day of school” pics on Facebook NOW? I apologize for the use of all caps, but hopefully I mad…
Between the persistency of the surgeon general and bans everywhere from workplaces to bars, being a smoker should be harder than it’s ever been before. But are these anti-smoking efforts actually causing a decline in the rates of cigarette consumption?
According to a new survey from Gallup, 66 percent of adults drink alcohol, up from 64 percent last year. But are these Americans who imbibe enjoying the occasional glass of wine or are they pounding beer after beer?
It was a scrappy first half in the Team USA/Argentina Men’s Basketball game yesterday. Argentina must have fallen asleep at half time as the game finished 126-97 with Lebron James and company coming out on top. The big story, however, was Carmelo Anthony being on the business end of …
The rules of tipping in restaurants vary among nations and culture. In the United States, 15 percent is considered customary for average service. However, a new ’60 Minutes’/Vanity Fair Poll 990 American adults has found that a good chunk of diners typically …