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It's like a vacation through time!

There may be some major development of a large piece of property across from the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station. The Twin brothers who own the property have big plans that they intend on presenting to the city soon.

Will I finally be able to get a table at trivia night now?

They have been a staple on Fourth Street in Troy for eight years. The owners of Troy's Superior Merchandise Company have decided to close its doors. But they won't be gone forever.

The iconic storefront is getting a new resident.

If you drive around the Capital Region, whether to commute to work or school, you may notice a difference on the roads. In recent years, local police departments have drastically decreased the number of tickets they issue for traffic violations.

In a recent vote, the Troy Planning Commission gave partial approval to redevelop part of the Troy Atrium into an apartment complex while still accommodating the Troy Farmers Market both inside and outside.

Salt, sand, and shovels.

Don't sleep on these spots.

Even though there was no grand prize winner in last night's Mega Millions drawing, someone in the Capital Region is waking up a little bit richer this morning. There were two second-place tickets sold in New York state and one in the Capital Region.

As a newly minted resident of downtown Troy, I had now been drafted in one of the Capital Region’s greatest feuds: Famous Lunch vs Gus’s Hotdogs.

When Oh Corn! Arepas and More closed its Halfmoon location suddenly in October 2021 after five years, customers weren't sure where the Venezuelan restaurant would reopen.

For the second time this season, Troy will be featured in a Hallmark Channel original film - this time around the disputed authorship of a Christmas tradition born in the town.

Prepare for a rough Friday commute.

Now that your shovel is nice and warmed up...

The store opened its first location in a basement in 1967.

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 Troy in May. They have plans for more locations and their new one just opened in Schenectady.

Less than two weeks after a popular downtown Troy coffee shop closed its doors for good, a replacement has been found.

Living in Upstate New York has its benefits, especially during the winter months. A new study was done that ranks the best cities in the United States for winter holiday destinations. Three in Upstate New York finished in the top fifty.

Get ready because the world-famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be rolling through the Capital Region and making many local stops. You can step inside this iconic vehicle and chat with the "Hotdoggers" that drive it.

New York's first post-COVID student assessments have been released, and the results aren't good for several of the Capital Region's largest school districts.

Many people in the Capital Region are familiar with a Moroccan restaurant that has three locations here, one in New Jersey, and one now opening up in New York City!

You'll see lots of familiar spots in between scares.

When you think of fish fries in the Capital Region, there are many restaurants that come to mind. But there is one local chain that has been here for over sixty years. One of their original locations is closing its doors forever.

The sad news comes only days after a similar announcement.

It seems like the perfect weather to get to Troy this weekend and enjoy the 2022 Chowderfest. Eighteen restaurants will be participating and it is free to attend. All you have to do is pay for samples.

There are two coffee shops of the same name in the Capital Region that have been around for decades. One is located on 3rd Street in Troy and the other is on Lark Street in Albany. They aren't just coffee shops, they are gathering places, eateries, and part of the community. One of them has closed forever.

You'll laugh so hard it counts as an ab workout.

It was definitely fall football last night with temperatures at some fields in Section 2 dipping into the 40's as the sun fell on Friday evening. 24 teams suited up for 12 games in the Capital Region. There were a number a blowouts, some excitingly close games and some upsets. Something for everyone.

Can you taste the waffle fries yet?