Brian and Chrissy

Did You Know? A rock legend recently explained how he was inspired to write one of the biggest 80's rock songs after he was caught speeding in Upstate NY while on his way from Albany Airport to Lake Placid for a show. Thinking that the speed limit back in the 1980s was 65 MPH, this lead-footed rocker gassed it up to 62 MPH, only to get pulled over.  Here's the rest of the story: The Lyrics "I

These are Our All-Time Favorite Rides and Attractions at the Great Escape.  Did Yours Make the List? As Winter slowly winds down its chilly grip on Upstate, New York, quickly we turn our attention to warmer days, longer nights, and weekend trips (starting in late May) to Lake George to check out the Great Escape. ...

The Lyrics "It took me 16 hours to get to L.A. Gonna write me up a 125 Post my face wanted dead or alive Take my license, all that jive I can't drive 55!"  Sammy Hagar claims that he was traveling through Albany when he got the speeding ticket that inspired his '80s hit "I Can't Drive 55!"

The powerful storm that swept through the Capital Region yesterday afternoon came fast and furious catching many of us by surprise.  Trees were uprooted, power lines came down and sadly, at least two lives were lost yesterday afternoon as a result.  This morning, as many people in the Capital Region wake and start the day, they're doing so without power.  It's estimated that at least 140,000 peopl

In press releases sent out today from both Rivers Casino in Schenectady and the Saratoga Casino in Saratoga Springs, the rippling local and global effects of the coronovirus will temporarily suspend their operations.

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The Benoits built their enormous family on love, kindness and compassion. They have five biological children and seven children they adopted.

Homer LaVoie from Schodak is an 88-year-old Navy Vet and is our Hometown Hero for October.

Last night's Arena Bowl Championship was a lot of fun and felt like a throwback to the 90's when the Firebirds were kings of the town.  Just like in 1999, area fans will never forget where they were and who they were with when the 2019 Albany Empire won Arena Bowl 32.  Here are some random thoughts about the game last night with some other observations that have nothing to do with football mixed i

A herd of 75 bison that escaped a farm in Sharon, NY are roaming throughout rural upstate and wreaking havoc on farms.  The herd escaped last Thursday and folks in pockets of areas in Schoharie County have reported sightings of groups of the large, powerful and at times unpredictable animals. Those trying to bring in the bison seem baffled and befuddled by the bearded beasts, making the capture qu

With Capital Region temperatures about to skyrocket this weekend, maybe a little side-hustle by your kids could help them generate enough cha-ching for a new bike, some video games, toys or even contribute to a local charity.  This young man's cold marketing strategy was so successful, neighbors called the cops in an attempt freeze out the young entrepreneurs plans. But to no avail.  This is a cla

Madison VanDenburg and Moriah Formica, two of the areas most talented singers, have announced a show together at the Times Union Center in June.