Hudson River

While the city that never sleeps continues to be regarded as a "capital of the world", it is Albany, New York, that remains at the heart of New York state. Why?

Some people don't believe me when I tell them that 30 and 40 pound fish are being caught in the Hudson River, in the area between Albany and Troy right now. Each year in the spring, Striped bass or Morone saxatilis, for you fish species experts, can be caught in the Hudson River all the way up to the Troy dam. BIG ONES!

And really, would you?

Some you may know, some may be new to you

Sure you expect to find glowing fish, but this was definitely out of the norm.

One resident says the ice jams have been known to move the bridge

One of those unforgettable days when at least six boats became dislodged by massive chunks of ice moving down the river.

This 1740s restored Captain's House overlooks the Schodack Creek & Hudson River. There are three finished floors with potential on the 4th floor for more living space. Check out the basement which is finished but has so much character with exposed rock and tons of character. Fantastic location – 2.5 hours from NYC & 20 minutes to Hudson & Capital Region. So much to do – just minutes to boating, rail trail, 500-acre nature preserve, museums, art galleries, restaurants & farm markets. For sale for $949,000

Firefighters jumped into the 37 degree water to save the man

A bald eagle is one of the most majestic things you will ever see and one of the best places to catch a glimpse of one this winter is here in the Capital Region.

This masterpiece of modern architecture would be illegal to build today because of how close it is to the river. Current setback laws require homes on riverfront parcels to now be built at least 100 feet from the river, making Ledgerock extremely rare and one-of-a-kind.

Is the Tappan Zee Bridge making a return?