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Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
Herkimer Police Issue Missing Person Alert for CNY Woman
Herkimer Police are actively seeking information that could lead them to Morehouse's whereabouts. The department issued the missing person alert around midnight Tuesday and said her family believes her life could be in danger. Based on the provided photo, Morehouse has shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes. No information regarding...
Star Trek Cast Member Calls Out Albany For Our Insatiable Appetites
It appears that the Capital Region caught the eye of one of television's most famous space explorers. We all know that this summer has been insane when it comes to traveling. They've been reporting on busy airports since the end of May and it doesn't appear to be letting up anytime soon.
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
5 Things That Are Illegal To Throw Away in New York State And How to Dispose of Them
You may be cleaning out your garage, or attic, or just getting rid of some items in your home. Before you try and throw some of the items in your household garbage, you should be informed. Not everything can go to the dump. New York State has its own set...
See Photos from Devastating Warehouse Fire in Downtown Albany, NY
For the second time in the span of mere months, a building on Learned Street in Albany's warehouse district has been claimed by a massive fire. Per a report from ABC News 10 and other outlets, a three-story warehouse building located at 20 Learned Street in Albany caught fire late Friday night. Albany Fire Department crews were dispatched at 10:41PM that evening, according to the report.
We Agree! Study Calls New York the ‘Best State in America’ for Sports Lovers
We've always believed that New York has the best sports teams, and the best sports fans, in the country. Now, we've found data that backs this claim up. A study was recently done by the experts at SmileHub Ratings that determined the best states in America for sports lovers. The...
Popular Albany County Pizzeria Turning Off the Oven for Good
No one wants to see any business, let alone a Capital Region mom-and-pop style restaurant, close its doors for good, but sadly, that's what's happening at a popular pizza spot. Recently, they shared the news with their valued customers that they have just a few days left to enjoy a...
Will The Albany Firebirds Win The Arena Football League Title?
The Albany Firebirds are in the championship of the Arena Football League and they will take on the Billings Outlaws. Billings beat the Firebirds just under a month ago in a controversial game especially relating to officiating. The venue for the game is quite interesting at a mall in East Rutherford New Jersey called the American Dream. Below is my quick take on this as seen in The Times Union:
Police Arrest Capital Region Man Accused of Smashing Fire Truck
Cohoes Police Arrest Man Who Vandalized Fire Truck. Great work by the Cohoes Police to apprehend a man that they say had been vandalizing multiple properties owned and used by the Cohoes Fire Department over the last few weeks. According to the Cohoes Police Department, at around 6:10 p.m. last...
Taste of Toga Food & Music Festival Is Back For 2024!
The Capital Region’s ultimate food and music festival is back!. It’s the 2nd Annual Taste of Toga Festival from Noon to 4 on Saturday, September 14th at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds!. This is your chance to enjoy an afternoon of live music from great local bands while sampling...
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Socks, Underwear and More Now Locked Up At Albany, New York Walmart
It appears that due to theft of these items they've now been locked behind glass to prevent any more stealing. Over the weekend like many of you I was doing my usual errands. That would include certain odds and ends that I need to get at places like either Walmart or Target. This weekend I chose Walmart and I think I might be close to not choosing them again.
Spotted In Saratoga! See The Pub Where Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy Spent Part of His Weekend
Dave Portnoy is the man who created the sports and pop culture blog Barstool Sports. Portnoy, also known as El Presidente, hosts the "One Bite" pizza review, the most famous pizza review on the planet. Most importantly Dave Portnoy is papa to Famous Miss Peaches, a young Pitbull Dave rescued earlier this year.
Experts Want New Yorkers to Turn off Air Conditioners at Night
Some experts are in hot water for telling people to shut the AC off at night because it's bad for their health and wallets. Talk about an odd time to make this information public.... The National Weather Service is warning Central New York of extreme heat this week and is...
Secret Camera Installed in Bathroom at Upstate New York CVS
An Upstate New York man has been arrested after being accused of installing a recording device in a CVS Pharmacy bathroom. A CVS Pharmacy manager from Schenectady, New York was arrested, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after police say he installed a recording device in the employees-only bathroom at the CVS store located at 2801 Guilderland Ave. Rotterdam, New York.
New York State Police Seek Your Help Identifying These 2, Accused of Stealing From an Upstate Farm Stand
Take the road less traveled. Sure the New York State Thruway will get you from point A to point B quickly but think of all you will miss along the way. The small town charm of Main Street or perhaps the roadside farm stand where you can buy fresh goods from local farmers. Just don't be these guys.
Can You Help Solve This 36 Year Old Capital Region Cold Case?
Pamela Ann Devizzio, a twenty-eight-year-old waitress at Mangino's Restaurant on Saratoga Lake, was a well-known figure in downtown Saratoga Springs' nightlife scene. She often stayed out late, socializing with friends from the local food service industry. On July 5, 1988, Pam's father, Tony Devizzio, became worried when he couldn't reach...
Homes For Heroes Apartments Open For New York Veterans
New York state continues to expand efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for Veterans across the state, this time with more than a dozen apartments, with supportive services, in Rockland County. Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Homes for Heroes Apartments, Rockland County. Rockland County is now home to a 14-unit...
When to Get Admission, Parking & Ride Passes for New York State Fair
It's almost New York State Fair time. When do tickets go on sale?. Admission, parking, and Midway tickets to enjoy all the rides are going on sale Tuesday, July 16 at 9 AM. Your $8 admission ticket includes access to tons of free entertainment on the grounds and daily concerts at Chevy Court and Suburban Park. For $25 you can get the Frequent Fairgoer pass and attend every day. Admission is free for anyone 65 and older or 12 and under.
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