National Buzz

About a month ago, we blogged about Toys R Us closing stores.  Well, it looks like the chain is going to be closing even more.  As reported by the Wall Street Journal this past week, and written about by newyorkupstate.com , Toys R Us is now planning to close 200 stores...

Yikes! A new study from researchers at Columbia University, reported on by the Times Union, has some scary results about what’s present in the waters of the Hudson River.  According to the Times Union, researchers found varying levels of sixteen different pharmaceuticals...

It was a great night at Jupiter Hall, full of competition, crowds, and comedy.  The Albany Empire- Albany’s very own arena football team- hosted their dance team finals at Jupiter Hall in a night of performances, culminating in the announcement of their official dance team...

Let me just preface this by saying that I am beyond excited and supportive of the new license plate design announced for New York.  The design is a choice, you don’t have to get it.  The golden and navy plate isn’t going anywhere. However, now when you head to the DMV to register your car, you can now choose a plate design to help fight the stigma against mental health...

As reported by News 10 abc, KKK flyers were found left on vehicles over the weekend in Saratoga Springs, with information about the Local White Knights of the KKK.  News 10 abc reports that a caller notified police Sunday morning about a flyer left on their car...

Resorts World Catskills has opened their doors today (Feb. 8).

Sure, you don’t need a passport for domestic travel.  If you’re flying anywhere within the United States, your driver’s license totally works...for now.  According to the New York DMV, after October of 2020 your driver’s license will no longer get you on a plane to fly domestically...

According to an article posted by newyorkupstate.com, Governor Cuomo is planning on proposing legislation that would make high schools provide free feminine hygiene products for girls grades 6-12. Now whether you like Governor Cuomo or not, that's something to celebrate...

Let me just preface this with my thoughts.  I LOVE rock and roll. I LOVE heavy metal.  I LOVE classic rock.  I LOVE southern rock.  I LOVE punk.  I love it all.  And when I'm at shows, loving it all, I'm wearing either ripped jeans, a denim jacket, a denim vest, or some sort of denim...

The 2018 Winter Olympics are coming up.  Happening in PyeongChang, South Korea, the Olympic Games start in just 18 days.  Featuring sports such as alpine ski racing, freestyle skiing, bobsled, curling, ski jumping, among many others, the Winter OIympics are never boring...

Talk about having fun with this winter weather! News 10 abc reported earlier today that a fake car, made entirely of snow, was ticketed by police.  The incident occurred in the land of our northern neighbors- Canada.  And more specifically, it was a fake DeLorean...

Get ready to say goodbye to about 10 percent of the Dunkin’ Donuts menu!  I’m not sure why this bothers me so much, as I never get anything but an extra-large coffee with a turbo shot, but still, I’m bothered.  According to News 10 abc, Dunkin’ Donuts is going to be cutting back on some less popular items to streamline services, including some of their smoothies and breakfast sandwiches... Read Mo