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In case you somehow missed it (though it was all over the news and social media), the 'Simpsons' recently had an episode where it made fun of Upstate New York.  It even hit close to home, with Niskayuna making an appearance as part of the episode...

Half of the infamous "Jay and Silent Bob" duo will be in the Capital Region this month for a live show. Coming to the Albany Funny Bone, Jason Mewes will be doing a 21 years of age and older stand-up show.  As a HUGE "Jay and Silent Bob" fan, I already got myself some VIP tickets, which include a meet-and-greet...

This summer, teenagers can work out AND potentially win a scholarship with Planet Fitness. Starting May 15th, the Planet Fitness ‘Teen Summer Challenge’ kicks off.  Teenagers aged 15 to 18 can spend the summer working out as much as they want at Planet Fitness, and according to their official site, any teen who signs up is automatically entered into the Planet Fitness Scholarship Sweepstakes... Re

The ‘Rise of the Empire’ is upon us!  The Albany Empire kicked off their AFL season last night, and kicked some butt with a win. In front of 11,682 fans, the Albany Empire defeated the Columbus Destroyers to start off the season in a competitive way...

To someone who loves all things spooky, scary, and spiritual, this was huge news. Lorraine Warren, clairvoyant who along with her husband Ed served as an inspiration for the hit ‘Conjuring’ universe movies, passed away at the age of 92...

OK- so sure, Albany isn’t a perfectly picturesque scenic tourist destination like Fiji or something.  But we’re not exactly living in a piling heap of trash.  However, one famous comedian recently called Albany the ‘biggest dump’ of the 28 cities on his tour...

When I hear the term “Peep Show”, it really makes me think of only one thing.  So, hearing about a new “Peep Show” IPA from New York, I was clearly intrigued.  I mean come on, it sounds like a risque beer experience.  Except, it turned out to be something completely different...

One Capital Region burger is among the top ten best in the state! As a burger person, this kind of news is pretty cool to me (and has me licking my lips).  The New York Beef Council is looking for the best burger in the state, and according to newyorkupstate...

According to a recent post on Albany.com, plans are underway to try and make New York City the new capital of New York. Clearly, this was something I had to read.  Then try and research.  The post on Albany.com focuses on the potential move of the Capital to New York City, and states that plans are underway, but it didn’t really give me any actual facts...

As if it’s not bad enough with the Fentanyl already... A pretty common drug recently was found to laced with Fentanyl.  News 10 abc reported a police warning issued about Fentanyl-laced marijuana.  The News 10 abc report said that marijuana laced with Fentanyl was confiscated in a parking lot, and also that three people were found unconscious in a car in a separate incident, leading to the issue o

Time for some free ice cream! Even though I'm a New Yorker, I spent many years living in Vermont.  So Ben & Jerry's ice cream was a staple for many years of my life.  As for "Free Cone Day"?  Well, it basically was a holiday we looked forward to every year. ...

The Albany Empire's arena football season hasn't started quite yet, but you can already enjoy the Albany Empire... at lunch. 'The Empire Deli', dedicated to the Albany Empire is a new addition to the Albany International Airport.  News 10 abc reported that the deli planned for an opening this weekend, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the presence of Albany Empire players and coaches... R