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This is Really One of the Most Common Languages in New York?
This is Really One of the Most Common Languages in New York?
This is Really One of the Most Common Languages in New York?
English and Spanish aside, what do you think is the most common language in New York?  Well, it's definitely not one that I expected. Business Insider did an article about the most common languages in each state, excluding English and Spanish...
The Worst Things About This Season in the Capital Region
The Worst Things About This Season in the Capital Region
The Worst Things About This Season in the Capital Region
While I do think the Capital Region is a great place to live, there's also a lot of things that routinely drive me crazy.  Especially around this time of year.  The winter season is starting, the holidays are approaching, and I'm pretty sure we can all agree on some certain pet peeves...
Get Nostalgic This Winter With Rollerskating
Get Nostalgic This Winter With Rollerskating
Get Nostalgic This Winter With Rollerskating
Recently, a couple Capital Region locations landed on a list of "blast-from-the-past" rollerskating rinks. The list, posted by newyorkupstate.com, did actually make me feel really nostalgic.  I used to love going roller-skating as a kid growing up...
Two NY Casinos Land on Top Ten List for the U.S.
Two NY Casinos Land on Top Ten List for the U.S.
Two NY Casinos Land on Top Ten List for the U.S.
Two casinos in New York have made a list of the Top Ten casinos in the U.S. outside of Las Vegas. I guess Las Vegas was excluded since that’s a beast of its own.  However, there are a ton of casinos outside of Vegas, and recently a vote was done to pick the top ten nationally...
Capital Region Makes List of Top Cities For Rats
Capital Region Makes List of Top Cities For Rats
Capital Region Makes List of Top Cities For Rats
It's not the first time the Capital Region has landed on this list, but still, yikes. And of course, when I read this news, I automatically started listening to "Rats" by Ghost, so at least there's a good rock song to go with it.  According to a recent list that CNY Central reported on, the Capital Region has landed on a list of the Top 50 "Rattiest" cities in the nation... Rea
Local Hotel Lands on List of Best Haunted Hotels
Local Hotel Lands on List of Best Haunted Hotels
Local Hotel Lands on List of Best Haunted Hotels
Ready to get your spook on? Apparently one of the best haunted hotels is located not far from the Capital Region.  The Sagamore Resort on Lake George was chosen as one of the best haunted hotels according to the Times Union.  Obviously this caught my eye as a lover of everything spooky and occult...
Where To See The Fireworks In The 518
Where To See The Fireworks In The 518
Where To See The Fireworks In The 518
From Albany to the Adirondacks and everywhere in between, Fourth of July firework displays will be lighting up Capital Region skies this week. Here's a list of large firework shows beginning on Wednesday and booming through the middle of July happening all throughout the 518!
Capital Region Lands on List of Best Donuts in New York
Capital Region Lands on List of Best Donuts in New York
Capital Region Lands on List of Best Donuts in New York
Turns out you can satisfy that sweet tooth with some of the best donuts in Upstate New York right around the Capital Region. From classic and simple donuts, to donuts topped with bacon and elaborate frosting, a list of the 27 best donut shops in Upstate New York (posted by newyorkupstate...
Turns Out, New York is Pretty Mediocre According to Recent Report
Turns Out, New York is Pretty Mediocre According to Recent Report
Turns Out, New York is Pretty Mediocre According to Recent Report
This might not be a shock to some, but it turns out, New York is a pretty so-so place to live. I'm not saying I agree, though where we landed was pretty humorous.  Sure the winter's over so my mood is a little bit better (though I didn't appreciate the snow flakes around Mother's Day when I was in the mountains)...
Fun Necessities For A Snowstorm
Fun Necessities For A Snowstorm
Fun Necessities For A Snowstorm
It’s the first big snowstorm of 2019, and we hope everyone is as stocked up and prepared as possible. But aside from the typical and practical necessities- flashlights, shovels, gloves, water, bread, batteries, etc- we wanted to know what else is necessary for a storm...

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