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Ok, people stop freaking out. More than likely Russia isn’t interested in the 37 selfies you took in your bathroom, or that picture of your prized bass you caught in Lake George, or even that cute picture of your grandchild. The age changing smartphone app “FACEAPP” has taken the world by storm and …

You can have a 'night at the Roxbury', stay in Genie's Bottle, or live like Indiana Jones for a few.
Not far from the Capital Region, there's a themed-hotel that is so unique you won't even just feel like you went on a vacation.  You'll feel like you escaped reality…

This Tuesday, a sports betting lounge plans to open at a local casino.
In a rush to open the first sportsbook in New York, multiple casinos are working on plans, however according to newyorkupstate.com, Rivers Casino in Schenectady just might be the first...

Another big comedy show is coming to the Capital Region!
Just announced, Jerry Seinfeld will be coming to Albany for a live show.  As a fan of satire and sarcasm, I for one can not wait.  He'll be at the Palace Theatre October 10th to perform his live stand-up comedy show (so…

The weekend is upon you! Things to do can get expensive, but- they don't have to be.
Searching around the interwebs, I found some fun activities to do this weekend that won't cost you an arm and a leg, or your entire bank account.  From the race track to Troy, here goes:

The 12th Annual…

Metallica Children's Book Is Coming Out November 26th.

The best superhero is a topic that can be up for endless debate.  Who has the best powers, the best outfit, the best strength, and so on and so on.  Well, now you can take whatever your favorite things are and create your very own superhero...

It's the first summer in over two decades without a cross-country Vans Warped Tour.  The end of an era for fans looking for pop punk, alt rock, metalcore, and more all in one with a lifestyle and festival vibe thrown in.  It's also the first summer featuring the Inaugural Rocksta…

Last week, I posted that the final music lineup was announced for the New York State Fair.
Well, if you're interested in going to the fair itself, you can get tickets starting this week at a discounted price.  This Monday, July 8th, advanced tickets are going on sale...

The WWE SummerSlam Heatwave Tour might not be coming to the Capital Region until July 8th, but you can meet a WWE Hall of Famer tonight.
Heroes Hideout at Colonie Center, home of everything Funko POP! and WWE, is going to be hosting an event tonight featuring Lita...

According to urban legend fireworks punk are made of camel dung.

Frontier Town has been a work in progress.  Just last year, we posted about ground being broken for Frontier Town.  Now?  It's officially opening for the season and camping this weekend.
According to the official Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) site, …