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David Klein is a 74-year-old multi-millionaire from Syracuse who amassed a small fortune when he created the Jelly Belly jelly bean company back in the 1970s.  Over the years, Klein also amassed a multitude of nicknames such as,  "Mr. Jelly Be...

Not even the magic of the season could prevent city officials from canceling the popular Schenectady Holiday Parade last September, which would have been the Electric City's 52nd year.
But on Friday, Schenectady officials announced that Christmas is in the city is back, and Covid won't be c…

My gosh, what's up with the Capital Region's obsession with Chick-fil-A?
Has any area done more clucking about the arrival of a fast-food chain more than we have?
Great news: We're getting 2 Chick-fil-A's in the area sometime soon.  So, can we cool it with all the hype, specul…

When it comes to Lake George's history and charming nostalgia, including the very early days of Storytown USA and The Great Escape, few are more knowledgable than Bob Carroll.
Carrol lives in Los Angeles now, but he was born in Johnstown and lived in the Capital Region for many years. …

It's not even Labor Day, and here we go with "all things fall."
I see and hear people in the Capital Region talking about foliage, sipping their pumpkin spice lattes, excited about wearing baggier clothes, getting ready for football, and cider donuts...

The notice came out to Albany residents late last week detailing many of the road closures in the city beginning on Monday 8/16 and lasting through Wednesday 8/19 as cast and crew return to work on the HBO series White House Plumbers. 
We won't know until shooting begins if series stars Woody Harrels…

Saratoga's Broadway Deli continues to serve delicious daily specials to hungry patrons looking to fill their bellies.  But lately, the management team seems more inclined to post a beef, rather than serve it.
When you own a business in Saratoga Springs during track season, you take the good…

While the media circus gathers in Albany, New York covering the latest sexual harrassent allegations against Governor Cuomo, the Gov. himself appears to be staying relaxed, calm and as cool as can be.  And as the near tidal wave of former allies call for his resignation, the Governor on Thursda…

Are things in the Spa City really this bad?
The outspoken owner of a very popular deli in the heart of Saratoga Springs is counting down the days until the animals leave town and track season is over. But he's not talking about the thoroughbreds...

Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, and Troy nightlife is buzzing once again.
Bars and restaurants are packed and many of are finally getting back to our regular social life and dating scene. Summertime in the Capital Region can - and should be -  be an exciting time
But it can also be somewhat danger…

Not a bad way to ring in 2022!  Capital Region fans of comedian Sebastian Maniscalco have waited a long time to see their favorite story-telling funnyman.  Maniscalco has had multiple dates canceled in the Capital Region as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, but he is coming back and you&a…

Fans of Showtime's Dexter will be ecstatic to know that their favorite serial killer - along with much of the original cast -  is coming back for a 9th season.  After an eight year hiatus, Michael C. Hall is back in his familiar role as Dexter, the blood spatter analyst by d…