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Mac-n-Cheese Bowl is back and set for Saturday, March 26, but outside on Remsen Street in Cohoes this year.

Typically, grabbing a drink with friends means a glass of wine or a beer. Since it is so cold, why not go out and grab a warm drink and we have some warm spots and beverages for you to check out.

Keeping to your new year's resolution to eat healthier while dining out just got a little easier with the opening of the Bare Blends in Saratoga. You can find Bare Blends in the plaza at 18 Congress St. in downtown Saratoga Springs and offers made-to-order bowls, smoothies, and juices.

The CEOs from various companies from around the Capital Region participate in the friendly competition to encourage the most significant number of donors. For example, a running tally will be shared on the Red Cross of Eastern New York social media platforms, and the winner announced in March as part of Red Cross Month.

I am not a big fan of cold weather. I will deal with it but getting me outside is pretty hard. But lately, being inside is getting to me also. So what is a warm-weather person supposed to do in the wintertime? Go out and have indoor fun!

Albany is known for its architecture, commerce, culture, institutions of higher education, and rich history. But living here does not mean we really appreciate it or even have looked at it other than the Capital of New York.

Have you grabbed your phone and your kids and started to record any of these this past year? If you have, good for you. My kids and I have tried, but half the time, my kids yell, 'mom, you are ruining it!' So I laugh and walk away.

Before you get ready to go with your four-legged friend, there are a few things to consider about hiking with dogs in this part of Upstate New York. First, not all dogs can hike, and some will not do so well with the rocky climb over steep inclines that come with scaling the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks.

If you have your list of resolutions and keep them, that is fantastic; if not, you are not alone. For example, 41% of Americans make New Year's resolutions; but only 9% feel they successfully keep them by the end of the year.

Have you ever wanted to be behind the plate calling the strikes and outs? Well, here is your chance to throw on the full gear, the facemask, the uniform, the pads, and get behind the plate as an umpire. The Capital District Baseball Association and Capital District Softball Association are looking for new members for the 2022 season

In the meantime, officials ask the community for patience and drivers to obey all signage. Hopefully, with the new signs, you won't be stuck in the roundabout; and you won't be going right round, right round!

You love giving presents, but you don't like wrapping. Or maybe, you love to give it your all when it comes to wrapping a gift. I must confess, I am terrible at it.