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When it comes to raking in the most cash, these are the top occupations to work in the Capital Region.

If you're one of those people who may have been laid off temporarily or permanently, here are some businesses still looking for help.

I will gladly take $100,000 (and hopefully all the free tacos I can get). I'm usually impressed with Taco Bell late night on a Friday or Saturday, after hitting the drive-through on Wolf Road.  But to be honest, this most recent news article I caught is pretty impressive as well...

There are plans to invest millions into a hemp processing plant, and it would happen not far from the Capital Region. According to News Channel 13, Sheldon Roberts who is a graduate of UAlbany, is responsible for the plans.  He is hoping to open a hemp processing plant, according to the report, in Canajoharie...

Work- something that most of the time is a necessity.  That work-week grind can be exhausting.  And of course, there are all different types of work places, from offices to restaurants, to concert halls. As someone who has always worked in both music and healthcare in my professional life, I stumbled across an article that really raised an interested question...

Colonie restaurant asks patrons to be kind.

Is this really the 'greatest tragedy' of his career? New York recently lost a bid to have internet company Amazon's second headquarters in New York City.  Well, according to an article posted by newyorkupstate.com, Governor Cuomo referred to that loss as the "greatest tragedy" during his time in government...

Should employers be testing for something if it's legal? Back in May, I posted about how more employers in New York were dropping drug testing.  The topic has come up again in the news, and the area still seems to be vague as New York seems to be getting closer to the legalization of marijuana...

A report was just release with the five fastest growing jobs in New York- and a few of them are in locations right around Albany! News 10 abc released a report on the five fastest growing jobs in New York.  Now, it’s not just the fastest growing jobs for this year...

Need work? Love the track? Well, you're in luck because the New York Racing Association, Inc. is hosting a job fair this Friday (June 15th) and Saturday (June 16th)!  News 10 abc reported on the job fair, open to anyone who's interested in working at the Saratoga Race Course during this summer season...

An interesting article posted by News 10 abc drove home a point that workplaces are moving away from marijuana testing to fill thin applicant and workforce pools.  In a time where marijuana is being legalized medically, and in some states for recreational purposes, it's questionable if marijuana should still be included in drug screening for employment...

As reported by the Times Union, General Electric announced that it will be laying off 130 hourly workers in their Niskayuna and Schenectady locations.  Reportedly, employees were notified at a meeting this past Friday, and the layoffs will be happening in the next two weeks...