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Fights, a stabbing, and now stalking. Crossgates is yet again in the news after a man was arrested this past Wednesday.  Cbs 6 Albany posted about Jamel Jones, a 34 year old male, who was arrested for unlawful imprisonment and stalking...

For the cost of a cheap used car, you can rent an entire ski resort not far from the Capital Region.  If you get a group of friends together?  Well, it's really not that bad of a price. As a skier, the newyorkupstate.com post caught my eye...

So people are leaving New York.  That's not news.  But, some lawmakers are now trying to figure out why. I almost did a survey to see what you would say, but instead I figured you could comment and let me know since I'm writing about this...

Just because you're getting older doesn't mean birthdays need to be less exciting.  Because really, what's more exciting than free food. I go out to eat a fair amount around the Capital Region.  Yes, I'm a sucker for chain restaurants like Cheesecake Factory just as much as I love stand-alone restaurants...

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 Lake George Winter Carnival is kicking off February 1st and the schedule of events is out. Every year since 1961 Lake George has hosted the Winter Carnival, with all kinds of fun for all ages.   With events every weekend over the month of February, from a hot chocolate bar on the beach to the official Opening Ceremonies and a polar plunge, the Winter Carnival helps to make the cold weather a l

Some local Supermarkets are going to start charging for paper bags. Initially I read about Price Chopper initiating the charge this Spring on News 10 abc, but it turns out it's not just them.  So starting this March, according to News 10 abc, Price Chopper is going to be charging an extra 5 cents per paper bag...

So I want to know your thoughts on this one. Apparently New York City has something that I never knew existed.  A No Pants subway day.  The Times Union posted about it, with photos, so obviously I had to look right?  I started to wonder why there was a whole day dedicated to wearing no pants on subways around New York City...

Get ready for some cider challenges. Nine Pin is bringing back their 26er Club full of cider sampling and challenges.  I mean, sure, Saratoga Cider Night is coming up February 21st (a super fun event).  BUT, the 26er club?  That lasts all year long...

One lawmaker out of New York City wants to double the tax on beer in New York State. I caught this posted by Channel 7 abc out of Buffalo, because a bill has already been written.  Harvey Epstein of the New York Assembly has sponsored Bill Number A8915 to double the tax on beer...

The last time a small earthquake hit Northern New York, I was lying on my back deck tanning in a bathing suit and thought to myself "weird, why did my butt just jiggle".  I picked my head up, looked around, and then put my head back down...

Governor Cuomo overstepped his authority on this one. At least, according to a New York State Supreme Court that overturned his emergency ban on flavored vaping products.  The ruling was made just this past week to overturn Cuomo's ban on flavored vaping products...