My daughter Grace is two and a half, and she means the world to me. Even though she has only been here for a short while, it is difficult to remember life without her. She is our sunshine!

When she wakes up, she wants to joke around... gobble my nose... interrogate me about 'drinking' all the pizza... tell me I can't buy coconuts... give me kisses... hide under the covers from the crocodiles... ask about having marshmallows for breakfast... suck her thumb and hold my ear while she snuggles me up.

Life without any of that really wouldn't be life at all.



Even when she was an infant, the bond was so strong, it was like I had known her my entire life. I worried so much about SIDS in those early months and cherished every moment as she grew. I was fortunate and still have my little girl to hold in my arms. Other parents, however, are going through every parent's worst nightmare, and my heart goes out to them.

Wow, that was pretty nice to see a little slice of home while watching the big game last night. Did you catch the GE Super Bowl Commercial? It was filmed right in Schenectady!

The Crowne Plaza Hotel on State Street in Albany, NY is undergoing a metamorphosis.

A group of us tried Pizza Wars last night. We arrived at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road a little before 5 and were expecting great things. Great things, however were not expecting us. The night was more than a little disappointing.

Have a hankering for something sweet? There's no sweet tooth that a sugary confection from Coccadotts can't cure! Whether you're looking for the perfect array of cupcakes, or an elegant wedding cake for your special day, you can't go wrong!

The Tri-City ValleyCats announced today that 1994 Albany-Colonie Yankee Derek Jeter will be the inaugural member of their brand new "Heritage Series Bobblehead Collection." The collection will pay tribute to those who have played professional baseball in New York's Capital Region.

Albany is becoming Hollywood's most popular set, as yet another movie shoots a scene in the area (remember Angelina Jolie's film "Salt" and the recent Cooper-Gosling picture "The Place Beyond the Pines"?)

Now a prominent movie studio is set to film part of a dramatic final fight scene in the upcoming movie, "The Challenger". Where, you might ask?

Can't decide what you want for lunch? You don't have to choose. Have it all! Follow the cobblestone road to 36 Maiden Lane and you will find the Winding Brooks Cafe & Catering, downtown Albany's newest addition. The cafe is now open and offering hot breakfast and lunch buffets and a full catering service.

Boxing is making a return to the the Times Union Center on February 4th for the first time in almost 15 years! The defending IBA Heavyweight Champion: Joe "The Future" Hanks takes on Rafael "The Cajun Giant" Pedro. There will also be some local talent, Catskills own Kevin Rooney, Jr. (son of Mike Tyson's former trainer, Kevin Rooney) will go up against Stanley Harvey.

"We have families literally sleeping on the floor"

It takes a lot of heart to risk yours for someone else's. That's what our military men and women do for us every day. I have a deep respect for those who serve and veterans who have served our country in the past. And I think most would agree with me that they deserve our respect and honor.

Why is it then that so many of our veterans end up homeless or needy?

Veteran George Sylvia tells us that Soldier On, a non-profit that provides a wide range of services to veterans, recently received a grant to work with veterans and families in 18 counties across New York State. The grant covers the cost of housing for veterans, but no furnishings. That means there are veterans and their families who are going without the basic furnishings in their homes... veterans without beds!