Bobbleheads are back! The Tri-City ValleyCats have announced their 2017 bobblehead giveaway days. Fans will have two chances to get this year's bobbleheads. The 2017 bobbleheads will honor former Yankee great Ron "Louisiana Lightning" Guidry and the nation's leading thoroughbred horse...
$8.1M in NY Tourism Signs May Be Removed
NY tourism signs on New York State highways may be removed. The signs, which cost $8.1 million, are illegal according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The FHWA has been warning the governor for years that the "New York State Experience"...
Albany’s Movin’ On Up in the Rankings of Best Places to Live in the US
Albany has moved up six spots to #30 in the US News & World Report rankings of 100 Best Places to Live in the US. Two other Upstate towns also make the list, with Syracuse coming in at #28 and...
Hannaford MAAC-N-Cheese Fest Celebrates Return of Basketball Championships
The second annual Hannaford MAAC-N-Cheese Fest will celebrate the return of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men's and Women's Basketball Championships to downtown Albany on March 3, 2017 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center. The popular festival includes...
9 Capital Region Weekend Events That Provide Fun For All Ages: February 24-26
If you love food, watching sports, getting great deals, are looking for a job, or have kids to entertain, this weekend is perfect for you! Find out what's happening throughout the Capital Region, and make your plans accordingly.The NYSPHSAA Wrestling...
Enjoy President’s Day Weekend With These 10 Capital Region Events: February 17-20
Do you have a long weekend because of President's Day? That means an extra day to get out and have fun! There's lots to take advantage of this weekend throughout the Capital Region, including outdoor activities, food and drink festivals,...
Druthers in Schenectady, New Burger Joints, and More Coming to the Capital Region
The Capital Region is getting a bunch of new restaurants in early 2017!From new burger and fast casual restaurants to a third location of the area's favorite brewing company, Capital Region foodies should get excited for this spring and summer. ...
EMPAC Forced to Alter Arts Education Programming Due to Trump Visa Directive
Following the Trump administration's executive order limiting travel from seven countries, the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute finds itself unexpectedly changing plans for a scheduled concert on March 3 and their...
Will 2017 Be the Year Ride Sharing Finally Comes to Upstate?
Earlier this week the New York State Senate overwhelmingly backed a measure that would bring ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft to residents in Upstate NY. But don't get too excited just yet. We've seen this before. Screenshot of Lyft App...
The Albany Devils Will Be Relocated To Binghamton Next Season
Since 1993, the Times Union Center has hosted American Hockey League (AHL) games, first with the Albany River Rats, and currently with the Albany Devils. Unfortunately for both local hockey and Albany Devils fans, a decision has been made to...