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The superstition that refuses to die out


The superstition that refuses to die out

Millions of people are afraid of Friday the 13th. (Source: j_lloa/ CC-By-SA-2.0/ Pixabay) For non-believers, Friday, September 13, 2024, simply marks the beginning of a well-deserved weekend. Others, however, may not share this view. FeelingMillions of people around the world consider Friday the 13th to be the unluckiest day of the year. Origins of the […]

Owner of an ice cream shop in Montgomery County


Owner of an ice cream shop in Montgomery County

Owner of ice cream parlor “Below Zero” wanted by police The 35-year-old owner of an ice cream parlor in Montgomery County, New York, is wanted by local police on several charges, including visiting a prostitute and endangering the welfare of a child. According to sources, police are looking for 35-year-old Daniel Steven Garrow in connection […]

Dave raves! Barstool CEO dines at popular restaurant in Albany


Dave raves! Barstool CEO dines at popular restaurant in Albany

Dave Portnoy makes a rare stop in Albany Barstool Sports president and well-known pizza delivery man Dave Portnoy has tried plenty of slices in the Capital Region, but rarely ventures to Albany for a full meal. Still, the small business advocate took a break from horse betting and digital content creation Thursday night to enjoy […]

New store at Crossgates Mall announces plans for grand opening


New store at Crossgates Mall announces plans for grand opening

The capital region’s newest sporting goods and outdoor store is preparing for a grand opening celebration. While other malls across the country continue to struggle with brick-and-mortar retail, our local favorite, Crossgates Mall, continues to buck the trend as the area’s premier shopping and entertainment destination prepares to welcome another new retailer. In recent months, […]

Calls for regulation of short-term rentals in light of Waiheke Island’s housing crisis


Calls for regulation of short-term rentals in light of Waiheke Island’s housing crisis

Waiheke Island. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi There are growing calls for regulation on Waiheke Island to ensure affordable rental housing is available for long-term residents, as more and more homeowners are renting their properties to short-term tourists instead. The island in the Hauraki Gulf has the fourth highest homeless population of any local authority […]

A 70-year-old family-run Italian restaurant for sale in the capital region


A 70-year-old family-run Italian restaurant for sale in the capital region

There’s a family-owned Italian restaurant in Warren County that, after seven decades of providing the community with a loyal base of customers, has decided to sell. Mario’s Restaurant, which has been in Lake George since 1954, is for sale. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant located at 429 Canada Street and the owners say customers […]

Rare orange lobster rescued by restaurant employee


Rare orange lobster rescued by restaurant employee

Red Lobster employee Jose Romero has found a rare orange lobster (Source: Red Lobster/ CC-BY-SA-2.0) July 12, 2024 began like any other day for Jose Romero. The dishwasher at Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado, began his layer by unpacking the day’s lobster deliveries. But when he got into the box with the live Crustaceans, he […]