By Kimberlee Brandt In honor of National Pet Peeve Week last month, It’s Just Lunch dating service conducted a survey of 1,363 singles. Here are the results:•46% say their biggest pet peeve is when their date answers their cell phone...
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Weather facts with Jason Gough
Welcome to November. What a wild fall we’ve seen so far! We were pretty warm and dry for the month of September, and then the skies opened up in mid-October with record-breaking rains and barely-budging 50s for temperatures for days...
Editor’s Letter
Welcome to November. This is the month when we really start to feel that fall has arrived. As much as I love summer, fall is a close second. The brilliant colors, the harvest decorations, the brisk air that leaves our...
Locally owned businesses
The Capital Region is home to thousands of great businesses. Some have been family-owned for three, four, even five generations; others are just starting up, planting their roots in the community. On the following pages we profile 40 businesses that...
Day trips for the family
School’s out and the long days of summer loom ahead. Why not plan a few day trips this summer to give the kids (and yourself) something to look forward to? Read on for some great road-trip possibilities, courtesy of the...
Incredible ink
By Dick Buyer In a room plastered with assorted designs and tattoo paraphernalia, Lisa Fasulo, perched on a chair, is wielding a tattooing needle machine, practicing the modern version of an art based on ancient and historical roots. Using a...
Gardening Q&A
By Kerry Mendez Q: I’ve noticed white fuzzy stuff on the leaves of my garden phlox. What is this, will it kill my plant and how can I get rid of it?A: It sounds like your phlox has a case...
Be a dating pro
By Kimberlee Brandt You have the first date all scheduled. The outfit is bought. The shoes are shined. Your hair is all done. Now what? Don’t be nervous. Here’s a guide to help you look like a dating pro. Top...
The Boat House Restaurant
By Mike Ceonzo Nestled along the scenic Hudson River in New Baltimore is The Boat House Restaurant, a perfect spot to dine outdoors during the warm weather, or enjoy a cozy meal inside by the fire during the cooler months....