With the Democratic convention just a week away, the countdown is on for Sen. Barack Obama to make his VP announcement. While there is a chance Obama could wait until the convention to announce his ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother told me, long ago, why table knives are placed with the cutting edge towards the plate, but I have forgotten. Would you be so kind as to remind me, as my mother is no ...

In February, the government’s new SNAP regulations will go into effect. Those regulations add new restrictions on what the poorest of our state can and can’t purchase with their SNAP benefit card. “It ...

We will be with the sisters-in-law and their extended family for a large upcoming gathering. Just thinking about it totally ...

When I’m eating at a restaurant or cafe, I’ll notice other tables leaving half-finished food ... I'm tempted to ask if I can ...

A bill to require Kansas public school districts to have a student representative is a great idea, but could use a little refinement.

Every year, for as long as I can remember, I would resolve to lose weight. 125 pounds it said on my driver’s license, even though it wasn’t accurate at the ...

America East Conference basketball teams start league play this week, including action for both University at Albany teams. Each week, on Wednesday, the Times Union unveils its latest power rankings ...

MAAC basketball action continues this week with a full slate of games, including action for both Siena University teams. Each ...

These are the top 10 most read Miss Manners columns of 2025: 10: Shop owner is in the business of selling gifts. Do they need ...

My husband and I were out at a restaurant several days ago. Midway through dinner, he took my hand and put it under the table ...

Discover the art of making lefse in this excerpt of Eliza Blue's new book. Explore the history, technique and tradition of ...