Towns

Pronunciation is important! Especially in Massachusetts! No one ever wants to mispronounce anything, ever. It can totally bring a conversation to a halt. Typically, before you even attempt to pronounce something that you're not exactly sure about, the best thing to do is ask someone else. Or maybe just Google it, duh! It just so happens that Massachusetts has more than a few cities and towns that are mispronounced quite often.

The 30 smallest towns in New York State reveal shockingly low population numbers.

So what about towns and cities right here in the Capital District? Well, they might not be as funny as Sugar Tit or Hell, but it's still pretty interesting how our local cities got their names.

Honestly, when I saw a recent news article I had to do a double-take.  I really didn’t know a town like this even existed in New York.  Other areas?  Sure.  But in 2019 New York, had no clue. What I’m referring to is a WNYT article about Argyle...

There seems to be a surge in population north of the Twin Bridges. Saratoga County has boasted most of the growth in population in the last eight years. Two towns specifically had the most in New York state.

A number of Capital Region towns recently landed on a list of the richest in Upstate, New York.  Did yours make the cut? Newyorkupstate.com recently posted a list of the 50 richest towns in Upstate, New York.  Scrolling through, I saw a good amount of Capital Region areas that hit the list...

I was born and raised in Troy. My family has been there since they left the boat. I also still technically am a resident. This is the worst thing about the Collar City.