Dania Bianchi
Recent Stories
Chalk it up to Albany
Central Avenue BID, Equinox hold sidewalk art contest to coincide with Tulip Fest
Each spring, thousands of tulips take over downtown Albany. The appearance of the flowers mark the beginning of spring in the city and have a way of bringing a feeling of renewal to Albany each year.
The Greatest Show on Earth
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus speaks to the child in every seat
Not many kids plan to run a circus when they grow up - and it’s not exactly what Johnathan Lee Iverson had in mind either as a kid growing up in New York City.
Domestic delivery
More local moms are choosing at-home birth, and a growing number of Capital District midwifery practices are there to help
Twenty-eight weeks into her pregnancy, Chrissie Morrison walked out of her OB/GYN’s office feeling frustrated and disappointed.
Café gets touch of the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day the theme for family-friendly Café Malta performances
Elyse Young is once again bringing cafe-style entertainment to Malta, but this time it has a touch of the Irish.
Story emerges from cocoon
Guilderland student publishes children’s book on Karner Blue
The Pine Bush Saturday, March 9, will celebrate the release of Natasha Permaul’s book about the life cycle of a Karner Blue butterfly. The children’s book started as a seventh-grade science project.
An expo to explore
Popular kids event highlights family and parenting resources for Capital District families
The Kidz Expo, returning for its eighth year, draws thousands of people annually. The event showcases more than 100 vendors, exhibitors and activities for sports enthusiasts, bookworms, information junkies, arts and craft lovers and more.
A time for TEARS
When Brenna Uline of Stillwater, suffered the loss of her stillborn son in September 2010, not only did she face the obvious heartbreak, but she was forced to make some really tough decisions.
Stepping up school fitness
Increasing physical education requirements can put a strain on the school day, but proponents say the results pay off in leaps and bounds
When Jennifer Loud of Ballston Spa was growing up, life was different. As a kid, she spent most of her time outdoors with friends in her neighborhood, only to come home in time for dinner.
Who’s calling the shots?
A growing number of parents say vaccinations aren’t the best way to arm children against disease, but pediatricians are standing firm in the belief that prevention is the best medicine.
Skating through winter
The Empire State Plaza ice skating rink, Albany’s version of New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza, draws thousands of people each winter for some nostalgic family fun.