ALBANY – The Albany Parking Authority announces a Seasonal Savings special for December through March.

Drivers may get a monthly parking permit to any of the Authority’s three downtown garages for only $100 a month, up to four months.

Drivers looking to save up to $160 on this deal may contact the Albany Parking Authority by CLICKING HERE.

Colonie Center welcomed rue21 on Thursday, June 7.

The store offers apparel and accessories for girls and guys and they have over 800 stores in 46 states. According to a statement, they have an expansion plan to open 100 stores annually.

The grand celebration continues through the weekend and road crews and on-air talent from The Cat 104.9, FLY 92.3, Jamz 96.3 on Saturday and an opportunity to win $250 rue21 shopping spree and tickets to Demi Lovato at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 16.

COLONIE - Sammi Gelhaus searched for the perfect Webkinz for her little sister at a Hallmark store Tuesday, and she wasn't worried about the price.

Last Christmas, Sammi was unemployed, but now that she's working in her family's business, there's more money to spend.

"I guess I'm just more confident in buying stuff this year because I have a more stable job," she said.

That sentiment was reflected in a new state wide Siena poll, that surveyed New Yorkers about their holiday spending plans.

Seven percent said they expect to shell out more this year than they did last year, up from four percent.

34 percent planned to cut back on gifts this year, not as many as a year ago.

55 percent said they will spend about the same as last year.

The manager at the gift store Pearl Grant Richmonds in Stuyvesant Plaza  said they're already seeing an uptick in spending.