Albany’s New BEAHIVE
Beahive Opens a Branch in Albany
In May 2009, a unique community building opened in Beacon, NY, along the Hudson River Valley. That winter, another similar place emerged in Kingston. These “third spaces”—not home or workplaces—became hives buzzing with collaborative ideas, as community members with strategic and creative skills came in and worked both [...]
Trader Joe’s Coming to Albany
Domestic and Imported Foods Galore
Trader Joe’s announced on January 6th that they will be opening a new store at 79 Wolf Road in Albany. The grocery store chain is scheduled to open their 13,000 square foot location sometime during the second quarter of 2012, although no specific date has been set.
This [...]
Pit Bulls: Dangerous? Fact or Fiction
The Truth about the Much Maligned Breed of Pit Bulls
Photo by John Norton.
It seems like every time you turn on the news you hear something about pit bulls. In these stories are also the words ‘dog fighting,’ ‘dog attack’ and ‘dog abuse.’ But the words most commonly associated with the [...]
Beekman Street: Saratoga’s Thriving Arts District
History of Beekman Street: An Artistic and Cultural Renaissance in the Heart of Saratoga Springs
Not too long ago, Beekman Street had fallen victim to widespread dilapidation and underuse.
Posted at the beginning of Beekman’s three block stretch is a historical marker, nicknaming it the “Dublin neighborhood” – a name which [...]
How Capital Region Colleges Stack Up in the Vegan Food Department
Vegetarian and Vegan Options for College Students
Most of us have had our turn as college students, eating fast food and late night pizza delivery to survive cram sessions by night, and dashing through dining rooms grabbing whatever could tide us over while rushing to the [...]
Six New Year’s Resolutions Not To Make
How many stop smoking, stop drinking, stop doing something resolutions have gone to the wayside with that first cup of strong coffee and bottle of aspirin at the start of the New Year? It’s so bad in fact that it’s caused some of us to stop making New Year’s [...]
Things to Do New Year’s Eve 2012, from Albany to Lake Placid
Parties, Celebrations and Yes, Fireworks
Let’s face it: 2011 was a wacky year. But, with the end of each year comes the promise of a new beginning. We all make resolutions that we never keep, yet we embrace the celebration and the out with the [...]
Occupy Albany & Its Unshakable Spirit
Occupy Albany: The Movement Keeps Growing…and Growing
On October 21, 2011 supporters of the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City gathered in Lafayette Park to show solidarity. The demonstrations at Wall Street have inspired international protests of wealth inequality and increased support of social democracy. The slogan “We are [...]
Top 10 Coolest Stores and Shops in Saratoga Springs, NY
Best Shopping in Saratoga: Toys, Records, Boutiques, Olive Oil, Fun and More Await You
Saratoga has a lot to offer both visitors and residents alike – the springs, the race course, a rich history, and some of the best shopping in the upstate NY area. [...]
Behind the Scenes of The Place Beyond The Pines
A Look at the Upcoming Film, The Place Beyond the Pines, with Ryan Gosling, Filmed on Location in Schenectady
On a crowded New York City street, two men are in a fight. The scuffle is caught on video by a couple of young women who are, ironically, giggling. [...]
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