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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
An Interview with Joel Abelove: Candidate for Rensselaer County DA and Animal Rights Activist
By Nicole M. Arciello Berhaupt
Joel Abelove is a 6-foot-tall lawyer that lives with his wife, two children and cat, Oreo, in the Capital District. His warm welcoming smile and love for animals are only a few of his great attributes. He is also [...]
Rooted in Nature: An Independent, Natural Food Store in South Glens Falls
New South Glens Falls Eatery Brings Fresh Food from Local Farms
Rooted in Nature on Route 9 in South Glens Falls opened last Saturday, October 1, 2011. The store is owned and operated by Glens Falls residents Colleen Sommer and Cheri Lawson. Colleen has [...]
Animal Abuse Registry Passed in Albany County
Greater Protection for Animals with Harsher Penalties for Abusers
The Albany County Legislature voted at its regular meeting, Tuesday, October 11, unanimously to pass a bill called “Local Law K”. The new law will create a registry of convicted animal abusers in Albany County—it is also the toughest one in [...]
Proposed Animal Abuse Registry for Albany County Goes up for Vote Next Tuesday
Albany Lawmakers Plan to Protect Animals from Abuse
What do child abusers, spousal abusers, and serial killers have in common? According to studies, most violent offenders begin their careers with the torture and abuse of animals. The same patterns of many violent crimes against [...]
PFC Jeremiah Monroe Memorial Golf Tournament, Green Mansions Golf Club, Chestertown
To support the Wounded Warrior Project, Green Mansions Golf Club in Chestertown will be hosting the 2nd Annual PFC Jeremiah Monroe Memorial Golf Tournament as a way to honor Jeremiah Monroe’s memory.
Born in Glens Falls in 1978, Jeremiah Monroe joined the Army in March [...]
Trains from Saratoga Springs to North Creek (Gore Mountain region)
The launch of a new railway is an event that is rarely heard of these days. But for those in the North Country, traveling from the mid-Adirondacks to Albany via a route other than the traffic-congested Northway is possible after a railway servicing Saratoga and the [...]
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