Puppy Mills on the Rise in New York State.
Documentary Exposes Horrible Conditions in which Puppies are Raised.
The number of puppy mills in New York State is growing at an alarming rate. The lack of regulating laws and access to inexpensive land, mostly in central regions of New York State, are the main causes. As these [...]
The Beloved Musician Loses His Battle With Cancer
Levon Helm: 1940-2012
I remember the first time I saw The Last Waltz, Martin Scorsese’s classic documentary about The Band’s 1976 farewell concert. I was in high school and I have to admit that I wasn’t a fan of their music at the time. I only knew a few [...]
Consumers and the Divide Over Walmart’s Prices
Walmart’s Low Prices Compete Against Tried and True Supermarket Chains
At a time when food prices are soaring, Walmart has announced it will be slashing its already low grocery prices. Is this a good thing? The discussion about Walmart has come to stand for the larger debate about corporate food [...]
Local Blues Legend Ernie Williams Dies at 87
A Tribute to a Tireless Performer who Brought Smiles to the Capital Region
One August afternoon while in Saratoga, I heard a blues band playing. As I approached, I knew it had to be Ernie Williams. The sound of that guitar, the smooth voice; it was him. I stood [...]
A Preview of Humane Lobby Day and Animal Advocacy Day
Animal Rights at the Forefront of Two Upcoming Events
It seems like there is an animal abuse story in the news every day. Most recently, a man duct-taped a dog’s legs and mouth, then abandoned him in a ditch on the side of a road in Argyle. [...]
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 [...]
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