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Meet The Albany Tulip Queen Finalists

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By on May 3, 2013 3:28 PM
The 2013 Tulip Queen Finalists were announced yesterday, and we got the typical bios on each one, but we thought you might like a little more insight into the minds of these 5 young women...

Tulip Queen Finalists 2013
Photo by Rosalie Phan

You may commonly hear only about their community service and accomplishments, which are always extremely impressive and admirable, but these young women are real people, like you and me! To spotlight this, we asked them a few questions that are more on the "fun" side so you could get to know them even better... (and if you already know one of them, maybe you'll find out something new about her!)

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High School Seniors Can Learn To Fly

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By on April 29, 2013 10:12 AM
Ten local high school seniors will be given an exciting and unique opportunity to take part in a one-year Aviation course sponsored by Capital Region BOCES, Questar III BOCES, Richmor Aviation and Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) beginning in September 2013. 

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Coccadotts Cake Shop to Battle Again on the Food Network's 'Cupcake Wars!'

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By on April 24, 2013 1:44 PM
Almost two years ago, Coccadotts Cake Shop, a now nationally-famous local bakery in Colonie NY, just north of Albany NY, raged war against three other teams on the Food Network's 'Cupcake Wars!' Unfortunately, the local cupcakery was eliminated after the first round, but are back in Hollywood for "sweet revenge" this Sunday, April 28th, 2013! 
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BusPlus Ridership Exceeds 1.5 Million on Second Anniversary

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By on April 10, 2013 12:29 PM
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced that ridership on BusPlus has grown to more than 1.5 million boardings in its second year of operation, a feat that is exciting for a program so new.

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New Tattoo Exhibit at the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave NY!

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By on April 9, 2013 4:32 PM
When you hear the word "tattoo," do you immediately think of long-bearded bikers, gung-ho marines, parolees, or screaming heavy metal rockers? If so, the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, has a surprise of an exhibit for you...Indian Ink: Iroquois and the Art of Tattoos Exhibit! 
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Mariano Rivera Bobble Head Giveaways at the ValleyCat's Capital Region Baseball Heritage Night!

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By on April 3, 2013 4:43 PM
The Tri-City ValleyCats have announced their commemorative bobble head for this year, New York Yankee Mariano Rivera!

This is the ValleyCats' second Heritage Series Bobblehead Collection, and will be given to the first 1,500 fans to enter at the Capital Region Baseball Heritage Night on Monday July 22, 2013. Rivera will join fellow Yankee, Derek Jeter, who was featured as the bobble head last year. 

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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Dining Out For Life®!

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By on March 26, 2013 8:53 AM

On Thursday, April 25, 2013, celebrate with us the 10th Anniversary of Dining Out For Life®! Help raise money for the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York by dining out at participating restaurants in Albany, Clifton Park, Lake George, Lake Placid NY, and several other cities in the region.

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Applebee's "Law and Orders" Event Features Local Law Enforcement to Raise Money for Special Olympics New York!

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By on March 20, 2013 11:42 AM
For one evening on Thursday, March 21, 2013, some law enforcement officers and local officials will be leaving their badges at home to "serve the public" in a different way at various Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in the Capital District! 

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Take Advantage of Extended Hours at the Museum of Innovation and Science!

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By on March 15, 2013 9:07 AM

For those staying local this spring break The Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) will offer extended hours:

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 1 - Saturday, April 6
  • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7
  • The museum will be closed Easter Sunday, March 31
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Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of The Albany Academies for Boys and Girls

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By on March 6, 2013 9:42 PM
Earlier this week, on March 4th 2013 The Albany Academies for Boys and Girls celebrated their 200th Anniversary. The schools marked the event with a procession of students from both Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls, holding their class banners and joining together in the front circle of The Albany Academy at the end of the school day.

The Head of the School, Dr. North, welcomed the entire community and had six students join him on the steps to read a special proclamation. At 3:00 p.m. the restored clock rang three times, representing three centuries.

But that's not all! The schools are planning celebrations all year long to commemorate their bicentennial.


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