Summer vacation is awesome for the kids—but sometimes, as parents, it’s a challenge to figure out how to keep them entertained! Well, for at least one hour a week, the Barker Park Kids’ Summer Series has got you covered. Every Thursday in July and August at 11 AM, visit the Barker Park in Troy...
Call for Actors: Season 2 of HBO Series The Gilded Age filming in Troy, Cohoes, and Albany
Do you live in the Capital Region and love to act? Would you be interested in taking part in an HBO original series? Well, here’s your chance! Season 2 of The Gilded Age will be filming in Troy, Cohoes, and Albany starting this August. The casting company working with the show is looking for...
Get Into the Halloween Spirit at Ellms Family Farms’ Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru
Immerse Yourself in an Enchanting Experience
It’s never too early to prepare for the Halloween season, and as the Capital Region adjusts to the new normal, Ellms Family Farm has announced the return of the Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru, their socially-distant fall event. Perfect for families and people of all ages, this one-of-a-kind Halloween experience begins in October and...
Prepare for Parking Restrictions: Albany Issues a Snow Emergency Effective December 3
The City of Albany Announces a Snow Emergency Starting Tuesday, December 3
In light of the recent snow storm, the City of Albany has issued a snow emergency effective Tuesday, December 3. Read on to learn about the details, alternate parking options, and how to avoid receiving a ticket or having your car towed. Snow Emergency Details Vehicles will be asked to park on odd or...
New Reroute on the Catskills’ Devil’s Path Trail to Provide Safe Visitor Passage
See the Latest Update on This Popular & Challenging Trail
One of the most challenging hiking trails in the Catskills is the Devil’s Path in Greene County, NY, which crosses the summits on Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf, Plateau, and West Kill mountains. Although a quarter-mile portion of this trail closed due to vandalism last month, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)...
Enjoy the Sights, Sounds, and Flavors of Fall at the Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival
It's time to break out the pumpkin coffee and UGG boots - the Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival is coming up, and that means fall has officially started in the Albany area. The premier apple festival in the region, now in...
Road Closures & Parking Restrictions for Tulip Fest This Weekend
Don't Get Towed! Here's What You Need to Know
The Albany Police Department has announced the road closures and parking restrictions for the annual Tulip Festival, happening this weekend. There’s also plenty of info on where CDTA shuttle buses will stop. Check it out below. Friday May 10th The following are in effect from 9:30am to 12:30pm: Road Closure State Street between Eagle...
Road Closures & Parking Restrictions for Sunday, Oct 21st
This Sunday is the annual Making Strides event in Washington Park. As usual, some road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect, so read up on what you need to know so you can avoid getting towed. Road Closures From 12:01am to 4pm on Sunday, October 21 all roadways inside Washington Park, including...
Local 3v3 Youth Soccer Tournament Will Benefit the Batchler Family
Last month, local parents Tim and Stephanie Batchler were involved in a fatal car accident, leaving behind their two sons and twin 11 year-old daughters, Abigail and Chloe. To help raise funds for the surviving children, girls from the twins'...
A Snow Emergency Begins Tonight In The City of Albany: February 13
In response to the recent snowstorm, the City of Albany has declared that a snow emergency will be in effect starting tonight at 8:00pm. During the first 24 hours of this snow emergency, all vehicles must be parked on the...