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...
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)...
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...
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...
Tickets From Valentine’s Day Comedy Show Will Benefit The Batchler Family Fund
On January 22, Tim and Stephanie Batchler of Schenectady were killed on I-88 in a major car accident. While their son Jon was not in the vehicle, the Batchlers' other son Jack and twin daughters Abigail and Chloe were injured....
Local Dignitaries Welcome New Entertainment Venue 5 Wits to Crossgates
New Albany entertainment experience 5 Wits held a ribbon cutting at Crossgates on January 20 with local VIPs. Ribbon-cutting attendees included 5 Wits CEO and President Matthew DuPlessie, Albany County Communications Director Mary Rozak, County Legislators Christopher Higgins and Paul Miller,...
Help The Albany Police Department Locate Missing Woman
Update 1/26/17 at 7:45PM: The Albany Police Department has successfully located Chasity Dejesus in the City of Albany. APD says, "She is safe and will be reunited with her family."Albany police are asking for help locating a 35-year-old woman who...
Experience Immersive, Live-Action Adventures at 5 Wits Albany
Have you ever watched Indiana Jones and wished you could be a part of the action? If so, then gather your friends and visit 5 Wits Albany in Crossgates Mall! More immersive than an escape room, 5 Wits lets players...