It’s not just the recent heat wave, summer is starting to sizzle with new events and fun activities as the Capital Region continues to reopen. This weekend, you can satisfy your fair and festival food cravings and find a variety of things to do in and around Albany. Enjoy a Greek Feast & All...
Minor League Baseball made the official announcement on Tuesday that the 2020 season is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes the Tri-City ValleyCats. The team spoke to the cancellation and provided information for ticket holders in a recent announcement. ValleyCats President & GM Comment on Cancellation This cancellation likely didn’t come as...
From fried food to BBQ and tacos, food trucks always offer a mouthwatering selection of menu items. To help support small businesses in the area, Albany County has announced that for the first time, food trucks and other refreshment vendors will be allowed to sell their food along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail....
There’s a new restaurant world out there, and we chatted with eight local eatery owners/managers to find out what’s different and what diners can expect when going out today. See who has a limited menu, who’s still offering takeout and delivery, who is requiring reservations, and who has put a time limit on seatings....
The Capital Region is home to many local heroes who have gone above and beyond to improve our community and make it the best place to live. To celebrate all of their hard work, the Tri-City ValleyCats have partnered with American National Insurance Company to present Heroes Night at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium...
About two weeks ago, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market announced the opening of their new virtual market called Troy Waterfront Farmers Market Online. This online ordering system features items from over 50 local vendors, making it a great way to support the community and get all of your favorite products while the traditional in-person...
Ordering takeout is a great way to support all your favorite restaurants and shops. To encourage customers to buy local and support businesses in Troy during this public health crisis, Franklin Alley Social Club and local publicist Duncan Crary have launched Troy Takeout Bingo. What Is Troy Takeout Bingo? Troy Takeout Bingo is an...
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dunkin’ has been working hard to find meaningful ways to say “thank you” to healthcare professionals on the frontlines. In celebration of this week’s National Nurses Day (Wednesday, May 6), the brand has announced a special in-store offer for all healthcare workers. Celebrate National Nurses Day On May 6, Dunkin’...
To thank first responders and frontliners during this public health crisis, the City of Albany’s three Business Improvement Districts: Central Avenue, Downtown Albany, and Lark Street (BID), are seeking nominations for their new “Celebrating First Responders & Frontliners” program. Each day in May, one of the BIDs will award one hero at random with...
The Tulip Festival is a 72-year-old tradition in the City of Albany, and this year’s event was originally scheduled for May 8-10, 2020. Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced the city to postpone the in-person components of the annual event, Discover Albany and the City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs have teamed up to...