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...
Editor’s Note (4/23/2020): Although the building is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Christ’s Church Albany is offering online worship services on Sundays at 10:30am through their website. They are also participating in volunteer initiatives to help the community during this time. Since hosting their first worship service 7 years ago, Christ’s Church...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been encouraging social distancing and asking the public to recreate locally and responsibly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the ongoing efforts to reduce density in popular areas, the DEC has announced the temporary closure of Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills. What You...
The Tulip Festival is a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in the City of Albany, and this year’s event was scheduled for May 8-10, 2020. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City has decided to postpone the 72nd Annual Albany Tulip Festival in order to ensure the health and safety of residents and the...
The list of Coronavirus-related temporary business closures continues to grow and two major Albany area institutions were recently added to it. Both Rivers Casino & Resort and Albany Public Library have announced temporary closures in an effort to protect public health and safety. Rivers Casino & Resort, including The Landing Hotel, will be temporarily...