Looking for something to do this weekend after a long week of work? With summer quickly approaching the Capital Region, there are several fun events lined up. From food and drink to health and wellness to live music, we've rounded...
There’s an 80-Acre Nature Preserve With a Lake in Albany?!

Having been born and raised in Albany, I figured I knew about every nook and cranny in and around the city. That is, until, I read about the Tivoli Lake Preserve. How could an 80-acre park with a lake somehow have...
Albany’s Business Friendliness Ranking Shows Room for Improvement

Well Albany, we've scored some impressive accolades in the past such as being home to a number one nationally ranked hospital, being one of the smartest cities in the country and one of the happiest cities in New York. However, there...
Celebrate Juneteenth in Washington Park

Washington Park will be the center of a community event filled with a variety of family-friendly entertainment, delicious food and the opportunity to learn more about the past and celebrate the future. The African American Cultural Center of the Capital...
Albany Native Designs Sets For Park Playhouse

When I'm at a show, one of the first things I listen for is the collective inhale of the audience when the curtain opens and the sets are revealed. No matter the caliber of the acting, the story, or the...
Dads of the Capital Region, Assemble!

Editor's Note, July 19, 2015, 1:00 PM: The City of Albany is moving the Dad Fest Event to the Corning Preserve Boat Launch, due to the threat of inclement weather. The Launch is located under the 787 overpass at Water...