The 2016 Tulip Fest on Mother's Day weekend has come and gone, so what's next for the City of Albany? After the success of last year's inaugural Dad Fest, the festival will return for a second year!Photo Credit: Elario Photography...
Sinkhole on Madison Avenue Causing Road Closures
A sinkhole on Madison Avenue in Albany opened up on Wednesday the 25th. The Albany Water Department is on the scene, and road closures are in effect....
Exceptional Local Circus to Entertain Audiences Next Month
The area's only professional circus company, headquartered in Troy, will be performing in four locations in the region starting on June 10th.Photo provided ...
Albany Becomes More Welcoming with Massive Mural
Local artist Michael Conlin has been hard at work painting a giant mural downtown meant to emphasize our local arts scene - and, to just make Albany feel more welcoming to those coming into the city. Photo credit: Alan Nudi ...
Upcoming Burial Ceremony To Honor 200 Year Old Former Slaves
In 2005, construction workers in Colonie made a shocking discovery; they found an unmarked burial ground with the remains of 14 former slaves of African descent. To honor the former slaves, the Schuyler Flatts Burial Ground Project Committee will conduct...
$5 Million Upgrade to Corning Preserve Currently in Progress
If you've heard about the popular summer concert series Alive at Five being moved to Tricentennial Park this year, it's because there is a $5 million improvement plan underway at the usual location, the Corning Preserve.Alive at Five at the...
Death of Teenage Hiker Prompts Safety Improvements
After a 17-year-old fell to her death last year at the Plotter Kill Preserve in Schenectady County - the most tragic in a series of recent accidents at the popular hiking spot - local officials have responded to requests for...
Top 10 Things to Do in Albany This Memorial Day Weekend
Check out what's happening in and around Albany this Memorial Day Weekend!...
Who Has the Best Hot Dogs in the Albany Area?
A few hours south of us, hot dog lovers enjoy a New York-style hot dog, with steamed onions and deli-style mustard. Chicagoans layer their all-beef dogs with a variety of ingredients: mustard, relish, onion, pickle spear, sport peppers, tomato slices, and...
Troy’s Hidden Garden Tour Returns on May 26th
If you think there can't be beautiful, thriving gardens in the middle of city living, think again. Troy has taken urban gardening to a new level and will show off its success during the annual Troy's Hidden Garden Tour, which...