The run-down, mostly vacant Broadway Arcade building at 488 Broadway in Albany is having its upper floors converted into 60 residential apartments, expected to open in the next few months.The Broadway Arcade has a prime location across from the Hudson River...
Touring Center Square For 40 Years!
On Thursday, June 25, the Center Square Association hosts the 40th year of their Hidden City House & Garden Tour, adding backyard gardens to the tour this year.This self-guided tour gives you the opportunity to peek inside the historic homes...
Aquarium Coming Soon To Rotterdam Square Mall
Out with the old, in with the awesome. When Sears, Kmart and a few bounce houses aren't enough to hold a mall together anymore, what do you do? You add an aquarium! The new owners of Rotterdam Square Mall, ViaPort USA, are planning...
Worst City for Summer Travel? Really?
Albany's had its share of ups and downs when it comes to city rankings compiled by organizations that crunch numbers to create lists. We've seen all kinds of things surface over the years, but the most recent one spotted in...
Will Travel For Vegan Food – Book Is Out!
You may recall nearly 4 years ago when we first brought you the story of a young Capital Region lady who was about to embark on a vegan food tour around the country. With very little cash and a lot...
Capital Holiday Lights In The Park Returns!
Last night was the preview night for Capital Holiday Lights in the Park, and our good friend Kaila Morgante was on the scene (along with her adorable daughter Elle who got to meet Santa for the first time!)....
New To Albany: New World Catering by Ric Orlando
With three decades of culinary experience and two Chopped™ championships under his belt, local chef Ric Orlando is opening his own Albany-based catering business: New World Catering by Ric Orlando.New World Catering has flourished in Saugerties-Woodstock for many years. This expansion...
Meet HGTV’s Vern Yip At Old Brick!
If you spend your free time watching DesignStar or collecting ideas for that unfinished room watching HGTV, you have probably seen (and become a fan of) Vern Yip.His sleek, modern, versatile style and innovative ideas are hard not to admire!...
Which Makes The Best CDTA Story?
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced four finalists for its CDTA & Me storytelling initiative. Customers were invited to tell their CDTA story online, and nearly 1,000 riders have shared stories. The four finalists have been announced, and...
East Greenbush Casino Coming Soon?
Saratoga Casino and Raceway recently announced that it will propose a world-class destination resort casino at a site on Thompson Hill in East Greenbush, Rensselaer County. The company has paid the mandatory applicant fee to the State, solidifying its intent to...