The last time I dined at Dakota Steakhouse in Latham, NY was years ago. I was a teenager, and I can barely recall the meal I ate: steak and mashed potatoes. More memorable, however, was the card they mailed me...
Kids Eat Free At The 99 Restaurant The Day After A ValleyCats Win
Here's a pretty sweet deal -- the day after a ValleyCats win, kids eat free at the 99 Restaurant with purchase of adult entree. The promotion is available at all six Capital Region Ninety Nine Restaurant locations listed below:...
Houlihan’s Closes Tonight – To Reopen As Jacob & Anthony’s Prep Kitchen This Fall
Today is the last day of spring. It's also the last day before Houlihan's restaurant closes in Crossgates Mall. The owners and management will remain the same, but when the restaurant re-opens this fall, the people may be the only...
15 New Entrepreneurs To Enter The Local Business Scene
The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce is unleashing 15 passionate new entrepreneurs on the Capital Region. These 15 individuals have just completed the Entrepreneur Boot Camp, and their graduation is tonight.So what kinds of new businesses might we see? Let's...
Who Are The Cold War Kids?
Are you thinking about checking out this year's Tulip Fest, but you aren't too familiar with the headlining act? Well here is the lowdown on your featured performers: Cold War Kids. ...
Broadway Bicycle Co. Ribbon Cutting Tuesday in Albany NY
Just got an email from the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, reminding us that the new Broadway Bicycle Co. will hold their ribbon cutting and grand opening of their new bicycle shop on Broadway Tuesday morning. Read on for...
ValleyCats 4 in 24 Field Renovations – Before/After Photos

This past weekend, the ValleyCats minor league baseball team was hard at work, completely renovating 4 local youth baseball fields in just 24 hours.The newly renovated fields include Westland Hills field in Albany, the Ballston Spa Jr. Baseball League field...
Tulip Fest Closed Container Policy Means No More Open Containers
In past years, Albany Tulip Fest attendees would tote along their coolers filled with cold alcoholic beverages of their liking, staking their spots on the lawn in front of the stage, without worry or concern that there would be any...
USS SLATER Opens To The Public Today

It's a sure sign of spring! The USS SLATER returned to Albany last week and is open to the public today. This impressive craft looks like a giant game piece from the Battleship games.The USS SLATER is the only restored...
RPI Racecar Goes From 0-60 in 3 Seconds!

While many college students are sitting in front of their TV, playing racing games in their spare time, a group of students at RPI is actually building a real life racecar. And this isn't just any racecar......