Congratulations to Blues Sanctuary and the Tom Healy Band, the two winners of this year's Downtown Albany Blues Music Competition, held Friday, May 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM! ...
Coccadotts Cake Shop to Battle Again on the Food Network’s ‘Cupcake Wars!’

Almost two years ago, Coccadotts Cake Shop, a now nationally-famous local bakery in Colonie NY, just north of Albany NY, raged war against three other teams on the Food Network's 'Cupcake Wars!' Unfortunately, the local cupcakery was eliminated after the...
New Tattoo Exhibit at the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave NY!

When you hear the word "tattoo," do you immediately think of long-bearded bikers, gung-ho marines, parolees, or screaming heavy metal rockers? If so, the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, has a surprise of an exhibit for you...Indian Ink: Iroquois...
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Dining Out For Life®!

On Thursday, April 25, 2013, celebrate with us the 10th Anniversary of Dining Out For Life®! Help raise money for the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York by dining out at participating restaurants in Albany, Clifton Park, Lake George, Lake...
Applebee’s “Law and Orders” Event Features Local Law Enforcement to Raise Money for Special Olympics New York!

For one evening on Thursday, March 21, 2013, some law enforcement officers and local officials will be leaving their badges at home to "serve the public" in a different way at various Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in the...
Johnny’s Schenectady, Opening Soon, Offers Casual Italian Dining

Johnny's, a casual Italian restaurant, is set to open for business on March 29, 2013, at Center City in downtown Schenectady, NY, across from Proctor's theatre....
New Lounge and Music Venue Coming To Albany – 10 Questions with Chris Pratt, Pearl Street Pub Owner

Big business plans are underway for a new eatery/lounge and music venue in Albany, NY! Within the next six months, Chris Pratt and partners will open The Capital: American Eatery & Lounge in downtown Albany, and 28 Thatcher, a music...
Portelli’s Joe N’ Dough – New Cafe In Albany NY
Portelli's Joe n' Dough Café in Albany, NY opened in February, offering patrons traditional, quick American cuisine and a unique variety of freshly-made doughnuts. Hungry for a meal? Wings, burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches, as well as several varieties of...
Meet Albany’s New Four-Legged TSA Bomb Squad!
Albany Airport Introduces TSA Bomb Sniffing Dogs Albany International Airport's security checkpoint has a new bomb squad of the sniffing, four-legged type. The Transportation Security Administration and the Albany County Airport Authority introduced the Albany, NY canine bomb squad, consisting...