The City of Albany has a lot of busy roads and streets, so if you're a novice bicyclist, navigating your way around may seem very intimidating. The Albany Bicycle Coalition has recognized this widespread fear and developed a solution -...
Step Back In Time And Explore A New Exhibit Throughout Downtown Albany
Albany, NY has been a chartered city since 1686, but the area's rich history extends even farther back - early settlers formed communities over 400 years ago! To highlight this history, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) will set...
Google Express Online Shopping Service Launches in the Capital Region
There's a new online shopping service in the Capital Region, and this one's operated by Google. Known as Google Express, online shoppers along the East Coast and in the Capital Region are now able to use the service to order...
The Albany Police Department Has Begun Testing Body Cameras
Body worn cameras are on their way to the Albany Police Department. In order to choose the best body camera vendor and develop a policy for using them, 20 Albany police officers will wear and test different cameras over the...
Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales Before This Sunday’s ValleyCats Game
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are in the Capital Region! Before they head back out on tour, the horses will make a final appearance at "The Joe" in Troy for photos and a parade....
The Albany County Rail Trail Is Roadblocked on Both Ends
New York's rail trail projects have had mixed results. While some are successful, others are extremely controversial. Politicians and members of Albany County's community recently celebrated the opening of another mile of paved trail on the Albany County Rail Trail,...
Dad Fest Returns On Father’s Day For Its Second Year!
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...
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...
Parking, Shuttle Info & Road Closures For Tulip Festival 2016
The 68th Annual Albany Tulip Festival is this weekend, and before you head into downtown Albany, you will want to make sure you read up on these road closures and parking restrictions from the Albany Police. Attending the Festival? There's...
Lake George Shipwreck Highlighted in Travelling Exhibit
A travelling exhibit on 200-year old NY shipwrecks will be on display at the SUNY Albany Gallery from May 4 to May 27 as part of the exhibit's national educational tour....