Tulip Fest is almost here, and it’s time to announce the Tulip Court! These remarkable women will be honored for their achievements and contributions to the community during the Albany Tulip Festival on May 13 and 14. The 2017 Tulip Queen Finalists Every year five finalists who exhibit exceptional service and commitment to the...
Get Your Apps Ready: Uber & Lyft are Finally Coming to Upstate
In about 90 days (just in time for track season and late nights at outdoor bars) ride sharing services Uber and Lyft will be allowed to operate outside New York City in the state of New York. In case you haven’t been following, the fight for ride sharing in Upstate has been long and frustrating....
Incredible Historic Architecture Uncovered in Schenectady Renovation
Renovations have uncovered something special at 512 State Street in Schenectady, soon to be home to a second location for Slidin' Dirty.The building dates from the early 1900s, so it's no surprise to owner Jeffrey Buell of Sequence Development that...
Chris Rock Unplugged: Phones Will Be Locked Away During April 10 Comedy Show
Fans attending Chris Rock's April 10 show at the Palace Theatre should be prepared to lock their phones away for the duration of the performance. Artists have struggled with the distraction of cell phone usage during shows for years. Of course, it...
Schenectady Residents are Ready for Sanctuary Status
In late February, a group of Schenectady residents turned out for a Common Council meeting to request the community debate becoming a sanctuary city. Many communities across the nation have declared or debated declaring sanctuary city status since the election of...
Troy Innovation Garage Breathes New Life Into Historic Building
A public-private partnership is revitalizing the historic Troy Automobile Exchange building in downtown Troy, which has sat vacant and unused for 30 years. The new Troy Innovation Garage is a co-working space and business incubator that will provide small companies...
Schenectady Native’s Elephant Pants a Big Hit on Shark Tank
Would you buy a pair of pants that are a) covered in brightly colored elephants and b) help save actual elephants? Schenectady native James Brooks has started a company with just that premise, and it's doing pretty well! James Brooks,...
2017 ValleyCats Bobblehead Giveaway Days Announced
Bobbleheads are back! The Tri-City ValleyCats have announced their 2017 bobblehead giveaway days. Fans will have two chances to get this year's bobbleheads. The 2017 bobbleheads will honor former Yankee great Ron "Louisiana Lightning" Guidry and the nation's leading thoroughbred horse...
$8.1M in NY Tourism Signs May Be Removed
NY tourism signs on New York State highways may be removed. The signs, which cost $8.1 million, are illegal according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The FHWA has been warning the governor for years that the "New York State Experience"...
Albany’s Movin’ On Up in the Rankings of Best Places to Live in the US
Albany has moved up six spots to #30 in the US News & World Report rankings of 100 Best Places to Live in the US. Two other Upstate towns also make the list, with Syracuse coming in at #28 and...