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...
Revolutionary Movie Theater Proposed for Troy

A new cinema is being planned for Troy, but this is not your average movie theater! The ambitious project is expected to expand the city's "18-hour downtown," attracting more visitors to the Collar City's beautiful riverfront area. ...
Capital Region Named One of the Best Metro Areas for STEM Professionals in 2017

WalletHub has named Albany-Schenectady-Troy to its list of best metro areas for STEM professionals in 2017!The Capital Region, which comes in at number 15, is full of lucrative, high-skilled jobs for professionals in STEM fields. Major area STEM employers include...
Troy Could Become a Major Hub of the Gaming Industry

When you think of video games, does Troy come to mind? If not, it likely will soon. Two video game developers are on a mission to make Troy a focal point in the gaming industry....
Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady Opening Early

Have you been hearing the buzz about the new casino set to open in Schenectady? Word has come out that the project is ahead of schedule and will be opening in just a couple of months!An original rendering of Rivers...
The Capital Region Has a New Alternative Weekly Paper
When Metroland folded in 2015 due to back taxes many were sad to see the popular alternative arts and entertainment publication go. Now, someone has stepped up to fill that void, with a new alternative weekly paper....
Beekman 1802 Moving Headquarters to Schenectady
Beekman 1802, home of the "Fabulous Beekman Boys" reality TV show, is moving its headquarters to Schenectady under Start-Up NY, a program from Governor Andrew Cuomo to create new jobs in New York State - find out how the company will generate...
Via Aquarium in Rotterdam Now Open to the Public

After many months of waiting, Via Aquarium is now open! There has been buzz about bringing an aquarium to the Albany area for years, and ViaPort, the parent company of Via Aquarium, has stepped up to the plate. Here's what you can...
Restaurant Roundup: New Food & Drink in the Albany Area

An oyster bar and a beer bar are opening up in Troy, an Albany coffee shop is expanding with a second location, and an Irish restaurant is coming to Crossgates - check out what's new on the restaurant scene! ...
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza is Coming to the Capital Region

A unique pizza chain is about to make a home in the Capital Region! An agreement has been signed for three units in Albany, Troy, and Saratoga. Here's what makes this NY-style fast casual pizza different from the current chains...