Growing up, who guided you to become a better student and grow as a person? Whether it was a parent, guardian, teacher, or a coach, many of us had a mentor who pushed us to succeed. As we face an unprecedented school year, mentors and tutors can play an even bigger role to ensure...
With a vibrant and accessible downtown area, a growing restaurant scene, and major arts and cultural hotspots, the City of Albany is a fantastic place to live. In fact, based on several factors that may influence someone’s decision to move, Business Insider has named Albany a top 10 best Northeast city to live in...
Minor League Baseball made the official announcement on Tuesday that the 2020 season is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes the Tri-City ValleyCats. The team spoke to the cancellation and provided information for ticket holders in a recent announcement. ValleyCats President & GM Comment on Cancellation This cancellation likely didn’t come as...
There’s a new restaurant world out there, and we chatted with eight local eatery owners/managers to find out what’s different and what diners can expect when going out today. See who has a limited menu, who’s still offering takeout and delivery, who is requiring reservations, and who has put a time limit on seatings....
The Capital Region is home to many local heroes who have gone above and beyond to improve our community and make it the best place to live. To celebrate all of their hard work, the Tri-City ValleyCats have partnered with American National Insurance Company to present Heroes Night at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium...
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dunkin’ has been working hard to find meaningful ways to say “thank you” to healthcare professionals on the frontlines. In celebration of this week’s National Nurses Day (Wednesday, May 6), the brand has announced a special in-store offer for all healthcare workers. Celebrate National Nurses Day On May 6, Dunkin’...
To thank first responders and frontliners during this public health crisis, the City of Albany’s three Business Improvement Districts: Central Avenue, Downtown Albany, and Lark Street (BID), are seeking nominations for their new “Celebrating First Responders & Frontliners” program. Each day in May, one of the BIDs will award one hero at random with...
Editor’s Note (4/23/2020): Although the building is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Christ’s Church Albany is offering online worship services on Sundays at 10:30am through their website. They are also participating in volunteer initiatives to help the community during this time. Since hosting their first worship service 7 years ago, Christ’s Church...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been encouraging social distancing and asking the public to recreate locally and responsibly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the ongoing efforts to reduce density in popular areas, the DEC has announced the temporary closure of Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills. What You...
The Tulip Festival is a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in the City of Albany, and this year’s event was scheduled for May 8-10, 2020. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City has decided to postpone the 72nd Annual Albany Tulip Festival in order to ensure the health and safety of residents and the...