You know when you go to a ValleyCats game it’s more than a baseball game! They always have fun promotions, giveaways, and more. This year, they’re once again partnering up with charities in the Capital Region for their specialty-themed jersey nights. Four Specialty-Themed Jersey Nights Here are the specialty-themed jersey games: Friday, July 12th:...
Do you remember those 20 cute and colorful little Nipper sculptures around downtown Albany? That public art project was called Downtown is Pawsome, and recently, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announced there will be all new sculptures in the community starting this month. A Celebration of the Arts & Nipper In celebration...
The Tri-City ValleyCats always have a jam-packed season of fun events, themed-games, giveaways, and more. They’ve recently announced their inaugural autism awareness event, which takes place this Sunday, June 30th. Support Autism Awareness at Sunday’s Game The ValleyCats team up with Carter’s Crew for Autism Awareness Night as they host the Aberdeen Ironbirds on...
South Pearl Street celebrates Juneteenth this Saturday, June 22nd, with a street festival, performers, activities, and more. Here’s what to expect and some background on this momentous holiday. Juneteenth on Pearl Street This Saturday Juneteenth brings together the community, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the US and to...
Looking for a way to celebrate your father and everything he does? Bring him to Dad Fest at the Washington Park Parade Grounds in downtown Albany! This free annual event is presented by the City of Albany and SEFCU and features tons of family-friendly fun. Plan Your Visit to Dad Fest This Sunday Hosted...
Each year US News pulls together a list of the best places to live in the country, based on a list of the 125 most populous metro areas. Not only did Albany rank within the top 25% of the list, but we also moved up two spots from previous years. Why Albany is a...
For over 70 years, one of the highlights of Albany Tulip Fest has been the crowning of the Tulip Queen, a remarkable young woman who will serve as Albany’s Ambassador for one full year. At a recent press conference in Washington Park, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced the five 2019 Albany Tulip Queen finalists....
Are you planning to be in downtown Albany this weekend? Make sure you’re aware of the upcoming road and parking closures on Saturday, April 27, around the Corning Tower. Plan Ahead for Road & Parking Closures On Saturday, a helicopter will be lifting materials from the Grand Street parking lot to the roof of...
Mother’s Day is coming up in about a month, and you know what that means – it’s time for the annual Mother of the Year Contest in the City of Albany. If you know a Capital Region mom who deserves to be recognized for her positive impact on family and the community, then nominate...
When you think of bright lights in a big city, one place should come to mind – the Big Apple. In the past, some people have described New York City as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and it’s hard to argue against that point. As such, it’s no surprise that...