One of Albany’s most popular attractions, the New York State Museum, reopened earlier this week with new protocols in place. Learn more about their temporary hours and days of operation below, and see what else is happening in the Albany area. Welcome Back to the New York State Museum On Monday, May 17, the...
Experience Lupine Fest in Albany, Check Out Two New Businesses, and More
News/Events Roundup: May 13 - 20
Flowers are blooming across Albany, and this Saturday, the annual Lupine Fest kicks off a three-week celebration. Learn more about the plans for this year’s festival, and check out some other exciting news and events in the Capital Region. Witness the Magic of Spring at Lupine Fest This year, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve’s...
Cruises Reopen in Albany, Cohoes Gets a New Ice Cream Shop, and More Capital Region Happenings
News/Events Roundup: May 7 - 13
We’ve reached the heart of spring, and in the Capital Region, that means more of your favorite attractions are reopening for the season. Check out which businesses reopened recently, learn about a new ice cream shop, and stay updated on all the upcoming events. Set Sail With Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours This Spring...
Experience the Virtual Albany Tulip Festival, Learn About a New Coffeehouse, and More
News/Events Roundup: April 29 - May 6
Find out what’s in store for this year’s Albany Tulip Festival, get details about new restaurants in the Capital Region, and check out more interesting news and events that you should know about. Albany Tulip Festival Goes Virtual for a 2nd Year Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Albany Tulip Festival has once again been...
Enjoy an Art Workshop, Check Out a New Restaurant, and Find Out More Happenings in Albany
News/Events Roundup: April 22 - 29
Looking for a great way to unleash your creative side? A weekend-long arts event is coming up in Troy! Get full details about this Studio Sampler below, and check out news from the local restaurant scene, major announcements from Crossgates Mall, and more in our weekly roundup. The Arts Center of the Capital Region...
Check Out a Renovated Hotel, Two New Restaurants, and More in the Albany Area
News/Events Roundup: April 16 - 22
One of Albany’s landmark hotels has completed a multi-million dollar renovation project, two restaurants have recently opened in the Capital Region, and there’s a fun new way to support downtown Troy businesses. Get details on all that and more in this week’s roundup of news and events. Landmark Albany Hotel Completes Major Renovation Project...
CDPHP Bikes Return, a New Albany Meadery Prepares to Open, and More Things to Know
News/Events Roundup: April 9-15
Have you heard the news? The CDPHP bicycles are back and available to rent in the Capital Region. Get details on this popular bike rental program and more news below, including the Schenectady Greenmarket, a local meadery, and the USS Slater’s reopening. Check Out 6 Awesome News Updates From the Capital Region Get Ready...
Popular Farmers Market Moves Outdoors, Ice Cream Shops Open, and More Albany Area News
News/Events Roundup: April 2-8
Now that Thursday’s wintry mix has passed, we can look forward to warm spring days in the Albany area. In fact, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is moving back outdoors this weekend, and more local ice cream shops are opening. Check out our full roundup of news and events below! 5 Fun Announcements &...
Albany Skyway Construction Starts This Month, New Brewery Announces Opening Day, and More
News/Events Roundup: Mar. 26 - Apr. 1
Construction of the highly anticipated Albany Skyway project begins soon, but that’s not the only piece of fun news from the region. Get details on a new Mexican restaurant in East Greenbush, a new brewery in Guilderland Center, and some upcoming events you don’t want to miss. Albany Skyway Project to Become a Reality...
Annual Salamander and Frog Migration Expected to Begin in the Hudson Valley
Watch Out for Amphibians Crossing the Road This Spring
Spring is in the air, and many of us are rejoicing, including local wildlife! In fact, due to the recent warm and rainy weather, the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) expects salamanders and frogs to begin their annual breeding migrations in Hudson Valley. They are asking drivers to be cautious to help...