If you’re a basketball fan, then the following statement won’t sound like a lot of hot air: The Albany Patroons were one of the greatest hoops franchises in sports history. No, they weren’t Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls with six NBA titles, or the L.A. Lakers with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson or with Shaq...
12 Former ValleyCats Contributed to Houston Astros’ Outstanding Season
The Houston Astros are World Series champions this year for the first time ever in franchise history, in part thanks to 12 former Tri-City ValleyCats players. In fact, a number of ‘Cats players have gone on to play Major League Baseball and will hopefully continue to do so as our favorite minor league team...
Get an Inside Look at Art on Lark’s Wide Diversity of Talent With These 9 Artist Spotlights
This piece is sponsored by the Lark Street Business Improvement District. Get ready Capital Region – It’s time for one of Upstate New York’s biggest and most anticipated street festivals: Art on Lark. On Saturday, June 10th from 11am to 6pm, thousands will flock to downtown Albany to enjoy this annual fest that shuts down Lark Street...
Local Schenectady Native To Play Key Role On Donald Trump’s Transition Team
The wheels are in motion for the presidential transition of Donald Trump, and over the past few weeks, the President-elect has put together his transition team. Recently, Schenectady native and New York State Congressman Chris Collins was selected to play...
The 2015 King of Baseball is Our Very Own Tri-City Valleycats President!
Minor League Baseball has announced that the Tri-City ValleyCats President and principle Owner, William (Bill) Gladstone, has been named the 2015 King of Baseball! Get the details: ...
Spotlight: Meet Denny Walley of Project/Object
Project/Object was founded in the mid-1990s by guitarist André Cholmondeley and is the longest running alumni-based Frank Zappa tribute in the world. Their legendary worldwide tours have helped pave the way for a variety of contemporary Zappa tributes, and have...
Meet Andy Powell: Founding Member of Iconic Band, Wishbone Ash
Iconic rock group, Wishbone Ash, will make a stop in the Capital Region this upcoming weekend. We had the opportunity to chat with the band's founding member and lead guitarist, Andy Powell! Get the scoop:...
Touring Center Square For 40 Years!
On Thursday, June 25, the Center Square Association hosts the 40th year of their Hidden City House & Garden Tour, adding backyard gardens to the tour this year.This self-guided tour gives you the opportunity to peek inside the historic homes...
Aquarium Coming Soon To Rotterdam Square Mall
Out with the old, in with the awesome. When Sears, Kmart and a few bounce houses aren't enough to hold a mall together anymore, what do you do? You add an aquarium! The new owners of Rotterdam Square Mall, ViaPort USA, are planning...
Will Travel For Vegan Food – Book Is Out!
You may recall nearly 4 years ago when we first brought you the story of a young Capital Region lady who was about to embark on a vegan food tour around the country. With very little cash and a lot...