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Albany’s annual Juneteenth celebration will be held this year on Saturday, June 18th, from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The celebration will be based at the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region at 135 South Pearl Street, but will take place all along South Pearl St. Check out the full schedule of...

From holiday events and snow sports to last-minute gift shopping, there are plenty of ways to make the most of December in Albany. See what’s going on in the region below! Enjoy Holiday Festivities in Albany & From Home Capital Holiday Lights in the Park – The annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights...

In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, many events in the Capital Region are being cancelled or postponed. As of Friday, March 13, 2020 (5:30pm), the following events and many others have been cancelled or postponed in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and other communities. Event Cancellations...

The temperature may be dropping, but there are plenty of reasons to leave the house and explore the Albany area. This weekend, there will be a variety of exciting events and activities happening, including the Ignite Volunteer Festival, early holiday celebrations, and more. Attend a Fantastic Festival & Fair in Albany Ignite Volunteer Festival...

Remember the McDonald’s commercial that tested everyone’s 518 savvy? “Exit 3 on the Northway?” “There isn’t one.” That’s all about to change. For frequent Northway travelers, you’ve surely noticed the construction near the Albany Airport. The long-anticipated Exit 3 is set to open later in 2019, a year sooner than initially planned. Exit 3...

Infrastructure upgrades across American cities and towns have been a huge topic of discussion in recent years. But as delays keep many of America’s bridges, roads and other public assets from repairs, Albany is not standing still. A big plan to modernize Albany International Airport comes with significant new traffic revisions on the Adirondack...

Editor’s Note 7/23/18: This post has been updated to reflect the weather-related rescheduling of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle from July 23 to August 20. Tonight’s feature film, Invincible, promises to kick off Albany’s Bites Camera Action Summer Series with a bang! Along with the movie, attendees can expect an exclusive Albany Empire Meet-and-Greet, great food, and more...

The Albany Police Department has announced the annual parking restrictions and road closures in Albany for the Fourth of July Celebration. Check out the details below, and then have a safe and enjoyable holiday! Here’s what you need to know: Parking Restrictions July 4th from 6am to 11:59pm: State Street, both sides from South...

College basketball returns in just a few days! The Siena Saints regular basketball season kicks off on Sunday, November 12th when the women’s team takes on St. Bonaventure at the Alumni Recreation Center. Tip-off is at 2pm. The men’s home opener is on Monday, November 13th at 7pm. The men’s team will be taking...

The fate of arena sports at the Times Union Center was uncertain when the Albany Devils of the AHL left at the end of the 2017 season, but 2018 is shaping up to be a great year for sports fans in the Capital Region. The Arena Football League is returning to the Times Union...