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Glenville’s Thursdays in the Park Return Through August
The town of Glenville, NY, 30 minutes west of Albany, has revealed the details of its annual Thursdays in the Park summer concert series. The exciting lineup of performers will take the stage in one of two local parks every Thursday at 7 p.m. this August. Thursdays in the Park,...
Capital Region Chicken Wing Lovers! New Spot Opening Soon
Hey, Capital Region chicken wing fans! There is another chicken wing spot opening up in the area. It will be the second location for this popular national chain. Get ready because Wingstop is opening its second location in Rensselaer County. This popular chicken wing chain's first location opened in March on Central Ave in the Westgate Plaza in Albany.
Hannaford recalling breaded chicken cutlets
Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling its private brand of breaded chicken cutlets due to the packaging potentially missing a "milk allergen" specification label. The 7.5 oz. packages of fully cooked breaded chicken cutlets were distributed from January 24 to July 17.
Amanda Seyfried visits Upstate NY to support author of mystery set in Adirondacks
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Celebrities love a good book — and a trip to an Upstate New York bookstore — just as much as the rest of us bibliophiles. Amanda Seyfried stopped by the Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs last week for author Liz Moore’s book tour. The actor posted a photo on Instagram of her and Moore posing next to a blown-up image of the cover of “The God of the Woods”, Moore’s latest novel, inside the beloved bookstore.
Work Crew Encountes 14 Foot Boa Constrictor
As crews worked over the weekend to repair a water main break in the Tivoli Preserve, they were met with a long 14 foot visitor. A 14 foot boa constrictor, slithered it’s way out of the woods and onto the construction site back on Friday. The officials from the Department of Environmental Conservation were called ... Read more.
Albany International Airport impacted by outages
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Albany International Airport says they too are dealing with ongoing outages that have impacted airlines and other organizations worldwide. Passengers flying in or out of the airport may experience delays due to the airline computer issue.
Celeb Stops By Northshire Bookstore
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amanda Seyfried, an actress best known for her roles in “Mean Girls,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Dear John,” stopped by the Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs last week in support of novelist Liz Moore. Moore was in town promoting her latest book, “The God of the Woods.”
Upstate New York has two of the best candy shops in America, according to new lists
Many say life in Upstate New York is sweet, but it doesn’t get much sweeter than new rankings of America’s best candy shops that include two sugary stops in the state. USA Today recently released a list of the top 10 chocolate shops in America, as voted on by their readers, and the Saratoga Chocolate Company came in at number three on the list.
The Capital Region’s 10 Best Pizza Joints 2024 [RANKED]
It is a food everyone is super passionate about, and these are the Capital Region's BEST pizzerias VOTED by you!. You could have this discussion with 10 different people and you would get 10 different answers: who serves the best pizza in the Capital Region? This list of great pizzerias is long, and it is so hard to determine the best. There are so many who craft the perfect slice, so that's why we asked YOU which pizza joints in the greater Albany area are the best.
Moving Forward with Sperry Restaurant Plans
SARATOGA SPRINGS —A new application filed with the city seeks an area variance to move forward with plans that would restore Sperry’s Restaurant on Caroline Street, build residential units above the restaurant, and combine the project with a recently approved mixed-use project just to its west. Sperry’s Restaurant...
Eagles tribute band Hotel California among headliners for Schenectady Harbor Jam
Jay Riehl and his Hotel California bandmates have a simple goal in mind whenever they take the stage. If an audience member closes their eyes, they should be transported back to when the legendary songs Hotel California is performing were originally recorded by the Eagles. “That’s the mission for the...
Creative Arts Festival Stages in Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS —A gathering of approximately 150 people enjoyed a night of creativity titled “The Future of Broadway: A Musical Showcase of Contemporary Composers,” on the campus lawn at Skidmore College July 11. The event was part of The Orchard Project’s 2024 Arts Festival presented July 11-13...
Train and REO Speedwagon performing in Upstate NY: When, where and how much are tickets?
Two iconic pop-rock bands, Train and REO Speedwagon, are co-headlining the 2024 “Summer Road Trip” tour and headed to Upstate New York for four very special shows. Friday, July 19 - Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater - Lewiston. Tuesday, July 23 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center - Saratoga Springs. Wednesday,...
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