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TikTok star opens ‘pretty alright’ diner in Upstate NY
Steve Barnes Times Union, Albany, N.Y. (TNS) In mid-May, the chef and new restaurateur Dylan Longton told his 183,000 TikTok followers that he welcomed mugs themed to their hometown or state and would feature them in his Pretty Alright Breakfast Club, an Upstate New York diner that takes the place of the former Gracie’s Kitchen in Voorheesville. It started serving quietly last week and formally opens today.
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
Popular Albany County Pizzeria Turning Off the Oven for Good
No one wants to see any business, let alone a Capital Region mom-and-pop style restaurant, close its doors for good, but sadly, that's what's happening at a popular pizza spot. Recently, they shared the news with their valued customers that they have just a few days left to enjoy a...
Explore New York’s Underground Railroad History
New York played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad, facilitating the escape of nearly 100,000 enslaved individuals seeking freedom in the North and Canada. Abolitionists utilized a vast network of churches, safe houses, and community sites, supported by the state’s extensive border with Canada, to aid emancipation efforts.
Capital Region Native And His Band Announce Hometown Show In Albany
There is no more room on the summer concert calendar to add shows! Let's start the fall concert calendar. The latest show announcement for the Capital Region will take place in Albany this October and will feature a singer from Niskayuna. The Los Angeles based Rock band Dirty Honey will...
Star Trek Cast Member Calls Out Albany For Our Insatiable Appetites
It appears that the Capital Region caught the eye of one of television's most famous space explorers. We all know that this summer has been insane when it comes to traveling. They've been reporting on busy airports since the end of May and it doesn't appear to be letting up anytime soon.
Free Sheila E. Concert Moved Indoors Amid Tomorrows Forecast
Rain or Shine get ready for an electrifying performance from Sheila E. Albany music enthusiasts, get ready to groove to the beats of Sheila E. tomorrow night rain or shine! The highly anticipated Albany Capital Concert Series featuring the legendary percussionist Sheila E. has been relocated from its outdoor venue at the Empire State Plaza to the rain location inside the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.
Q&A: Sydney Worthley talks about new record ‘It Was Nice While it Lasted’ and upcoming release party
ALBANY — On Friday, the Capital Region’s Sydney Worthley will be celebrating the release of her latest record, “It Was Nice While it Lasted,” with a themed event at The Hollow. Performing alongside her band, Worthley is set to make the night special for those in attendance by leaning into the 1980s both in sound and aesthetic. This 12-track collection of songs — Worthley’s second full-length effort, and third project overall — is rife with nostalgic synths, and crystal clear production values of yesteryear’s pop stars. This is sure to make for an entertaining night out that’s not to be missed.
Visual interpretation app helps Albany Int’l travelers
July is Disability Pride Month. It started as a day of celebration in 1990—the year that the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Albany International Airport is taking the month to highlight the accessibility features offered for travelers with disabilities.
Albany Institute of History and Art Presents Summer Music at the Museum
The Albany Institute of History and Art presents their latest free concert series, Summer Music at the Museum. The series will take place on select Wednesdays throughout the months of July and August and feature a number of local musicians, artists, and restaurants. In partnership with the Albany Musicians Association...
REVIEW AND PHOTOS: Fitz and The Tantrums, Sub-Radio deliver a good time at a steamy Empire Live
Fitz and The Tantrums kicked off their “Let Yourself Free” tour in Albany on Friday night at Empire Live. Empire Live was packed to capacity, and it felt like a rainforest inside. I can't remember the last time I was that sweaty. Every article of clothing stuck to me, and even my sweatband was soaked through.
Q&A: Filmmaker and former Saint Rose faculty member Jaime Iglehart discusses 'Goodbye Dear Neighbor' doc on school's closure
ALBANY — On June 30, The College of Saint Rose in Albany closed its doors for the final time. The school’ closure was shocking to some, but others saw the writing on the wall when the campus closed its music and art department in 2022. But what comes out of a school closure, and how truly harrowing are the statistics born from it? One such study from the National Student Clearinghouse and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association found that only 47.1% of students from a closed school go on to enroll in a new one, and just 36.8% of those students go on to graduate. And, while these numbers tell a story just by themselves, Jaime Iglehart, a former faculty member at Saint Rose, seeks to evaluate this closure on a micro and macro level with her documentary, “Goodbye Dear Neighbor.”
Celebrate 35 Years of Christmas Vacation With Clark in New York
'The little lights aren't twinkling, Clark'...but one thing is for sure, there will be a twinkle in my eye this December when the one and only Clark Griswold himself appears in Albany to celebrate a milestone anniversary of his iconic movie National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. A Griswold Family Affair. In...
July theater focuses on women
With Independence Day behind us the summer is officially here. The truth is , in theater, it’s been here for at least two weeks. But plays are still opening. It’s interesting to note that among the musicals that are opening in our immediate area how many are sensitive to the problems of women. Most of them concern finding one’s identity in the workplace.
Off the Beaten Path: American Italian Heritage Museum
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The American Italian Heritage Museum is honoring Italian immigrants and their contributions to the United States of America by telling their story through artifacts, photographs, and documents. First started in Utica, the museum moved to Colonie in 2009 to serve a wider audience. The museum is located at 1227 Central Avenue […]
Playhouse Stage Co. Presents Legally Blonde: The Musical
Playhouse Stage Company is extending its 36th season with a production of Legally Blonde: The Musical at Cohoes Music Hall. Previews will take place on July 17 and 19, and the production will last through August 11. Playhouse Stage Co. has been presenting musical theatre productions year-round at the Cohoes...
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