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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Slithery Surprise: 12-Foot Python Attacks Crews Responding To NY Water Main Break
It wasn’t exactly what crews expected to find on a busted pipe call.In the region, employees with the Albany Water Department got quite a scare on Friday, July 12, while responding to a broken 48-inch water transmission line in Tivoli Lake Preserve.Shortly after arriving on site, crews encountered …
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.
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 three very special shows. The first will take place at Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater in Lewiston on Friday, July 19, the second at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, July 23 and lastly, at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel on Wednesday, July 24. The two bands will be joined by special guest Yacht Rock Revue.
Rockin’ on the River concert postponed until August
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Rockin’ on the River concert scheduled for July 17 has been canceled, the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District announced. The show will be postponed to an undetermined date in August. The cancelation is due to inclement weather expected in the area. The concert,...
Drug Church – “Demolition Man”
Drug Church got started in Albany more than a decade ago, and they’ve perfected a form of hooky, aggressive, big-guitar quasi-hardcore that very few bands can hope to touch. Two years ago, the band released Hygiene, which is their most acclaimed album to date and which fucking rules. Since then, Drug Church have toured hard, played tons of festivals, covered the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and released the one-off banger “Myopic.” This fall, they’ll release their new album Prude. This is very good news.
Italian Eatery Buona Sera Opens On Saratoga Lake In Malta
Saratoga County eatery Buona Sera – located in Malta at 113 State Route 9P, right on Saratoga Lake – held its soft opening on Saturday, July 13. Under the direction of husband-and-wife team Jimmy and Danielle Hartwyk, the restaurant serves a number of Italian staples like bolognese, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti with clam sauce.
Taste of Toga Food & Music Festival Is Back For 2024!
The Capital Region’s ultimate food and music festival is back!. It’s the 2nd Annual Taste of Toga Festival from Noon to 4 on Saturday, September 14th at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds!. This is your chance to enjoy an afternoon of live music from great local bands while sampling...
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