A quick recap of the week

week review 2009-03-05

+ We speed read the coverage of David Paterson. And then it got worse. And the worsening wasn't finished.

+ Greg C sent along photos of the snowpocalypse in Westerlo.

+ Harold Ford dropped his never-officially-began challenge of Kirsten Gillibrand.

+ Matt sent along a link to a site about dead malls in the Capital Region (and other places).

+ Price Chopper extended its gas discount program to CDTA fares.

+ Are you smarter than an Albany 8th grader -- circa 1882?

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: Shanghai, openings, Hattie's, quesadillas, maitre d's, wings, sea urchin, cheesesteak, spicy salmon, suits, Severe Severe, urban discovery, coffee sleeves and a superhero.

+ The Albany County menu calorie count law is taking effect -- and the results can be a bit unappetizing.

+ B sent along photos from the Save the Parks rally at the Capitol.

+ Among the items found on Craigslist this week: an excellent female wingman, turnkey solutions to homework and a professional grade stripper pole.

+ A guy in Schenectady is behind a new personal care product for... you know... back there.

+ The Capital Region's unemployment rate jumped last month.

+ We tried to get some answers about Quito's early morning garbage truck problem.

+ Jessica R asked about local podcasts.

+ We listed some local connections to the Oscars.

+ And here are a bunch of photos from the AOA birthday party!

If you'd just like the whole week unfiltered, check our listing of the last seven days of AOA.

Thanks to everyone who posted a comment or sent along an idea this week.

And a big thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Metroland poll! We appreciate it.

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