A quick recap of the week

week review 2010-05-15

Here are a few highlights from the past week on AOA:

+ Sebastien and Jason sent along photos from Tulip Fest.

+ Bliss asked for suggestions for a good daycare or pre-school.

+ Rob sent along photos from the protest of the state worker furloughs (which ended up being blocked).

+ Hey, Neil Roche really loves UAlbany.

+ Carl told us about Albany's history as the Piano City.

+ The new parking meters started showing up in Troy.

+ The schedules for this summer's Alive at Five and Rockin' on the River series are out.

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: good light, Vermont, broadened horizons, beer boots, the circus, Mother's Day, maple syrup, CSAs, a birthday cake, Peruvian food, spiedies, concerts, ospreys, a Mini and cereal.

+ Long live Van's.

+ Kirsten Gillibrand did some lobbying with Rachael Ray.

+ Kalyn found a few places to score horchata.

+ A few of the items found this week on Craigslist: cheekbones of biteability, amazing glutes and a vintage Fisher Price med kit.

+ The Exile told us about a secret garden in Slingerlands.

+ And we've learned a few things from Missed Connections on Craigslist.

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 or photo this week!

OK Go photo: Sebastien B
protest photo: Rob Gierthy
parking meter photo: @kimmieoftroy

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