All Over Albany

A quick recap of the week

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

+ Jess took in the 191 acres of land at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers (you may know it as Peebles Island).

+ The Palace released its classic movies schedule -- and it's solid.

+ A few of the items that caught our eye on EMPAC's fall schedule.

+ Bill asked about good local fishing spots.

+ We asked for nominations for the 2010 Tournament of Pizza field.

+ This year's LarkFest music lineup prompted some discussion.

+ We talked with one of the founders of Hannah's Hope Fund, a local org raising money for kids with a rare genetic disorder. It's in the running for a $250,000 grant.

+ Geese are so lazy.

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: horse patootie, a jockey on a bike, A to Z, the Altamont Fair, mall food, a caterpillar, Western Mass, the ER, cupcake trucks, and prized photos.

+ -S asked about finding a good local bank or mortgage broker to help with his refinance.

+ We watched the finishing touches go on a new mural in downtown Troy.

+ Shadi and Jason asked about finding whole sardines.

+ A few of the items found on Craigslist this week: role playing as the whale from Pinocchio, and unfortunate ride at the fair, awkward shirt removal, and adorable hedgehogs.

+ Albany's not dead, yet.

+ Sebastien and B's urban decay tour continued at the First Prize Center.

+ The side of a row house across from Washington Park collapsed.

+ And Jess bid a fond farewell to Albany. We miss her already.

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!