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We fear not crows, we fear them not.

March winds, giant snowbanks, and our crow overlords.

Good thing we have our AOA advertisers. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be here to warn you -- or--you know-- to do anything else. That thought is much scarier than some old crows.

This week's AOA superheros are listed below. Please send some business their way when you can, and let them know where you heard about them. Thanks!

Helpful stuff

Need a lawyer? DiFabio Law Firm is friendly, helpful and will get the job done. They handle real estate, wills, elder law, vehicle and traffic law and more.

Best Cleaners will pick up and deliver your dry cleaning to your home or office at no extra charge.

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union now has mobile banking. Bank with Sunmark from your mobile phone.

Food and Drink

+Stop in for a Grey Goose cocktail or a glass of wine at the Goose & Grapes happy hour at Taste. $6 for all Grey Goose drinks and hand selected wines until 6PM.

+This Tuesday is is "chick night" at The Wine N' Diner. Food and drink specials, massages and make-up consultations for women. Make a reservation at 436-0544.

+ Warm up with some of Jason Baker's creations at The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark. And don't forget the Sunday brunch!

+ The Midtown Tap and Tea Room is now serving brunch every Sunday, and the coffee house is open all day Tuesday through Saturday.

+ Stop by and visit Gustav at the cheese counter at Honest Weight Food Co-op.

+ It's time to order your champagne ham for the holidays at Bilinski's.

Stuff to do
+The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Presents The Wailin' Jennys on March 26th. On the 27th they host Igudesman & Joo: A Little Nightmare Music-- a violinist and pianist who pick up with Victor Borge left off.

Stuff to Try

+ Get $250 off your 2011 website design and development from Brayton Graphics when you mention you came from AOA!

+ Get a FREE MONTH of Wink High Speed Internet Service from Tech Valley Communications. Enter this code when you sign up for service at: www.winkinternet.com: w1n87k06

Stuff to live in

+ 17 Chapel has started construction on their luxury condos, but you can check out their "model" in the on-site sales center in downtown Albany.

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For a decade All Over Albany was a place for interested and interesting people in New York's Capital Region. It was kind of like having a smart, savvy friend who could help you find out what's up. AOA stopped publishing at the end of 2018.

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