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Stuff to live in:

17 Chapel Boutique Condominiums in downtown Albany has 15 luxury condo homes left for sale. You can check out their new model condo and see the furnished rooftop patio. A special tax discount from the City of Albany means that combined utility costs, homeowners fees and property taxes are as low as $250 per month.

Helpful stuff

+ Sunmark Federal Credit Union is partnering with Regional Food Bank to help distribute prepared and non perishable food. Many distribution centers are underwater and we'll use branches as triage points for drop offs. They're also temporarily easing the loan process to get cash to people who need to make repairs, necessities and clean up efforts.

+ Best Cleaners will pick up and deliver your dry cleaning to your home or office at no extra charge. And they do shoe repair too.

Stuff to Do
+The Hellions of Troytake on the Main Roller Derby on Saturday, September 24th at Rollarama.

+The Albany All Stars B Squad has a bout on Saturday the 24th at Washington Avenue Armory. Erin Harkes is playing between periods and before the bout.

Food and Drink

+ Capital Wine on State and Lark in Albany. They've got tastings every Friday night, so stop by on your way out to dinner. And they've got great tips on wine and food pairings.

+ The Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark is now offering a five-course tasting menu with seatings at 6 and 9 Tuesday-Saturday. You'll need to make a reservation for those. Enjoy an amazing dinner under the wisteria on the back patio.

+ Taste has just released their new fall menu with new and roasted squash & pear salad.

+ Stop in at The Point for dinner on the patio or in the "Don Draper Room."

+ Honest Weight Food Co-op is gearing up for the Local Food Festival in Washington Park on October 2nd from 11-3.

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