All Over Albany

A quick recap of the week

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

+ Soapbox: Now in California, Jess shared some of the things she misses about the Capital Region.

+ Gretchen asked about finding a handyman to fix stuff around the house.

+ Valentine's Day was Tuesday -- we created some Capital Region-themed valentines.

+ Aaron asked about where to find fresh tortillas.

+ Daniel says you should eat the brown stew at Orchids Jamaican-American Restaurant in Rotterdam.

+ There were revisions and public comments about the proposed Albany cabaret law.

+ We found our favorite chicken sandwich -- dressed up a bit.

+ Nick asked about good lunch spots in Saratoga.

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: outer buttcheek/thigh germs, Miss Albany, the proposed cabaret law, @hello, chicken wing cupcakes, the way to a woman's heart, the royal treatment, Mr. Subb, Schenectady restaurant week, beautiful food, the Troy waterfront, Abigail and John Adams, spots in Saratoga, and how to mend a broken heart.

+ We got a behind-the-scenes look at some of the stuff the Albany Institute doesn't have on public display.

+ Andy asked about internet service options that are not TWC.

+ A few of the items found on Craigslist this week: longing for a girl in leggings and Uggs, a polite "no," virgin hair, and a wood-fired hot tub.

+ Rem Koolhaas will be involved in designing a building in Hudson.

+ Julia shared some photos documenting the last day of the Miss Albany Diner.

+ Odd real estate fact of the week: the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall building is a condo.

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 shared a photo or idea this week!