All Over Albany

A quick recap of the week

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

+ Soapbox: Mary talked about what was lost after being robbed -- and it wasn't the stuff.

+ We gave away a pair of tickets to a beer dinner at Central Steak by asking: What are two things in the Capital Region that would pair together well? There were some fun answers.

+ Morrissey is playing the Palace this fall.

+ Here's a rundown of Capital Region swimming pools and when they open (many of them already have!).

+ An art exhibit is coming to a local billboard.

+ The zones and streets for the Albany parking permit system were finalized (yep, we have maps).

+ Discussion about the permit system prompted us to wonder: Does the city owe you (or anyone) a parking spot?

+ Daniel ate his words at Bros Tacos -- and a carnitas taco.

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: Father's Day, Cooperstown, supporting what you enjoy, a disappearing island, pesticides, parking, Comfort Kitchen, wild game, har gow, bad beer, The Springs, cookie diplomacy, a survey, a trip up the Hudson, plants, the train, the Knickerbocker News, and a turkey.

+ Casey shared some vegan dishes from around the Capital Region that are worth trying -- whether you're a vegan or a carnivore.

+ Photos from the Troy > Albany Tour -- it was a good time!

+ A few of the items found on Craigslist this week: Kayla with the hippo backpack, a life changing moment, pizza shops, and legs.

+ Casey got a look at the new Bier Abbey in Schenectady.

+ And Terry asked about where to go fossil hunting with his son.

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!