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All Over Albany
The Scoop
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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Thank you!
When we started AOA a decade ago we had no idea what was going to happen. And it turned out better than we could have... (more)
Let's stay in touch
This all feels like the last day of camp or something. And we're going to miss you all so much. But we'd like to stay... (more)
A few things I think about this place
Working on AOA over the past decade has been a life-changing experience for me and it's shaped the way I think about so many things.... (more)
Albany tightened its rules for shoveling snowy sidewalks last winter -- so how'd that work out?
If winter ever gets its act together and drops more snow on us, there will be sidewalks to shovel. And shortly after that, Albany will... (more)
Tea with Jack McEneny
Last week we were fortunate enough to spend a few minutes with Jack McEneny -- former state Assemblyman, unofficial Albany historian, and genuinely nice guy.... (more)
Recent Comments
My three year old son absolutely loving riding the train around Huck Finn's (Hoffman's) Playland this summer.
Thank you!
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Let's stay in touch
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A look inside 2 Judson Street
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Everything changes: Alicia Lea
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A few things I think about this place
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Comments
Turtles? What about that hippo in the upper left hand corner?!
... said AddiesDad on Jun 8, 2015 at 5:53 PM | link
Where was that picture taken?
... said Dave on Jun 9, 2015 at 5:00 AM | link
@Dave: Buckingham Pond in Albany. If you look at the logs that tend to accumulate at either end of the pond -- especially the western end -- there are often a bunch of turtle hanging out on them during the day.
@AddiesDad: Ha! I didn't notice that until you mentioned. But now that you point it out, I can't not see it!
... said Greg on Jun 9, 2015 at 8:33 AM | link
I can see the hippo- and I've solved the mystery of the loch ness monster too!
... said zappo on Jun 9, 2015 at 8:55 AM | link
Sure looks like a hippo sneaking up on a cat to me.
... said komradebob on Jun 9, 2015 at 10:10 AM | link