What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: two contrasting experiences, feeling old, laughing at life, a ghost sign, a beautiful old map, ancestors, trigger warnings, springs, the Bridge of Flowers, what's fermenting on the farm, being judgy, Innovo Kitchen, Memphis King, and the best bottle of cheap wine.

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Silvia shared the stories of two abortions.

Amy argued it's a waste of time to feel old.

Stephanie hopes someone saw the humor in her falling on her bum outside Panera.

Chuck commemorated the now-demolished Coca-Cola ghost sign in Schenectady.

Carl examined a beautiful old map of the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers.

Christopher traced the history of one of his great great great grandparents on Dove Street in Albany.

Skidmore Unofficial took on the trigger warning debate.

Jackie came across some newly highlighted springs in Spa State Park.

Julie crossed the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls.

Otis got some details on what's fermenting at 9 Miles East Farm.

Daniel got judgy in the Enchanted City.

Steve checked out the food at the new Innovo Kitchen in Latham.

J+R tried out Memphis King in Schenectady.

And Rob wishes he had asked for the "the best bottle of cheap wine" at 677 Prime.

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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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