What's up in the Neighborhood

posted Dec 6, 2017

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: surprise nudity, questioning a promotion, tying one on for Christmas, Rensselaer Westerlo, the grand quick step, NYC, hiking, the new Albany Patroons, the Cuckoo's Nest, Cafe Capriccio, shopping, and budgeting.

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Katie: "surprise nudity is a just terrible, terrible strategy."

Steve questioned a promotion at a downtown Albany bar.

Rob on the importance of tying one on for Christmas.

Paula shared the story of Rensselaer Westerlo (who is a person).

Carl recalled the life of William C. Bouck and his grand quick step.

Jackie turned her keen eye for detail to a different landscape: NYC.

Julie is continuing to string together hiking ideas in the Hudson Valley.

Chuck is getting excited about the new Albany Patroons -- maybe.

Melinda tried out the Cuckoo's Nest.

Silvia took a cooking class at Cafe Capriccio.

Daniel enjoyed some half-baked pizzas from DeFazio's.

Shop along with Dominic.

And Jona continued budgeting.

tags: people, The Neighborhood

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