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Stuff to do this weekend
We're in that January lull in the Capital Region -- those couple of weeks after the holidays when things slow down just a touch. But they haven't stopped. After the jump, our look at things to do this weekend that don't involve binge watching, blankets, and carbs. Doing something you... (read the rest)
The week ahead
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (heat wave), from MLK, to hoops, to words, to performances, to music...... (read the rest)
Green River Festival 2017
Catching up a bit: The Green River Festival returns July 14-16 in Western Mass. This year's headliners include Lake Street Dive, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, The Mavericks, and Houndmouth. The announced lineup is below. The festival is on the grounds of Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, Massachusetts -- it's about... (read the rest)
Stuff to do this weekend
Wait, what? It's the weekend? Already? No need to feel unprepared. After the jump we've got a list of stuff happening over the next few days that you might want to try -- from wine and food festivals, to Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, to hockey, to a Broadway... (read the rest)
Cuomo to set aside developer contributions, Schumer's bid for NCAA in Albany, creepy clown or Halloween costume?
SUNY Poly/alleged bid rigging Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the state and federal complaints in the alleged bid rigging case were primarily about flaws in SUNY's purchasing and procurement systems, and were not due to unchecked corruption in his office. Meanwhile, Tom DiNapoli's office says the alleged bid rigging scandal... (read the rest)
The week ahead
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (it's fall), to drama, to politics, to science, to cooking, to music...... (read the rest)
Last of the HoJo's
Noted: When the Howard Johnson's restaurant in Bangor, Maine closes in September, the location in Lake George will be the last one -- anywhere. The chain once had more than 1,000 locations. (The Lake George location was closed for a few recent years, but reopened in 2015. It's also the... (read the rest)
The week ahead
Here are a few things to keep in mind, look forward to, or keep busy with this week, from the weather (SUMMER), to the fair, to theater, stories, to ballet, to authors, to The Track, to music...... (read the rest)
Holiday wish list: Bill Pettit
The holiday season is a time for making wish lists, and shopping lists. In an effort to help you with both, we're asking a handful of people what's on their local holiday wish list this year. Today's list comes from temporary Center Square resident Bill Pettit.... (read the rest)
GE unveiling Schenectady battery factory, naked woman falls from light pole, firefighter alleges he's being pushed out because of PTSD, cherry crop took huge hit this year
GE is unveiling its new battery plant in Schenectady today -- CEO Jeff Immelt will be in town for it. The company says it's investing $70 million more in the factory -- bringing the total to $170 million -- to double production capacity and will eventually employ 450 people there.... (read the rest)
Cuomo orders creation of healthcare exchange, Price Chopper wants to build new store in Watervliet, pot case involved buried treasure, Honest Weight looking to move forward on location
Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order to create a healthcare exchange for the state. The exchange is part of the health care reform package pushed by the Obama administration. Republicans in the legislature had blocked legislation that would have created the exchange. [Cuomo admin] [TU] [NYT] Saratoga County DA Jim... (read the rest)
Albany still loves you, Rachael Ray
It's been a while since Rachael Ray regularly graced the studios of our local TV stations and the aisles of our supermarkets, but it appears the Capital Region still holds her close to its heart. The Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro ranks #2 overall for "Rachael Ray" searches on Google for the past... (read the rest)
Craig and his wonderful list
The good thing about Craigslist: It's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations. The bad thing about Craigslist: It's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations. Good or bad, we'll let you decide...... (read the rest)
You didn't actually ask, but...
Believe it or not, there are some people who don't visit AOA via a bookmark, feed reader, irresistible urge, or unconscious habit. (Yes, shocking, we know.) Many of these people come in looking for something via Google -- and sometimes we can't help but take notice of what they're looking... (read the rest)
A quick recap of the week
Here are a few highlights from the past week on AOA: + Martin was back on the Sunday Soapbox, talking about why he loves -- and hates -- the Empire State Plaza. + Akum went browsing at Historic Albany's Architectural Parts Warehouse. + Did you know the local media were... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: economics, weights, lottery tickets, Parker Posey, maple syrup, Kaaterskill Falls, Dinosaur disappointment, sweetbreads, wings, Ali Baba, the Jesus limo, Jimmer Mania, toll gates, and Rachael Ray.... (read the rest)
You didn't actually ask, but...
Believe it or not, there are some people who don't visit AOA via a bookmark, feed reader, irresistible urge, or unconscious habit. (Yes, shocking, we know.) Many of these people come in looking for something via Google -- and sometimes we can't help but take notice of what they're looking... (read the rest)
Schenectady pension reforms proposed, GloFo pushing for more tax breaks, Corning Tower observation deck to close Saturdays, Don Weeks signs off
Brian Stratton says overtime payments for Schenectady city managers have been frozen and he's proposed a plan to reform the city's pension system. Stratton also says fire chief Robert Farstad will retire with the pension he was originally scheduled to receive (it was a plan to pad Farstad's pension that... (read the rest)
Yum-o-vision
This Friday's Rachael Ray show will be in 3D and feature Pee Wee Herman. That is all. [NYDN] From way back: Rachael Ray World Domination Watch... (read the rest)
Laws and hamburgers
Kirsten Gillibrand on why she's pushing for expanded food safety testing, in a post at La Vida Locavore: "I've been particularly concerned about the lack of regulation when it comes to E. coli in our ground beef. Our families shouldn't be playing Russian roulette every time they eat a hamburger."... (read the rest)
A quick recap of the week
Here are a few highlights from the past week on AOA: + Sebastien and Jason sent along photos from Tulip Fest. + Bliss asked for suggestions for a good daycare or pre-school. + Rob sent along photos from the protest of the state worker furloughs (which ended up being blocked).... (read the rest)
Lobbying with Rachael Ray
Kirsten Gillibrand and Rachael Ray teamed up on Capitol Hill yesterday to press the case for healthier school lunches. From a NYT article, which reports that KG "unleashed" the Ray on other lawmakers: "How could you go to any state in the union and say you are not for an... (read the rest)
A quick recap of the week
Here are a few highlights from the past week on AOA: + Kayla passed along some photos from Fountain Day. + Kalyn got a rare guided tour of the Shaker site in Colonie. + Dawn went on a hike for tykes. + It would appear that Eliot Spitzer is intent... (read the rest)
What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: John Sweeney, the Troy Dinosaur, Albany schools, Yaddo, the dinky dog triumvirate, Five Guys, a flavorful burger, hobbled pizza, diner breakfasts, sushi, the Tomhannock Reservoir, moving, stargazing, Rachael Ray, monoliths, a lamp and Tonya Harding.... (read the rest)
AOA office memo
MEMO To: all AOA editors, contributors, participants Re: office dog Two years ago today Otto started his job as AOA's office dog. Please join us in warmly congratulating him on the anniversary. During the past two years Otto has grown (literally and figuratively) into the position. His originally modest job... (read the rest)