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Crows and Troy residents to coexist after USDA contract voted down
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) -- The Troy City Council unanimously voted to deny a contract with the USDA for crow scare tactics, deciding it's best to coexist rather than deal with its methods. President Sue Steele said this is what the constituents wanted. "Well, the meeting (on Thursday night) was interesting....
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Enjoy a Fireside Dinner at These 8 Romantic Restaurants in the Capital Region
What's more romantic than a dinner for two by the fireplace? Here in Upstate NY, there are a number of wonderful restaurants where you can enjoy delicious food, amazing drinks, and the warmth of a roaring fireplace. From the Capital Region up into the North Country, check out these 8 great restaurants for your next fireside dinner.
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RSD Black Friday: Local indie stores participating in the exclusive vinyl sale
As the holiday season approaches, vinyl lovers are gearing up to celebrate a day of their very own. Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday is an annual record lover's paradise, when exclusive titles are sold at local independent music shops. The list of available records has officially dropped and local stores are getting in on the action.
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Professionals, celebrities, and fans gather for Poke-Kon
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — From the folks that brought you Albany Anime-Fest, they now bring you the Poke-Kon Fest for all Pokemon show. In addition, a roster of Pokemon industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. PokeKon is the Pokemon collectors’...
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Spirit Christmas Brings a Sleigh-Full of Holiday Magic to Albany
Christmas Comes Early as Spirit Christmas Opens in Albany!. The wait is finally over, Capital Region holiday lovers! Spirit Christmas has officially arrived at Colonie Center in Albany, bringing a sleigh-full of festive fun just in time for the holiday season! Taking over the former Christmas Tree Shops space at 131 Colonie Center, the holiday wonderland is packed with everything from Christmas trees, ornaments, nutcrackers, decorations, and quirky gifts to larger-than-life attractions guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Visitors can explore the Candy Cane Express, say hello to some larger-than-life holiday characters in Inflatable Land, and stock up on everything needed to make the season merry and bright. After plans to bring the store to Albany fell through back in 2024, the Capital Region is finally getting its very own holiday shopping destination. So put away the Halloween cobwebs, break out the Christmas cheer, and get ready to deck the halls!
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Pokémon Collectors Swarm Albany Hotel for PokeKon-Fest's One-Day Trading Show
Trading cards, artwork and a lineup of Pokémon industry guests took over the Crowne Plaza Albany Hotel on Sunday, as PokeKon-Fest set up shop at 660 Albany Shaker Road for a single day of buying, selling and swapping all things Pokémon. The gathering billed itself as a stop on a traveling trade show that moves from city to city across the country.
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TMS Drama Club Presents: Guys and Dolls Jr.
The Troy Middle School Drama Club is proud to present Guys and Dolls Jr. on November 20 and 21. Set in Damon Runyon’s New York City, Guys and Dolls JR. follows gambler Nathan Detroit as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest crap game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years without ever getting married. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls JR. takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, but everyone eventually ends up right where they belong.
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New York Mets legend opening BBQ restaurant in Albany
Retired New York Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson is opening his first restaurant in Albany, bringing South Carolina-style barbecue to the Capital Region. Mookie Wilson’s Legacy BBQ is scheduled to open Nov. 6 at 42 Eagle St., serving lunch and dinner in the former War Room Tavern space. The restaurant represents the first standalone location for the Wilson family’s four-year-old barbecue brand, which previously operated as a mobile catering business and had a presence at Citi Field during the recent baseball season.