FOOD & DRINK
State Pulls Liquor License From O’Leary’s Tavern In Troy
The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) summarily suspended the license of Rensselaer County bar O’Leary’s Tavern, located in Troy on 15th Street, following a special meeting on Tuesday, April 30. Since then, the establishment has been barred from serving alcohol on the premises. The move came days...
Troy’s Outdoor Farmer’s Market Returns for 25th Season
Troy’s popular outdoor farmer’s market returns on Saturday for its 25th season. The event started with just 20 vendors in a parking lot along the Hudson River. Now, it has expanded to more than 100 vendors that span six city blocks on River Street and around Monument Square.
Brunswick residents express concern over continued expansion
A popular fast-food chain is being proposed on Brunswick’s Hoosick Road, which already suffers from congestion, and residents aren’t thrilled. Hot chicken sandwich. Hold the traffic. Labeled with orange flags, nearly 100 residents met up this spring to simulate what traffic on the already congested road could look...
Local hikers debut documentary on WMHT & held film premiere at June Farms
After three years of filming, the documentary “An Above Average Day” premiered on WMHT Wednesday, April 24 The post Local hikers debut documentary on WMHT & held film premiere at June Farms first appeared on Spotlight News.
Troy Memorial Day parade returning for first time since COVID
The Memorial Day parade is returning to Troy. The last time the parade marched through the streets of Lansingburgh was in 2019. The city announced Thursday the annual parade will be revived this year. It will kick off at 1 p.m. and take the familiar route from Knickerbacker Park to...
Huck Finn’s Playland continues to carry on Hoffman’s tradition
Huck Finn’s Playland in Albany is celebrating its 72nd year with new-and-improved rides. The park, which opened in the 1950s in Latham as Hoffman’s Playland, opens for its 72nd season on Saturday. One of the highlights of this year’s celebration is the refurbishment of several classic rides.
May theater is abundant
The world of theatre truly blossoms this May with an abundance of fascinating plays. Proctors opens a week run of “Six,” on Tuesday. It’s a rock musical about the wives of Henry VIII and is 90-minutes of energy with a history lesson for both teens and adults. It plays 8-performaces through Sunday, May 12.
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