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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.
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 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...
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.
Chatham Brewing wins Best NY Burger competition
Chatham Brewing's "Loaded Brewery Burger" has won the New York Beef Council's eighth annual Best NY Burger competition. The burger is served on a toasted sweet roll with a locally-raised beef patty, white cheddar mac-n-cheese, Applewood bacon, and molasses barbecue.
Local author created the picture book series Parmesan Pig on a trip with family
local author Ben Barrowman found the right “ingredients” for a children’s book series Parmesan Pig The post Local author created the picture book series Parmesan Pig on a trip with family first appeared on Spotlight News.
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...
Huck Finn’s Playland returns in latest iteration in downtown Albany
Going back decades, Playland holds a special place in the hearts of Capital Region residents. Now called Huck Finn's Playland, the little amusement park is gearing up to begin its 72nd year. With the miniature railroad ready to run for another season, Scene One Entertainment owner and CEO Joe Masher...
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