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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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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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Silver screen legend Veronica Lake's 104th birthday to be celebrated at Crandall Library
On Nov. 14, The Veronica Lake Foundation will honor the legacy and 104th birthday of Hollywood’s iconic femme fatale at the Crandall Public Library. — HADLEY | The 104th birthday of legendary silver screen star Veronica Lake will be celebrated at the Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen St., on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. This free event sponsored by The Veronica Lake Foundation will be held in library's community room, which has enough space to seat 100 guests.
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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.
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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.