FOOD & DRINK
Saratoga Lake restaurant debuts new name, menu
In 2023, Druthers Brewing Company took over 550 Waterfront on Saratoga Lake. At that time, the name was changed to 550 Waterfront by Druthers and it was announced that the restaurant was staying open all year round.
Fashion Show raises money for Colonie Senior Center
Colonie Senior Center Fashion Show entertains, raises funds. The Colonie Senior Center provides critical resources for people, including exercise classes, entertainment and transportation to doctor’s appointments. The annual Mother’s Day Fashion Show was held Friday to raise funds to provide transportation for seniors to get to those medical appointments...
Final Service Set For Popular Capital Region Restaurant After 7 Years
After seven years of dishing up Southern comfort food, a popular restaurant in the region is set to close.The Cuckoo’s Nest, located in Albany at 234 Western Avenue, will hold its final service on Sunday, May 19, husband and wife owners Devin and Kaytrin Ziemann announced on their website.Opened in…
Food Friday 5/10/24: German cooking with Kurt Vincent
We welcome back Kurt Vincent, cook and president of the German-American Club of Albany. What's your favorite German dish? Give us a call and share the recipe. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts. Kurt Vincent, a native of the Capital District, traces his German-American ancestry to his maternal grandparents who emigrated to...
Bear with us: Schools keep kids indoors after furry visitor spotted.
According to the Averill Park School District, students were kept inside for the school day, following a bear sighting. The district says the bear was spotted Friday morning on the on the campus of Poestenkill Elementary School. Algonquin Middle School and Poestenkill Elementary School kept students and staff inside. According...
Wake-Up Wednesday returns to Ryan’s Wake
Returning for its sophomore run in the Collar City is Wake-Up Wednesday. The free six-week concert series will kick off outside the rear deck of Ryan’s Wake starting May 15. The post Wake-Up Wednesday returns to Ryan’s Wake first appeared on Spotlight News.
Black Bear Inn opening restaurant inside OTB Clubhouse
A popular Watervliet restaurant is opening a second location in Albany. The Black Bear Inn’s new restaurant will be in the restaurant space inside Capital OTB’s Clubhouse Racebook on Central Avenue. The goal is to open in the near future, and the restaurant is hiring for all positions.
Birdie-A little shy at first but will become your best friend
Birdie the dog -- that's me. I'm a sweet soul, a little shy at first, but once I get to know you, we'll be best of friends. I've got a funny side too. I love playing with my squeaky toys, and I'll make you laugh with my silly antics. I'm looking for my forever home, a place where I can share my love and laughter. Why should you adopt me? Because I promise to fill your life with joy, warmth, and unconditional love. Every day with me will be a happy day.
McDonald’s announces NY-exclusive ‘Buffalo Chill’ for the Bills Mafia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new drink at McDonald’s exclusive to New York is being served for the Bills Mafia! Participating McDonald’s locations are teaming up with the Bills to serve the limited-time Buffalo Chill — a frozen drink with layers of blue raspberry and wild cherry flavors, the colors of the Bills! Part of […]
‘The Gilded Age’ scouting Capital Region locations for season 3
The HBO series "The Gilded Age" may be returning to the Capital Region to film season 3. Albany County Film Commissioner Deb Goedeke said the production's location managers have been scouting places around the area for the series.
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