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Melissa Manno

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Albany, NY, United States

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Dove + Deer, Rosanna's in Center Square hit the market

Two popular Center Square restaurants, Rosanna's Italian Kitchen and Dove + Deer, hit the market this week. → Read More

CDTA unveils electric bikes, new transit hubs for 2023

The Capital District Transportation Authority hosted its annual State of CDTA program Thursday, showcasing upcoming projects including a new transit line. → Read More

Dick's Sporting Goods in Latham closes to rebrand as House of Sport

The Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream in Latham closed last month as the sporting goods retailer plans to rebrand the store into a Dick's House of Sport. → Read More

Albany airport urges travelers to arrive early, prepare for crowds

The Albany International Airport has issued an advisory urging travelers to arrive to... → Read More

Major Lark Street infrastructure project to break ground in April

Major Lark Street infrastructure project will break ground in April with a goal of improving the streetscape of the downtown Albany commercial hub. → Read More

Queensbury Planet Fitness reopens after $1 million remodel

The Planet Fitness club in Queensbury has reopened following a $1 million renovation project. → Read More

Demolition begins at former Karl's Motel on Loudon Road

Demolition has begun at the former Karl's Motel at 1133 Loudon Road, where a developer is hoping to replace the building with a 12,000-square-foot mixed-use housing building. → Read More

Albany residents upset over loss of Central Ave CVS pharmacy

The CVS pharmacy at 153 Central Ave. will be closing its doors on Jan. 12 and neighbors will miss it. → Read More

Legendary local ski instructor Freddie Anderson dies at 101

Frederica “Freddie” Anderson, legendary local ski instructor and founder of the... → Read More

Crossgates Mall to expand hours for 2023

In an effort to meet growing customer demands and increasing mall traffic, Crossgates... → Read More

Uncommon Grounds opens coffeehouse in Stuyvesant Plaza

Uncommon Grounds, a popular Capital Region coffeehouse, has officially opened its doors at its new location in Stuyvesant Plaza. → Read More

Less snow expected in Albany, Hudson Valley, mountains will still get buried

Mild overnight temperatures help to reduce snow totals in the Hudson Valley but... → Read More

Demolition set to begin soon at former Beech-Nut factory

Demolition on the western portion of the former Beech-Nut factory in Canajoharie is set to begin soon due to a recent contract approval. → Read More

Elizabeth Altrock, longtime owner of Blessing's Tavern, dies at 66

Elizabeth Altrock, owner of Blessing's Tavern, died Monday at her home in Colonie. → Read More

Saratoga County reports largest weekly wage increase in 2nd quarter

Saratoga County reported the largest increase in average weekly wages in the second quarter of 2022, according to a report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics this week. → Read More

New Albany store to provide free school supplies to teachers

The Victory Christian Church's School House Teacher Supply Center allows Capital Region teachers to shop for school supplies free of charge. → Read More

Wine & Dine for the Arts festival returns to Albany after three years

The Wine & Dine for the Arts festival will return in January to its full three-day format for the first time in three years, organizers announced Friday. → Read More

Jacob's Pillow to rebuild Doris Duke Theatre with $10M grant

Jacob’s Pillow, a worldwide dance center based in Becket, Mass., will use a $10 million grant to rebuild its Doris Duke Theatre that burned down two years ago → Read More

Schodack man sentenced to 130 months for drug trafficking, firearm convictions

Justin Micheli, 35, of Schodack has been sentenced to 130 months in prison for drug and firearm convictions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. → Read More

The Bunker indoor golf simulation coming to Mohawk Harbor

The Bunker, an indoor golf simulator and entertainment lounge, will be opening its newest location next to the Rivers Casino at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady next summer. → Read More