Troy’s Oakwood Cemetery: Traveling through Time

Did you know that, before there were city parks in Troy, residents would take strolls and picnic in cemeteries like Oakwood? Well, what is old is new again. The 280 acre cemetery located in the northeast section of the Collar City is becoming a popular place for reflecting on the city’s past while walking onContinue reading “Troy’s Oakwood Cemetery: Traveling through Time”

Raising Kids in the Capital Region: CapNY Families

Making a move to CapNY with kids? Looking to get familiar with the educational and recreational offerings of this region as it comes to raising families? You’ve come to the right spot. “How can I find what school districts are a good fit for my child?” Our first two questions were posed by recent NYCContinue reading “Raising Kids in the Capital Region: CapNY Families”

CapNY Road Trip through Rensselaer County

A road trip to Rensselaer county is easier to plan than it is to spell but it’s a county with rich history and beautiful rural landscapes. This road trip includes both natural and man-made vantage points, and you see beautiful vistas that stretch into Massachusetts and Vermont. There’s also a stop at a farm stand,Continue reading “CapNY Road Trip through Rensselaer County”

CapNY Insider Tips: King Bakery Donut Cart

Set your clock early on a Sunday and head out a road trip to get donuts in scenic, rural Washington County. The King Bakery Donut Cart is a family-run business open only on Sunday mornings. Some of their customers drive as long as 2.5 hours to wait on line to get a taste! Family OwnedContinue reading “CapNY Insider Tips: King Bakery Donut Cart”