Tony Quezada moved from Miami to Latham in 2017, to be with his fiancee, Chelsea. He’s now found a job he loves — he is an Associate at Ayco, a division of Goldman Sachs — but he arrived here without much knowledge of the region, or a clear path or plan. Though Tony’s fiancé wasContinue reading “Moving Upstate: Miami Transplant Tony Quezada”
Author Archives: Jessica Kelly
5 Cool CapNY Food and Drink Spots That Opened in 2020
Despite the challenges of 2020 and 2021, these five brave CapNY’ers launched cool, new food businesses. They’re rising above the challenges of building a customer base and keeping their doors open. And, they’re doing it with constantly changing health regulations and rules. Left Bank Ciders, Catskill Left Bank Ciders began when a large, nearby orchardContinue reading “5 Cool CapNY Food and Drink Spots That Opened in 2020”
Advice on CapNY’s Hot Market, From 3 First-Time Home Buyers
Many CapNY millennials are finding great single family properties with mortgage payments that are lower than what they were paying in rent. However, with low inventories and fast sales, there can be significant challenges for first-time buyers. Let’s dive into three recent success stories from across the region. Are you a First-Time Home Buyer inContinue reading “Advice on CapNY’s Hot Market, From 3 First-Time Home Buyers”
CapNY Community: Free Food Fridge Albany
Jammella Anderson, the founder of Free Food Fridge Albany, wanted to make fresh, perishable food available to marginalized communities. Food accessibility was already an issue, and the pandemic compounded these problems. So Jammella and a group of volunteers decided to take action with a community food project in Albany. Times Magazine Recognizes Jammella In theContinue reading “CapNY Community: Free Food Fridge Albany”
Public Art Outdoors in Winter: Art in CapNY
Want some quarantine-friendly ways to enjoy art, stellar local food AND the great outdoors? Lucky for us, CapNY is filled with amazing public art! From historic architecture and neighborhoods to public art “galleries” in urban alleyways, CapNY writer Jessica Kelly found six great sites that we can enjoy all winter. Have more ideas? Send themContinue reading “Public Art Outdoors in Winter: Art in CapNY”
5 Millennials On Buying Investment Properties
Many Millennials and Gen Zs are looking for varied revenue and income streams that can help them ride out downturns. The five people in this article believe that investment properties in CapNY are the right financial right move for them. Read on for their insight and advice! We got some advice from 5 CapNY millennialsContinue reading “5 Millennials On Buying Investment Properties”
4 Fantastic Murals: Public Art in CapNY
One of the first things I research before exploring a new area is the city’s best street art. All it takes is one exceptionally talented individual with a vision to turn a forgotten building, a bridge underpass, or an easily overlooked alleyway into a destination itself as an outdoor art gallery. There are so manyContinue reading “4 Fantastic Murals: Public Art in CapNY”