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Did you know that, before there were city parks in Troy, residents would take strolls and picnic in cemeteries likeContinue reading “Troy’s Oakwood Cemetery: Traveling through Time”

“One of the things that attracts me to Troy the most is the diversity of culture, thought, gender and generally,Continue reading “Top Picks in Downtown Troy: CapNY Freelancer, Corey Aldrich”

Meet the amazing tech companies that make CapNY one of the nation’s fastest growing metro areas for manufacturing jobs! We’veContinue reading “The New Tech Valley: 5 CapNY Companies With Global Impact”

The Italian American community in New York City is as established and historic as the city itself. Luckily for us,Continue reading “The Authentic CapNY Guide: Old-School Italian Restaurants”

Ever find yourself in the mood for some swanky, jazzy vibes to transport you back a hundred years or so?Continue reading “The Authentic CapNY Guide to Speakeasy Bars”

Andrea “Drea” LaRose is a Cap Region native, born in Troy, NY. She’s an artist that works primarily in photographyContinue reading “Second Street Studios, Troy: CapNY Art Gallery”

Want some quarantine-friendly ways to enjoy art, stellar local food AND the great outdoors? Lucky for us, CapNY is filledContinue reading “Public Art Outdoors in Winter: Art in CapNY”

CapNY Creatives is a segment that highlights creative professionals across the Capital Region. This discussion took place during this periodContinue reading “Photographer Konrad Odhiambo: CapNY Creatives”

Meet Kristoph DiMaria. Many call him Rags, short for “Ragliacci,” his clown-performer-artist’s identity name. And Will Kempe’s Players (Cooperative) isContinue reading “Kristoph DiMaria: CapNY Freelancer, Clown-Performer-Artist”

There are over 16,000 freelancers in the CapNY’s Creative Economy. The “CapNY Freelancers” segment will be highlighting talented individuals fromContinue reading “Jayana LaFountaine Photographer: CapNY Freelancer”

Jade Warrick is a powerhouse artist and freelancer. Known in the art world as “TrashKid.” Jade is not only aContinue reading “Jade Warrick “TrashKid”: CapNY Freelancer & Activist”

CapNY offers the perfect blend of small city charm and rustic nature. The region is a vast area that rangesContinue reading “How to Spend 48 Hours in CapNY”

Alex and Sam both grew up in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University. Alex graduated withContinue reading “From Ohio to CapNY: A Transplant Story”

There are so many beautifully restored performance venues in CapNY. Steeped in history, they’ve hosted more than a century’s worthContinue reading “Discover These Seven Historic Performance Venues in CapNY”

David Reali is a 34-year-old, Schenectady born creator who now lives and loves Troy, NY. He is the creator ofContinue reading “David Reali LYF Supply: CapNY Entrepreneur”

Pride Month is recognized around the world, to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. It takes place every June, in honor ofContinue reading “Celebrating Pride Month in CapNY: 3 Leaders Who Make it Happen”

A road trip to Rensselaer county is easier to plan than it is to spell but it’s a county withContinue reading “CapNY Road Trip through Rensselaer County”

The Capital Region is rich with resources for today’s budding entrepreneurs and business owners.  There are so many potential resourcesContinue reading “CapNY Entrepreneur Resources”

It wasn’t that long ago in the CapNY where you would either have to have a Korean friend or personallyContinue reading “CapNY Eats: Independent Korean Restaurant Spotlight”

The plant-based food industry has boomed in recent years with myco-protein chik’n and beet burgers that bleed, branded with namesContinue reading “CapNY Eats: 5 Droolworthy Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants”

Jammella Anderson, the founder of Free Food Fridge Albany, wanted to make fresh, perishable food available to marginalized communities. FoodContinue reading “CapNY Community: Free Food Fridge Albany”

The amazing spirit of CapNY’s generosity shines bright in Street Soldiers. What started in 2016 as a small grassroots effortContinue reading “CapNY Community Impact: Street Soldiers”

Janesha “Jaja” Levons is a mixologist and model. She lived all around the world as part of a miliary family,Continue reading “CapNY Cocktails at Home: Janesha “Jaja” Levons”

There is nothing that says a CapNY fall like being out in the orchard on a crisp sunny day! WhetherContinue reading “CapNY Apple Picking Map (Plus Craft Beverages, To Boot)!”

Our focus on the best takeout places under $15 is centered on pandemic survival. With more than 110,000 restaurants inContinue reading “Best Takeout Places Under $15: CapNY Food”

The myth of Upstate New York being a place where art and culture is lacking is officially over. In theContinue reading “Arts on the Move: CapNY Creative Transplants”

What does summer fun look like to us? Hot dogs, beer, baseball, and good company. And this is why spendingContinue reading “A Night at the Ballpark with the Tri-City ValleyCats”

Lucky for us, CapNY is flush with amazing outdoor spots that offer wide open green space and interesting walking trailsContinue reading “A Breath of Fresh Air: 16 CapNY Walks in the Woods”

There’s no better view than the one from a saddle. The rhythmic pattern of horse hooves on a sandy pathContinue reading “7 Great Places to Ride Horses in CapNY”

With many of us spending more time at home than ever before, where you live and lay your head makesContinue reading “6 High-End Apartment Buildings: Living Luxe In Albany and Troy”

Valentine’s Day is in the rearview, but why can’t we celebrate love all year long? No matter the season, theContinue reading “5 Romantic Spots in CapNY”

Everybody knows I love where I come from. CapNY is home for me and I want to see it shine.Continue reading “5 of Gabby’s Favorite CapNY Coffee Shops”

These 5 film industry professionals may not be famous (yet), but they’re making incredible work right here, right now, inContinue reading “5 Film Industry Professionals To Watch in CapNY”

Despite the challenges of 2020 and 2021, these five brave CapNY’ers launched cool, new food businesses. They’re rising above theContinue reading “5 Cool CapNY Food and Drink Spots That Opened in 2020”

Throughout CapNY, you’ll find all different kinds of innovative businesses that impact their communities in various ways. In this article,Continue reading “5 Companies With Unique Social Missions: CapNY”

From Warren and Washington Counties, down to Columbia and Greene Counties, there’s no shortage of musical talent in any fieldContinue reading “5 CapNY Up-And-Coming Musical Artists You Need To Know About”

One of the first things I research before exploring a new area is the city’s best street art. All itContinue reading “4 Fantastic Murals: Public Art in CapNY”