Itching for a weekend getaway or staycation this spring? Book a trip to Albany for must-see museums, craft beverage experiences and much more! With blooming tulips and blue skies, it is a picture-perfect time of year to visit Albany. Scroll on for a weekend itinerary to discover Albany this spring. This blog post is presentedContinue reading “CapNY Spring Weekend Itinerary: Albany County”
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From Westchester to CapNY, A Transplant Story
Gabby Lichtenberg is a perfect example of the power of the CapNY network. And that network is open to anyone, whether you’re a lifetime resident or find your way here as a transplant. Making the Move Lichtenberg, 37, and her husband moved to CapNY in 2017 from Westchester. They were spending enough hours a weekContinue reading “From Westchester to CapNY, A Transplant Story”
Living in Downtown Albany: Hot Rentals Edition
Join Gabby Fisher, lifelong CapNY resident, as she explores life in Downtown Albany and some of the hottest rental spots across the region with Redburn Development. Check out the video below! You can find more information about Redburn Development’s Albany apartments here. Video by Hunter Johns of Kovacs Productions Another NEW Redburn Development Properties toContinue reading “Living in Downtown Albany: Hot Rentals Edition”
Juneteenth in CapNY: 4 Changemakers Paving the Way
“Juneteenth is important because it is the beginning of our history.” – Lashawn Hawkins, Founder of the I Can Breathe and I Will Speak organization in Fulton County New York CapNY Celebrations June 19th. Many Americans know that date as Juneteenth, a federal holiday that acknowledges and commemorates the legal ending of slavery in theContinue reading “Juneteenth in CapNY: 4 Changemakers Paving the Way”
CapNY Eats: 5 Droolworthy Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants
The plant-based food industry has boomed in recent years with myco-protein chik’n and beet burgers that bleed, branded with names like Beyond and Impossible suggesting we’re scaling new heights. Hello, Meatless Mondays The pandemic only sharpened growth with renewed interest in health conscious eating, efforts to reduce animal consumption (hello, meatless Mondays), and awareness ofContinue reading “CapNY Eats: 5 Droolworthy Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants”
The Authentic CapNY Guide: Old-School Italian Restaurants
The Italian American community in New York City is as established and historic as the city itself. Luckily for us, many Italian Immigrants also ventured upstate to CapNY during the waves of European migration of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These communities quite literally built and shaped the cities we see today. GenerationContinue reading “The Authentic CapNY Guide: Old-School Italian Restaurants”
5 Young Black Leaders: CapNY Influencers
For these five up and coming black leaders, leadership is more than just leading a group or organization. Each of them shows their love for the community in the work they do. Their stories showcase the beauty and outcomes that strong leadership provides. Adaviah Ward: Guiding youth of a future to success! Adaviah Ward, 26,Continue reading “5 Young Black Leaders: CapNY Influencers”
Hassan Eminyawi of Urban Aftermath Books: CapNY Creatives
Meet Hassan Eminyawi, owner of Urban Aftermath Books, an online book business with a warehouse in Menands and a physical shop in the City of Albany. Hassan Eminyawi of Urban Aftermath Books Hassan Eminyawi of Urban Aftermath Books answered our questions about work and life as a creative entrepreneur, and being adaptable during the timeContinue reading “Hassan Eminyawi of Urban Aftermath Books: CapNY Creatives”
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”
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”