For the uninitiated, Troy got itself in such bad financial trouble in the '90s that New York State came in, bailed them out with the MAC debt, got rid of the mayor and required 25 years of financial oversight.

It broke the political status quo which might be why Troy no longer has a single party in charge. It also trained a whole generation of decision makers that fiscal responsibility was mandatory. Troy paid off the MAC debt about 3 years ago and this year it is the only major city in the capital region under the tax cap.

What if this happens in Albany?

1. Northern cardinal

2. White-breasted nuthatch

3. Red-bellied woodpecker

4. Yellow-rumped warbler

5. Downy woodpecker

6. Common merganser

7. Great blue heron & mallard

I am so hopeful that this is moving toward Ashley Carroll’s family finding peace!

Anyone know why if this is where her phone last pinged it was not searched before now?

Anyone missing an itty bitty buddy? And if not, anyone have a trap we could borrow? Not sure if our current feline overlord will accept company, but either way would like to get this sharp dressed man out of the cold.

Learn more & apply: https://on.ny.gov/223276

Hi! Is there anyone that makes their own crafted items and has been thinking of opening up an Etsy shop? I have a shop now but feel I don’t have enough items to grab people’s attention so wanted to see if there were people interested in having a collective page of upstate crafty gals?

You can check out my page here if you want and see if you’d be interested. Any sales made on your items would be 100% yours and we can work together on how to plan out shipping the items and such. Let me know!

Hey Albany!

The Alice Moore Black Arts & Cultural Center (AMBACC) has two exciting FREE community events coming up, and we'd love to invite everyone to join us!

🎃 FREE Halloween Celebration – Friday, October 30

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Halloween? Bring the family out for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, candy, treats, activities, and Halloween fun!

• 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
• 🕞 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• 📍 135 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY
• 🎟️ FREE Admission – Families Welcome!
• 👻 Costumes encouraged!

We're partnering with local community organizations to create a fun Halloween experience for families throughout Albany.

🎤 FREE First Friday Open Mic Night – Friday, November 6

Calling all Albany singers, rappers, poets, comedians, and performers!

We're hosting a FREE open mic night to showcase local talent and bring together creatives from across the Capital Region.

• 📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
• 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• 📍 135 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY
• 🎟️ FREE Admission – Ages 18+

There will be food, DJ music, live performances, and an opportunity for performers to win a cash prize!

Whether you want to perform or just enjoy some local talent, you're welcome to come out!

Interested in performing? Scan the QR code on the open mic flyer to sign up.

Both events are completely FREE to attend!

At AMBACC, we're always looking for ways to bring the Albany community together through arts, culture, and creativity.

Feel free to share these events with friends, family, or anyone who might be interested!

🌐 Website: www.alicemoorecenter.org

📍 Location: 135 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY

Hope to see you there!

My friend is undergoing an emergency that requires they eat pizza at an extremely early hour of the day. I've seen posts about the best pizza, best late-night pizza, best pizza of different styles - but where do I go if I need a pizza as early as possible?

10/23: The Halloweentown Debates

10/24: Halloween Drag Brunch

10/29: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

10/30: Hex Appeal Burlesque Night

10/31: Yokai! Songs of the Japanese Supernatural

237 Union St, Schenectady, NY

Home of Stella Pasta Bar, Seven Points Brewery, & the Van Dyck Music Club

Hi everyone! I'm looking for recommendations for veterinary oncologists and surgeons in the Albany/Capital Region area, although I'm willing to travel farther for the best care.

My dog has a mast cell tumor on her nose, right next to the black part, so I'm particularly concerned about finding someone experienced who can successfully remove the tumor while minimizing damage to her nose. We're currently going to Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital, but I'd like to research all our options and potentially get a second opinion before deciding where to have the surgery performed.

I'm interested in comparing different hospitals and specific veterinarians, particularly those with experience treating mast cell tumors and performing surgery in delicate areas like the face and nose. Does anyone have experience with veterinary oncology or surgery in the area? Are there particular hospitals or surgeons you would highly recommend?

I'd also love to hear from anyone whose dog has had a mast cell tumor on their nose or in a similarly delicate location. What treatment did you choose, how was the recovery, and what was the outcome?

Thank you so much for any recommendations or experiences you can share!

Preferably ones with female healthcare providers

Wanted to give a well-deserved shoutout to an exceptionally talented tattoo artist, Konstantin Frolov (@mechanic_ink).

His level of detail, color saturation, shading, and depth is absolutely incredible. Konstantin brought everything together beautifully.

His patience and dedication to getting every detail just right were on point. This was a significant time investment for both of us, and throughout the process, he never settled for anything less than his best.

If you’re considering a tattoo and appreciate detailed, vibrant, custom artwork, I’d strongly encourage you to check out his portfolio. He’s a guest artist who regularly visits Latham.

Instagram: @mechanic_ink

Couldn’t be happier!

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RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/1047063/

The good news is that there’s minimal support at the state level so this comical idea appears to be DOA.

Hello!! I have 3 adult tickets for the Hudson valley jack-o-lantern blaze happening on Friday at 8:30pm. My friends have dropped out and I can’t get a refund. The total was $150. Does anyone know a group who would be interested??

I opened up this wall in the basement front room of my house in Center Square. The drywall showed water damage, but this is way worse than I expected. It looks like it happened over quite some time.

I’m looking for qualified people to repair it, but I’m also concerned about finding the source of the water. The sidewalk out front is solid, no big holes, and it slopes away from the house. The windows are old, but again show no obvious spots where water may get in. Do any other homeowners of similar houses (1857 brick row house) have any experience/stories to share?

Thanks.

Basically the title. Looking for a reliable and fair plumber to do some small and large jobs. We need a new valve in a toilet but also want a water softener. We have several other things in mind as well but just to give an idea of the type of work needed.

“The woman who posted the widely shared video of the students on social media said she had received a call from Colonie police on behalf of the parents of a student in the video asking her to take down the post. She declined, and the video remained online as of Sunday afternoon.”

What the fuck, Colonie?

1. Lincoln's sparrow

2. Hermit thrush

3. Ruby-crowned kinglet

4. White-throated sparrow

5. Song sparrow

6. Blue-headed vireo

7. Red-bellied woodpecker