April 14, 2022

News update

5 things to know..






Many Rensselaer County services moving from downtown Troy to new East Greenbush location
by Briana Supardi

Rensselaer County, NY (WRGB) — Rensselaer County is getting a new office building.

The county legislature approved the multi-million dollar purchase in a 12 to 6 vote Tuesday night.

The new building will be in East Greenbush at 99 Troy Road, about a 15 minute drive from the main county office building in downtown Troy. Read more...

March 22, 2022

Gas Prices on the rise!

Capital Region gas price update, March 21
by: Sara Rizzo

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Gas prices in the Albany area have dropped 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week, according to GasBuddy. This comes after a surge in gas prices over the last few weeks to over $4 a gallon.

Based on GasBuddy’s survey of 546 stations in the Albany area, the average price of gas is $4.29 per gallon. Prices are 53.8 cents higher per gallon than a month ago and are $1.41 per gallon higher than a year ago.

February 3, 2022

WINTER STORM WARNING

Edmonia Lewis



Honoring Edmonia Lewis and the USPS stamp Commorating her life and her legacy. 

A ceremony to honor Edmonia Lewis and the USPS stamp that was released recently will be held on February 9th at the Red Barn, 100 Town Park Road, East Greenbush (snow date February 23rd) at 1:00pm. The public is invited. Masks required regardless of vaccination status.

On Jan. 26, the United States Postal Service honored Lewis, “the first African American and Native American sculptor to earn international recognition” in a special ceremony at the DC gallery with her own postage stamp. 

January 25, 2022

Rom Shop.co

Explore the new lifestyle shop in Albany, NY

Rom Shop is a new lifestyle boutique located at 472 Madison Ave in Albany, NY. Our goal is to provide the community with a shopping experience that emphasizes quality over quantity. We carry design-forward brands that prioritize mindful production and size inclusivity, highlighting emerging makers from around the world.

We are proud to feature products by Micaela Greg, Le Bon Shoppe, Selva Negra, Kordal Studio, a mente, Atelier Delphine, DONNI, Nin Studio, Baserange, Areaware, Dusen Dusen, Fredericks & Mae, Self Ceremony, Machete, and more!


*Watch for POP up Events!