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A view of the fully light lake house in Washington Park, part of the 24th annual Capital Holiday Lights in the Park drive-thru festival at Albany's Washington Park.

Capital Region

Let there be holiday lights: Drive-thru options in Capital Region help brighten this difficult season

For the 24th year, Price Chopper/Market 32 is lighting up Albany’s Washington Park for the holiday season, with all proceeds… Read more »

This 1912 photograph of people on the skating pond in Albany’s Washington Park is part of the Albany Institute of History & Art outdoor pop-up exhibit, featuring archival photos and images of winter scenes. The exhibit can be found along Washington Avenue and can be viewed through Jan. 3.

Capital Region

Festive museum exhibits continuing throughout the Capital Region

While we may be celebrating the season differently this year, there are plenty of exhibitions to get us into the… Read more »

Do your best to limit the stress during this holiday season.

Now more than ever, take care of your mental health

The Christmas season is supposed to be joyful, a time for traditions and holiday songs, gifts, food, charity, and gatherings… Read more »

Rotterdam

Rotterdam artisan weaves treasures from Georgia pine needles

To some, Diane Babin seems more like a magician than a crafter. She makes everything from baskets to ornaments out… Read more »

Saratoga Springs

Classic game gets local flavor with Saratoga Monopoly

Why anyone would associate a “Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game” with human behavior in Saratoga Springs is beyond us, or most… Read more »

A Porch Package from Impressions of Saratoga awaits a homeowner.

Saratoga Springs

Saratoga ‘packages’ put local products on your porch

Saratoga is known for its porch parties. After this year, it might also be known for its Porch Packages. Created… Read more »

Employee Lily Bartels shows off her personal picks for holiday gifts at the Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady last month.

Capital Region

Staffers at Capital Region bookstore offer their literary picks for the holiday season

With cold winter temperatures and a pandemic that persists, a book can provide the perfect gift as we hunker down… Read more »

Paul Hergenrother of PhD Design & Photography shows off ornaments at the Clinton Street Mercantile in Schenectady.

Capital Region

Getting crafty: Capital Region artisans offer unique creations

In a market revamped by COVID-19 restrictions, the holiday season has been a time to shine, take it easy or… Read more »

Local finds at the Vischer Ferry General Store.

Capital Region

From unique to quirky, shopping local in Capital Region has its perks

Now more than ever, it’s important to support small businesses in your community. Aside from helping your neighbors, small businesses… Read more »

“Flowers for You” is the latest album from local favorite Sawyer Fredericks.

Capital Region

Capital Region artists continue to create new music

Musicians have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. From the cancellation of gigs and tours to the postponement of… Read more »

Innovo Kitchen chef John LaPosta prepares scones at the Latham restaurant. Innovo is offering boxed meals for Christmas this year, with available delivery.

Capital Region

Capital Region restaurants prepare diverse range of menus for Christmas dinners to go

For some, the joy of the 2020 holiday season is tempered by thoughts of those we’ve lost this year. Others… Read more »

Tom Krause, left, owner of Krause’s Homemade Candy on Central Avenue in Colonie, and an employee pour a fresh batch of marzipan onto a cookie sheet in November.

Mad about marzipan

“O Christmas treats, O Christmas treats, How wondrous is that marzipan!” is what I’m singing in my head as I… Read more »

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Special Sections

Let there be holiday lights: Drive-thru options in Capital Region help brighten this difficult season

Festive museum exhibits continuing throughout the Capital Region

Now more than ever, take care of your mental health

Rotterdam artisan weaves treasures from Georgia pine needles

Classic game gets local flavor with Saratoga Monopoly

Saratoga ‘packages’ put local products on your porch

Staffers at Capital Region bookstore offer their literary picks for the holiday season

Getting crafty: Capital Region artisans offer unique creations

From unique to quirky, shopping local in Capital Region has its perks

Capital Region artists continue to create new music

Capital Region restaurants prepare diverse range of menus for Christmas dinners to go

Mad about marzipan

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Schenectady cannabis dispensary makes first marijuana sales in Capital Region; Officially opening Saturday

Images: First region dispensary cannabis sales at Schenectady’s Upstate Canna Co. (19 photos)

After Delanson barn fire kills over 200 animals, the Chandler family seeks to rebuild

Police: Schenectady man arrested in Glenville gas station robbery, released, remains sought

Feds: Man sentenced to more than 2 years for possessing gun used to shoot him in Rotterdam last year

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