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Holiday Cheer
Bustling city streets! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire! It’s Troy’s Victorian Stroll. This popular–free annual holiday tradition transforms the streets of historic downtown Troy into a magical stage of song, dance and family enjoyment. Now in its 24th year,...
A Dreidel for Christmas
Divergent holidays provide opportunities for unity, understanding By Amy E. Tucker The countdown to Christmas has begun. Hallmark started it in July with their holiday ornament premiere and retailers nationwide have been lining shelves with merchandise since September and bombarding...
Achieving a healthy body image
By Judy Torel You can’t go anywhere in America without being confronted with images of thin and ultra lean models and celebrities. Magazine covers, TV shows, Hollywood movies and even advertisements on the sides of public transportation relentlessly emit a...
Holiday traditions around the world
By Linda McClain, CTA Nearly a century ago, many of our ancestors arrived on Ellis Island and brought with them the customs of their homelands. Because of the many different nationalities, Christmas celebrations, including music and food, vary between regions...
Summer attractions
Round out the end of summer by exploring a new place—you’re bound to discover a new treasure, a favorite B&B, a new hobby, or a town you’ll visit again and again. VermontBen & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Ben & Jerry...
Ballston Spa/Saratoga
experiencing economic and community growth By Shannon Brescher In the early 1800s, travelers considered the Village of Ballston Spa a superior destination to Saratoga Springs because of its fine mineral waters. Although the rise and decline of industry sunk the...
Landis Arboretum
A nature lovers’ paradise By Dick Buyer The tractor growled as it navigated up and down grassland hills, crawling over bumpy terrain, sometimes swerving left and right, traveling between trees, occasionally halting. It was a brief trek for an abbreviated...
A day in the of a Family Court Judge
By Mary Beth DeCecco There is nothing fun about family court. Imagine having to sit before a Judge and ask for an order of custody because the mother of your children was arrested for doing a drug deal with your...
Planning a trip during hurricane season
Traveling during hurricane season By Linda McClain, CTA With hurricane season spanning June through November, and summer being the most likely time to vacation, it’s easy to be concerned about the weather. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a week...