As historical events go, Woodstock, (or as it is more formally known, “The Woodstock Music and Arts Festival.”) is a bit of an enigma. For example: It wasn’t really held in Woodstock, New York. Instead its actual location was Bethel, New York, almost 60 miles from Woodstock. It was supposed to cost six dollars per day,...
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Capital Region Americana: The Hamburger/Hot Dog Stand
I’ve mentioned several times in the past here at Albany.com why my wife and I decided to move to the Capital Region. In our humble opinions, our reasons were fortified with unassailable logic. Our reasons included, but were not limited to… Our need to compromise our Long Island vs. Western, New York differences The...
Reunion Time at SUNY Oswego
“Don’t look back, something might be gaining on you.” These were the immortal words of Satchel Paige, and if you don’t know who he was, then you’d have to “look back” into history, which means you’d be ignoring old Satch’s advice, so you’re better off not finding out who he was which means he...
Upstate New York has been “Honored” by The Simpsons
A few weeks ago the venerable animated series, The Simpsons, (A program that I believe when it is all said and done may outlast “60 Minutes,” “Meet the Press,” and “Face the Nation,” which definitely says something about our viewing habits as a nation.) aired an episode entitled, “D’oh Canada.” In the episode, the...
The Transient Capital Region
Does this region foster a sense of loyalty?
Will the real “Albanians” please stand up? Capital Region residents are well aware that this area is a fine place to live, work, and play. As it is though with any place that one eventually chooses to put down roots, one can’t help but notice the peculiarities and peccadillos that sets one place apart...
Dewey’s Thruway a.k.a. “Oy 87”
There's only one way to travel in New York State...for better or worse.
As a native Long Islander, I always despised the traffic that seemingly enveloped every road that criss-crosses the “Island.” My one saving grace however, was that at least the exits weren’t very far apart. Therefore if we were ensnarled in a traffic jam on the Southern State Parkway, or the Cross-Island Parkway, but I...
Albany needs a song or something
Most cities large or small have certain signature aspects that make them stand out. Some cities like New York or Philly or Boston, or really any large metropolitan area are associated with certain traits such as local food favorites, ethnic groups, styles, or really any aspect of culture. Many are of course celebrated in...
Albany INTERNATIONAL Airport
How do you know when the community you live in has officially “arrived?” I suppose for openers, a cellular tower would be a nice start. How about a post office, you have to have one of those, correct? For example, here in Clifton Park, we have so many post offices, we even have one...
It’s All Happening at Stewarts.
Many years ago, shortly after I graduated from college, I was working for a firm that sold advertising on television for stations across the country. I was charged with using the Nielsen and Arbitron rating services to do research that showed that our programs on the stations we represented were doing better than the competition. Oh sure,...
Hosting Guests in the Capital Region
Entertaining is an art onto itself. In other words, some people excel at it, while others really struggle. In fact, my wife and I have found that some people make excellent hosts, while others make excellent guests. Few other than my wife and I of course, excel at both.* * I know you may...