Overheard some state employees talking to state troopers at the plaza a few minutes ago. Took a look myself and saw that OGS/the state has left a BUNCH of fish to die in the pool as it’s draining. The troopers were basically like “we can’t do anything” and didn’t really seem too engaged honestly. There’s no need to let a bunch of innocent animals die due to lack of effort or lack of creativity about what can be done. Not sure how they got there, troopers said probably a bird dropped a fish and it laid eggs or someone was being cruel and put them in there. Like I said, I took a look myself and there really are a bunch of silver looking fish barely surviving in the little water that is left (think mini little pools of water spread out over the bottom of the pool). Heard them say OGS won’t let them in there to get them out right now.

Anyone have any recommendations/ideas/leads on who to call or who could handle this? Conservatories, rescues, animal control options? Really don’t want to just let them die! 🐟

Edit: there’s really no need to be weird. I’m doing this in good faith because why wouldn’t I at least try? The world doesn’t have to be so terrible all the time. If you don’t have a genuine suggestion, just ignore this!❤️

Edit #2: I’m making some calls! You can make some too if you want! Maybe if more folks call a bunch of places (NYS Troopers, DEC, Animal Control, Animal Protective services etc. etc. etc.) then someone will do something about it. Maybe not, but I hope so. I don’t expect that I myself can solve this but perhaps my efforts can solve this issue or at least help solve it. No sense in not trying to do something good when I have the time to do it. Hoping and pushing for the best possible outcome. 🐟🩵

Edit #3: Basically just waiting on a bunch of places to call me back. I’ve called (multiple times): - NYS Troopers and Albany Police (per each others suggestions - they both referred me to the other AND were happy I called jsyk.) - Animal Control - Fish and Wildlife - DEC - Some of the local colleges. Not sure exactly what I was looking for but figured I’d give it a shot - gonna try again tomorrow as some folks said they might know some people. 🤷‍♀️

I urge you to make some calls and emails if you have the capacity! I do think the more people who “complain” or ask for a solution or some resources just across the board, the better! Also if anybody is connected to or knows of any good conservation/ecosystem/animal rescue etc. places, I think that’s the avenue I’m going to further pursue tomorrow.

Haven’t been able to get back over there today to check but I will hopefully be able to tomorrow. (And will grab a photo if I make it over there) Hoping for the best!🩵🐟🐠

Got out of work around 5 today and got on I-90 East near exit 4. Traffic was backed up and as I got closer I noticed a truck had rear-ended a car in the middle lane. They were literally still stuck together.

So I slowly merged into the left lane to get around them only to see ANOTHER accident involving about 4 cars on the left side.

Had to move back into the middle lane, and not too far down there’s another 3 car accident on the right with a roadside truck there.

At this point I’m thinking what the hell is going on today lol.
Then as I’m getting closer to exit 6A I see yet ANOTHER accident involving 3 cars with State Police at the scene.

That’s 4 separate accidents between exits 4 and 6A all within a short radius and the crazy part is they all looked like rear ends.

I drive on I-90 all the time, but I’ve never seen anything like this. What are the odds of 4 separate accidents happening that close together?? It was a mess

Former teacher, longtime area resident, and as of this week a published author, which still feels strange to type.

The Trellis is a novel about AI and faith. It follows two timelines: a history teacher in the near future who watches AI become part of everyday life, and a world centuries later guided by an AI that serves as both spiritual and political leader. How the two connect is the heart of the book.

If you’re into Silo, The Giver, or 1984, it might be up your alley. Kindle and paperback: amazon.com/dp/B0HN4J8CFR

Would love to hear from any other local writers too.

St. Rose Camerata rides again

Someday, when I do shuffle off, I genuinely hope that someone somewhere out there, chooses to have a custom vinyl decal of my name and lifespan adhered to the back of their soon to be -repossessed Nissan Altima, and then backed into someone else's car while its parked at the Colonie Target like three times. Really that's all I want.That'll prove to me that my life mattered . Bonus points if you include graphics like a rose or a dollar bill or a fist, Pokemon. whatever. Whatever I was into at the time of death. really I'm open to anything.

No way both the I-90 and Thruway are fucked rn. What is going on???

Any Dorcey or Common Council staffers lurking on here? This could be a good way to clean up our city and help out some of our unhoused neighbors.

Also, since my Common Council rep apparently can’t be bothered to respond to constituent emails, I also think that hiring local artists to fix our cracked sidewalks by adding mosaics to the cracks like they have done in Paris, Madrid, Austin, Barcelona, and Milan would make them more ADA compliant, safer, and easier on the eyes.

Probably cheaper to do something like this too than to keep paying through the nose when people inevitably trip and sue the city.

Avoid it. There’s a huge accident just before you get to the Northway. Traffic is backed up almost to the bridge. Find an alternate route.

Does anyone else love these? The guy is so confrontational and it always feels like he's talking directly to me lol.

I miss the president impersonations that Foggs used to do, but this guy is my new favorite local radio commercial.

Hi all! Today marks the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15th - Oct 15th) so I thought I’d share the Ofrenda (offering) that my mom sets up each year at the restaurant to celebrate and honor the tradition of Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos is primarily celebrated across Mexico on Nov 1st and 2nd and is a celebration of life that blends together indigenous tradition with Spanish-Catholic tradition. During this time, it’s believed those who have passed over from the physical world into the spiritual realm can return to celebrate with family and loved ones over food, drink, and music.

A large part of this tradition is the Ofrenda. This is an offering made in the form of an altar to the loved ones being celebrated. Our Ofrenda at El Mariachi is decorated with:

- Marigolds (bright orange flowers used to help guide the spirits to the altar)
- Calaveritas de Azúcar (tiny sugar skulls playfully decorated with frosting)
- Our Lady of Guadalupe (patroness of Mexico)
- Papel Picado (traditional Mexican folk art made by cutting intricate designs into delicate tissue paper, represents the element of air)
- Candles (to help illuminate a path for the spirits, represents the element of fire)
- Jarritos de Barro (traditional clay pottery mugs, represents the element of water)
- Pan de Muerto (“Bread of the Dead”, sweet Mexican bread that represents the element of earth) will be displayed closer to Nov 2nd

In the center of the altar is an old photograph of my mom’s parents. My grandparents passed away in 2008 and 2009, but when my mom opened the first restaurant in 1996 they were both by her side helping the business get off the ground. They also lived in the same household as us growing up and helped raise me and my siblings. They introduced me to much of my Hispanic heritage.

Along with the Ofrenda, I have included pics of the dining rooms with our fall decor, our seasonal special Apple Cider Margarita, and one of my favorite dishes on the menu: Pollo El Mariachi (grilled chicken topped with Oaxacan cheese and our creamy chipotle sauce). I hope you all will stop by and check out the Ofrenda, food, drink, and atmosphere in person.

If anyone has any pics of their Ofrendas or ones they’ve seen in the past, please feel free to post them below!

Photo credits- @v1sional on Instagram

I just drove by and it says it’s permanently closed? What happened?

Join EmpowHer Capital to chat and connect with other disabled women, with drinks and refreshments provided! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/htx6nsFkmdBT2YMq8

Coffee and Connections
Sunday, October 18th
Albany Public Library - Delaware Branch
2:00pm-4:00pm
331 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209

This event is free for all participants. Face masks are provided. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.

Questions? Email empowhercapital@disabilityempowhernetwork.org

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Since Saint Rose is closed, alumni don't have access to any school resources. Is there a way for past students to get help with career building?

I'm asking for someone else and trying to see if the community has any resources related to past Saint Rose Alumni. I already called UAlbany and asked the career center if they would be able to help. They said no.

The spring one was a lot of fun - anyone planning on heading over this weekend??

I am traveling to Albany area for work and want recommendations for good place to try open at least to 10 pm Sunday night

I am flexible doesnt have to be in Albany if in the suburbs or surrounding towns that is fine

I am a carnivore dont care about gluten etc and I love ethnic food too

Hello again, Albany! We come bearing candy, spooky movies, and arcade games.

On Saturday, October 25, The Egg is opening its doors for a FREE, all-ages OPEN House, and we’d love to see our neighbors there!

Here’s what we’ve got brewing:

🕹️ Arcade games and giant lawn games
🍬  A candy scavenger hunt and kids costume contest
🎬 The Addams Family and Hocus Pocus
🌀 Donnie Darko
🎹 A screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1928 silent film The Lodger with a LIVE SCORE by NYC’s Morricone Youth
🎧 A bewitching DJ set by Syd Silvair + M. Silvair of Planetarium Party
🎨 Projection art, face painting, a photo booth, community partner pop-ups, and more!

The most important part: IT'S FREE and for ALL AGES. There is a suggested $15 donation if you’d like to help us keep future free programming going, but it’s not required. Come regardless of your budget.

We do ask that you RSVP so we can plan for the crowd! Come for the candy, movies, games and vibes. Leave feeling like this space is yours, too. Because it is. 🥚🔮

Check out the full schedule, RSVP and more information here!

Hi everyone,
My mom is almost 62 years old and would like to move to the capital region to be close to family. She is very low income (receives $1300 a month from SS). She also doesn’t drive so I’d like to find something on the bus route. Any way anyone is able to share services I can help her find? Every place I look apartments are $1500+, I’m worried she won’t be able to survive at all. We’re really looking for a housing subsidy so she can pay 30% months income. Thanks.

Help raise awareness and honor those who have been affected by domestic violence at YWCA in Troy on Tuesday for their Take Back the Night March. You can also participate on Monday in an open discussion about domestic violence and make signs for the march.
YWCA
21 1st St.
Troy, NY

I have a major frustration. Aside from the fact that when calling City offices, I get treated like vermin instead of like a customer, I don’t understand how the ball gets dropped with regard to codes and planning enforcement.

The BRC and Planning allowed a neighbor to build a large garage on their property that exceeded the 30% non-permeable surface rule, in place at the time of construction. No variance was applied for at the time.

In addition to that, the BRC inspector didn’t notice that the garage was actually bigger than the one that was approved.

Then the neighbor extended their driveway to the giant new garage, essentially leaving a postage stamp of lawn. There was no permit for the driveway extension, and since it was not a replacement, it definitely required permitting.

As a result, during rainstorms a lake is created on the “postage stamp” which directly affects the property next door, flooding the garage with so much water that it can no longer be used for storage and cars cannot be parked in the garage when there is an expectation of rain. Water levels get so high in the garage that it floods the cars.

After much back-and-forth, BRC eventually returned to the site and did put a STOP-work order on the property two years after the construction was complete. They claim that the employee that did the Planning approvals no longer works for the office and so there’s nothing they can do.

To fight the fines and STOP WORK Order, the homeowner applied for a variance from the board, and after several meetings, the Board denied the variance.

Here’s where the ball drop happened. There is a STOP WORK Order and a fine imposed by the BRC. The BRC has now closed this with no consequences. The note in the file says it is a civil issue between neighbors.

If the city-funded (taxpayer-funded) BRC department and the Planning department both failed to do their job, why is the City attorney not handling this issue, and why is it up to the homeowner to go to the expense of resolving the flooding caused by the failure of the Planning department and the BRC?!?!

I need an officiant for maybe 15-30 min in the afternoon on October 20, not far from UAlbany. mostly just signing paperwork but might record a little something to show my parents :)

anyone available? can pay of course but curious if there's anyone local or if I should just go with someone from the township building lol