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Disrupt Festival Stops Near New York: A Review
Disrupt Festival Stops Near New York: A Review
Disrupt Festival Stops Near New York: A Review
It's the first summer in over two decades without a cross-country Vans Warped Tour.  The end of an era for fans looking for pop punk, alt rock, metalcore, and more all in one with a lifestyle and festival vibe thrown in.  It's also the first summer featuring the Inaugural Rockstar Disrupt Festival...
Frontier Town Campground Officially Opening This Weekend
Frontier Town Campground Officially Opening This Weekend
Frontier Town Campground Officially Opening This Weekend
Frontier Town has been a work in progress.  Just last year, we posted about ground being broken for Frontier Town.  Now?  It's officially opening for the season and camping this weekend. According to the official Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) site, Frontier Town will be officially open June 28th through Columbus Day...
The 5 Funniest Names of Nudist Events in New York
The 5 Funniest Names of Nudist Events in New York
The 5 Funniest Names of Nudist Events in New York
Okay, so I'm not a nudist. I have nothing against people who are- I mean, hey, to each their own.  I have actually even had my own experience on a nudist beach out in Utah while camping along the Colorado River (unintentionally).  But I do happen to find comedy in puns...
5 Reasons Why ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Is The Best New Movie
5 Reasons Why ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Is The Best New Movie
5 Reasons Why ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Is The Best New Movie
Iggy Pop. Tom Waits. Bill Murray. Adam Driver. Steve Buscemi... The list of names for the cast of “The Dead Don’t Die” can go on and on.   I caught the movie last night, and every scene someone new popped up.  Going into the movie I was expecting a campy zombie comedy (which I would have no problem with), but I left realizing I had seen the most unique and interesting movie in years...
Plans Announced for Lucky Strike Social Space
Plans Announced for Lucky Strike Social Space
Plans Announced for Lucky Strike Social Space
Plans have been announced for the space Lucky Strike Social has occupied at Crossgates Mall. It was announced not too long ago that Lucky Strike Social would be closing, leaving a huge space open in Crossgates Mall.  Well, according to a post by newyorkupstate...
Father’s Day Events in the Capital Region
Father’s Day Events in the Capital Region
Father’s Day Events in the Capital Region
Father's Day is coming up this Sunday, and there is no shortage of events happening around the Capital Region.  Celebrating dad isn't always about the gift or what you spend, but about the experience.  So if you're looking for something fun to do, here's some ideas: The 21st Annual Father's Day Car Show in Scotia: Q103 will be on-site, happening from 1-5pm on Mohawk Ave in Scotia ...
Weekly Retro Video Game Night Happening in Albany
Weekly Retro Video Game Night Happening in Albany
Weekly Retro Video Game Night Happening in Albany
Well I had no clue this was a thing in Albany.  But now I'm excited about it! Scrolling through events for the summer, I stumbled upon 'Retro Video Game Night' posted on Albany.com, happening every Thursday.  According to Albany.com, it's hosted by The City Beer Hall (42 Howard Street) in Albany...
Woodstock 50 Chugs On, Planning a New Location
Woodstock 50 Chugs On, Planning a New Location
Woodstock 50 Chugs On, Planning a New Location
The 'Saga' of the Woodstock Anniversary Celebration continues... At this point, it seems like the road to Woodstock 50 is like a squiggly line on an Etch-A-Sketch. I honestly thought it was going to be cancelled all together.  Yet the most recent news is that the festival chugs on, looking for a new venue since Watkins Glen reportedly pulled out...
You Won’t Believe This Kind of Town Exists In New York
You Won’t Believe This Kind of Town Exists In New York
You Won’t Believe This Kind of Town Exists In New York
Honestly, when I saw a recent news article I had to do a double-take.  I really didn’t know a town like this even existed in New York.  Other areas?  Sure.  But in 2019 New York, had no clue. What I’m referring to is a WNYT article about Argyle...
Audit Shows Thousands Spent by NYS on Viagra for Sex Offenders
Audit Shows Thousands Spent by NYS on Viagra for Sex Offenders
Audit Shows Thousands Spent by NYS on Viagra for Sex Offenders
An audit by the New York Comptroller's Office showed some disturbing findings.  Thousands (and by thousands I mean $60,000) was spent by Medicaid on Viagra for registered sex offenders. WLNY posted that the audit showed what is being called a "blatant misuse" of taxpayer money...
Capital Region Lands on List of Best Donuts in New York
Capital Region Lands on List of Best Donuts in New York
Capital Region Lands on List of Best Donuts in New York
Turns out you can satisfy that sweet tooth with some of the best donuts in Upstate New York right around the Capital Region. From classic and simple donuts, to donuts topped with bacon and elaborate frosting, a list of the 27 best donut shops in Upstate New York (posted by newyorkupstate...
Local Resident to Compete This Week on ‘MasterChef’
Local Resident to Compete This Week on ‘MasterChef’
Local Resident to Compete This Week on ‘MasterChef’
Will a Troy chef and pub-worker be the next Capital Region girl to become a top finalist in a national competition? The 10th season of 'MasterChef', airing Wednesday 6/5/19 at 8 pm on Fox, is going to be including a competitor from the Capital Region...

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