Local Stuff

This summer enjoy 1$ movies at the Clifton Park regal movie cinema. For 9 straight weeks every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am you can catch their  summer movie express. PG 13 movies will be played as this is a kid friendly event. This year on the line up I could say are a bunch of my favorite mo…

A new week which means a new week of fun. If you are looking to get into some fun around the Albany area this week well check out these events.
1)  Lunchtime at the plaza every Wednesday with musical performances. Free and open tot he public...

The Crossing of Colonie would be serving breakfast and lunch for kids and teens under the age of 18 years old.

Enjoy a night out with your family and friends  and catch an amazing play presented by Park playhouse in the beautiful historic Washington Park this summer.
It is free and first come serve basis when it comes to seating however there is many you can donate and keep park play house plays continui…

This summer the Capital Region Eat Smart NY program will be offering free summer meals to kids and teens all over the capital region. There are plenty of locations in most surrounding areas outside the Albany area as well, that kids can attend and enjoy lunch and some offering both lunch and breakfa…

There is a lot of opportunity to make money in the capital region. Jobs are always hiring and I can name like 10 places that consistently have job fairs. However I do know that most people (like myself) will only work and do certain jobs for money otherwise it's a dub...

Schools out summers here and its time to make some money, that is if you are 16 years and up and you have your working papers you could be make some dough this summer.
Here are a few jobs that are hiring throughout the capital region that start hiring at 16 years old...

The  4th of July is this Thursday. The Cap city is ready for the fun and fireworks.If your looking for something to do this week to celebrate the holiday check out these out.
1) Rivers Casino will be doing there annual 4th of July celebration with live music, food and fireworks...

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, …

Track season is going to be kicking off July 11th, and it looks like local musician and "American Idol" contestant Madison VanDenburg will be there to help kick off the season.
According to the Times Union, Madison VanDenburg will be at the Saratoga Race Course opening weekend …

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...

From rock to alt rock to rap to pop and more, the final lineup for the New York State Fair is stacked- and has been announced in case you missed it.
With concerts from August 21st through September 2nd, there are ample opportunities to see some live music at the fair...

Save the date Juneteenth is happening Saturday, June 22nd and its taking over South Pearl Street in Albany for a day of fun. This is a free community event, bringing together the community, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs to commemorate slavery’s abolition in the US, and ce…

The best thing about summer is being able to enjoy all the outdoor festivals especially the free events that the Capitol Region puts on for the summer. What better way to enjoy your hour lunch break then to enjoy it with a free Jazz concert...

Looking for something to get into this Thursday, June 20th after work, well come out and enjoy an evening out with the 518 community. Enjoy games, food and entertainment.
The fun will kick off at 5pm at the Times Union Center and go until 7pm...

Father's Day is this Sunday June 16th, and we want to celebrate all the good dads out in the 518. There's a lot going on this weekend and most of the Father day events are free and open to the public however some are a little cost to your pockets...

Summer is almost here and there are lots to do in the Cap City that's "FREE "or little to no cost. Take advantage of some of the fun things that the Upstate offer like enjoy watching free movies under the stars or viewing your favorite childhood classic for only $1...

Fresh off releasing collab with Drake, Breezy announces INDIGOAT tour with Capital District Stop!

Still looking for a job? Prefer full-time over part-time or maybe it's vise versa for you. I know job searching can be hard and over whelming so every week I try to post jobs that's hiring all throughout the capital region. Jobs ranging from the nursing field to working for the city of Alb…

Yesterday was pretty awesome I must say.  I have been to maybe two Albany Empire games and I have also had done some remote stuff with them as well but yesterday was a different type of vibe. I got a chance to go out on the field during the first quarter and get the crowd hype for a T-Shirt tos…

Looking for something local to do for Father’s Day?  Well, aside from the 21st Annual Father’s Day Car Show in Scotia, you can also enjoy a special sports day in Troy.
Our Capital Region minor league baseball team, the Tri-City ValleyCats are h…

Get ready for another fun summer in the Capital Region with Alive At Five free concert series. Kicking off June 6th at Jennings Landing ( Albany Corning Preserve) every Thursday from 5:00  to 8:00pm enjoy FREE concerts in the 518. Rain Location will be at the boat launch on Colonie and Water St…

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 newyorkupsta…

The month of June we are celebrating Pride and a really big way . To kick it off June 9th there will be a Pride Parade that steps off at noon in Washington Park .  The parade will be hosted by the Pride Center of the Capital Region which is the oldest continuously operating LGBT center in the c…

Some of the best in Hip Hop, R&B & Reggae set to make their way to the Capital District this summer!

Looking for a job check out the Times Union Job Fair being held at the Albany Marriot July 9th from 10am -4pm. There will be over 100 jobs in various job fields and positions being offered. Submit your resume now to the Times Union Job fair website, and if you need help with a building your resume t…

If you are a high school student or have a child that is in high school and eligible to drive (age16-18) then they can take the FREE 5 hour driving course offered through Martin Harding and Mazotti law firm. Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course that is valid for…

If you're looking for a job, full-time part-time or in the between time check out the list of Capital Region jobs posts weekly on the Hot991 website/ app.
Schools out summer's here get paid to intern.
National Grid is excited to offer paid internships that will offer you a wide range of tech…

Memorial Day 2019 is this Monday May 27th, and as always the capital region takes pride in celebrating and honoring those who serve and has served for this country every year on Memorial Day.
Celebrating this year with the annual Memorial Day parade kicking off at  off at 9:30 a...

Through Monday, a crackdown is in effect.  It's Memorial Day weekend, a time to celebrate, to remember and honor veterans past and present, and a time to enjoy.  But, not a time to drink and drive (well, really at no time should you be drinking and driving)...