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We live in a complicated time and with uncertainty in our future the time for delicious fast food chicken is now.

A three-story warehouse building in Albany caught fire on Friday night, and officials have since made the decision to condemn it.

Your first concert experience can predict your love of music and life.

After a bit of a delay, Hattie's Fried Chicken will open for business today in downtown Albany. Will you be one of the first to try this Capital Region staple?

Sources in Albany told us that producers of a major movie being filmed near MVP Arena is searching for a bunch of paid extras. There's only one catch; it's today! Here's what you need to know.

A Capital Region bar, Cheers in Johnstown, was listed for sale, and "everyone will know your name" if you see these photos and choose to invest in it.

There is a popular authentic Mexican restaurant in downtown Albany that was forced to close in 2020 because of the pandemic and now they announced that they will open back up soon.

Albany County and MVP Health Care are teaming up to bring Downtown Albany a new Farmers Market! Check out when and where:

It was once a McDonald's and now it will serve as a brand new grocery store in an area where it is badly needed. The residents in that area of Albany have been hoping to get a grocery store in what they call a food desert and the day has finally come.

A popular restaurant and bar that has been a staple in downtown Albany for fifteen years announced that they would be closing for good. Although this is sad news, there is a neighboring cafe that will move into that space because of the closure.

If you're looking for a new and unique way to experience Albany's nightlife scene, look no further than concerts by candlelight! These intimate shows take place in some of the most stunning spaces in the city, and they're sure to make for a night you'll never forget.

Whenever there's an event at MVP Arena in downtown Albany, people always ask where is a good place to grab some dinner. Usually, the answer is short because there are very few places. The buildings directly across from the MVP Arena have sold and, fingers crossed, someone will open a restaurant or two.

There was a proposal for an all-electric multi-use apartment complex in downtown Albany and it has officially gotten the green light!

A staple restaurant in downtown Albany is going to be closing its doors for much-needed renovations. The restaurant has been in Albany since 1913 and the building is even older so third-generation owner Brad Rosenstein says it's time to do some upgrades. Jack's Oyster House will have to temporarily close.

Grab your popcorn and the entire family and head to downtown Albany for a free Marvel movie series.

A $22 million project being built in downtown Albany is being done in a very environmentally conscious way. It includes everything from the heat pumps to the solar panels on the roof. It will be a "zero-emission" building they are calling "Industrie".

Hattie's Restaurant is known for having the best fried chicken in the Capital Region and beyond. They have their restaurant and shacks in Saratoga Springs and a spot at the Saratoga Race Course. They are currently renovating an iconic Albany landmark and just announced their head chef for that new location in Albany.

There seem to be a lot of craft breweries and distilleries popping up throughout the Capital Region. One of the original distilleries is adding a facility to its already booming company.

Another longtime Albany establishment will close its doors this week. It has been a staple on North Pearl Street for seventeen years.

There's a new spot on the Capital Region soft serve map.

Pauly's Hotel is one of Albany's oldest taverns. It has been in existence since 1862 and has been completely overhauled and refurbished. It has always had live bands and shows but has gone downhill over the past fifteen to twenty years. Now with a new owner, that is all changing for the better.

A new restaurant has moved into the old Pearl Street Pub in downtown Albany. It's called the Skinny Pancake and it specializes in all different varieties of crepes.

Just one month after being re-named the MVP Arena, Albany's downtown sports venue is going to be very busy come the end of January.

If you are looking for a unique way to enjoy the outdoors by the fire with your family and friends this winter, this might be a perfect idea. Nine Pin Ciderworks is offering the Cider by the Campfire experience.

You've probably walked passed it a ton of times going to a ton of shows in Downtown Albany but had no idea what it meant or what it was. Guess what? Mystery solved!

Good news for Downtown Albany, the governor announced more than 22 million for a mix used neighborhood in Liberty Park. Also there will be improvements to CDTA for the Bus Rapid Transit Line. These are much-needed improvements for Albany: Governor Andrew M...

If you've wanted to live in Downtown Albany but those apartment buildings aren't for you, have you ever thought of buying a castle? You can now that one of Albany's most famous is for sale!

It is never cool seeing any business go away. Especially in my case one I never was able to eat at. I hear amazing things about this place though.

Join the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District and community partners in a Neighborhood Cleanup Day! Meet at 9:30 AM at The Coliseum Mall, 153 S. Pearl Street. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your friends; tools and supplies will be provided...

Oct. 19-25 is a week of heaven if you're a fellow "foodie!"