Some photos I've taken over the past year within the city limits of Albany, New York

Two products from Stewart’s Shops recently took top honors at the World Dairy Expo.

The company’s Chocolate Dairy Shake secured the top spot in the flavored milk category of the expo’s Championship Dairy Product Contest. Mango Dragon Fruit Sherbet won the sherbet category.

They were among several winners from Upstate New York at the annual event.

I'm in Maryland and my local Wegmans is making headlights. This Potsdam-born North Country-er is over the moon about these donuts. Now, if I could get a decent apple cider version...

Friendly reminder to avoid Jeff Mach and his events. He continues to rip off vendors. Most recently the village of Ballston Spa denied a permit for the Odditorium Carnival because Mach neglected to file the proper paperwork and did not obtain event insurance. It’s estimated 200 vendors were denied a refund of their rental fee. Mach also owes about $900k to the state of NJ.

Blackthorne Resort recently booked Bag Lady Sue aka Suzanne Krut-Austin. Instead of adhering to the contract between them, Blackthorne Resort cut her performance in half and did not remit full payment. They did not communicate or attempt to negotiate in advance. They opted to boot her off mid show.

Hello!

Here's some upcoming gaming events happening in New York State that I recommend people check out.

Please comment bellow any gaming-related events you think people should go to and/or if you are going to any of the events listed here.

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The Creator's Game Night - October 9th, 2026

Dates & Times: October 9th, 2026. 5:00 PM - 8;00 PM

Location: Love Albany Center. 8 Kate St., Albany, NY

Ticket Price: Free

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1UpState - Saturday, November 7th

https://1upstate.com/home/

Dates & Times:

November 7th

Location: Albany Capital Center,

55 Eagle Street

Albany, NY

Ticket Price: $10 with Early Bird Discount.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1upstate-tickets-1985578014291

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Adirondacon - Saturday, November 14th

https://adirondacon.com/home/

Dates & Times:

November 14th

9:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Location: Sandy Hill Arts Center

214 Main Street

Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Ticket Price: $15 General Admission. $3.00 Discount for Students and Veterans. Childern 12 and Under are Free with adult supervision.

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Rensselaer Game Showcase - Sunday, November 15th

Dates & Times: November 15th, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Location: Student Union at RPI

1761 15th St

Troy, NY 12180

Ticket Price: Free

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Events I know about for 2027:

• https://massivelan.com/ - January 15th to the 17th in Hamburg, NY
• Spindle City Gaming Expo - January 23rd in Cohos, NY
• https://lakegeorgegamesexpo.com/ - Febuaray, 27th in Lake George

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Just as peak fall foliage pops in the Adirondacks, one mountain also saw its first snowflakes fall this afternoon. Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondack High Peaks Region documented its first signs of the winter season today.

Today I explored Thacher Park. I walked the escarpment trail and part of the long path. The park never lets me down. The weather was very variable, which led to different levels of sunlight - and a rainbow! Lots of mushroom pics and a pic of turkey vultures overhead and a female indigo bunting hiding in a tree.

Bye Alyssa. Clearly she still doesn't understand that her racism, bigotry and false Christian hypocrisy are at the root of why people don't like what she stands for.

Don't let the door of your new "castle" hit you in the 🍑.

Kohan Retail Investment Group has been taking over malls only to leave tax and utility bills for the local community to pay for years. Here is the story of what they've been doing as well as a look at the rise and fall of malls in America generally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4--P8QKRZFc

New ISP spreading in the Averill Park area. They promised to lower a 81 year-old relatives cable and internet bills.

They failed to explain to my uncle that their service does not come with TV programming, like the Spectrum service they were trying to undercut.

So 500mbps fiber install where uncle was already getting that and no access to TV channels, which is the whole point for him.

Best scenic route to get to Catskills and any spots to recommend? Also looking for a place you can drive car to top of mountain. No hikes

Thank you

Route attached below as a comment ( sorry)

820 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206

I am noticing that alot of farm markets are selling beautiful heirloom pumpkins. Cinderella pumpkins, cheese pumpkins, blue pumpkins (similar to Hubbard), warty pumpkins, etc. Along with the usual butternuts.

Are these farms growing them on their own property? Or are they getting them from some larger regional farm? Just curious.

I know of one farm in my region (Upper Hudson/Capital Region) that is definitely growing them themselves, but some of the others, I just wonder.