/r/Albany

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A place to discuss the capital city of New York and the surrounding area.

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/r/Albany is for everything related to to the Capital of New York State, Albany, along with the surrounding areas in the greater Capital Region.

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  • Be civil. Excessive hostility will not be tolerated.

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  • Nippertown is fine stop picking on them
  • Divisive comments will be removed. Repeat offenders will be banned. Consider this your warning.

  • Overall, you can't go wrong by following reddiquette.

  • No editorializing headlines.

  • Political submissions that aren't directly related to Albany belong in /r/NewYork and/or /r/NYSPolitics.

  • Keep the low effort circlejerky/meme posts in our /r/518circlejerk

  • We know all about the Steamed Hams

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/r/Albany

65,068 Subscribers

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Good place to buy geek bars?

I moved into Albany and used to buy them in Troy and have no idea where to find vapes here. Pmo plz

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2025/02/02
02:41 UTC

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Berne Teacher Caught With Student

Why hasn’t this hit the news yet? A Berne HS teacher Brian McCoy was caught with a student and immediately resigned. The school is all hush hush about it and according to parents posts on Facebook this has been going on for years.

0 Comments
2025/02/02
02:38 UTC

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Take a look at the moon!

Looking really awesome at 8:50 tonight! Wish I had a capable camera

3 Comments
2025/02/02
01:50 UTC

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And There's a Carrols, Too

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2025/02/02
01:44 UTC

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Nationwide protests!

Join their subreddit. There ways to support the effort if you can’t make it. We don’t stop until fascism is dead. Become patriotic again- defend our country, way of life and peace from corrupt politicians!

42 Comments
2025/02/02
01:41 UTC

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abandoned haunted property

i’m looking for a place that’s haunted where i can spend the night and possibly be attacked by paranormal entities. anyone know any good spots?

47 Comments
2025/02/01
22:41 UTC

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Encouraging Graffiti

https://preview.redd.it/ng2beqmyslge1.png?width=3005&format=png&auto=webp&s=ca76222a3ba12c6b3744adb410c431ec4581d685

I saw this by the exit from Western to 85 (near the campus).
I could not agree more!
Fuck. All. Nazis.
There is no place for hatred in this community.

27 Comments
2025/02/01
22:28 UTC

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Sunset

Go look at it.

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2025/02/01
22:05 UTC

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Apartment

Hi all! I’m looking for an apartment for my son, boyfriend and I. We would be okay with either a 2 br (with extra storage like a den) or a 3br. We just need some kind of extra storage for all these bins we have. We do have 2 small quiet dogs and our max is 1500. Any leads?

5 Comments
2025/02/01
22:04 UTC

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Explain Taste of Italy drama

I know everyone’s tired of hearing about it, but I am genuinely confused😭I’ve had taste of Italy a couple times, honestly think their lasagna is the best I’ve ever had. I haven’t gone back since due to all the negative posts/comments. But I am honestly curious where the hate stems from. Is the owner really unhygienic? Is it something to do with politics? I feel like I’ve heard tidbits of each. Like I know Jackie from 518 foodies is suing or something, but I’m talking about way before that. No one has ever had anything good to say.

18 Comments
2025/02/01
22:04 UTC

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Looking for friends

Hey moved back to the Albany area year ago and I’ve struggled to make friends here. I’m gay (25m) looking preferably for lgbtq+ and women friends

7 Comments
2025/02/01
21:52 UTC

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Tactical training

Any current tactical training places or course around the area?

2 Comments
2025/02/01
21:32 UTC

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Moving Company Recommendations?

Looking to see if anyone has used movers in the Clifton Park area that they would recommend. Our stuff is currently in storage and we are looking for a reliable company to get our stuff to our new house next week. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

2 Comments
2025/02/01
20:28 UTC

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Anniversary Weekend Getaway

I’m looking to surprise my fiancee with a small one night weekend getaway for our anniversary on February 22nd. Someplace affordable, we’re tight on money right now. Any recommendations??

We both need some r & r so something relaxing and cosy maybe with spa facilities/sauna, etc. is preferable. He loves the outdoors so anything rustic is great. I mainly want it to be someplace he can be a bit pampered. Something with spa services included in the room booking, etc. maybe.

10 Comments
2025/02/01
20:17 UTC

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Doors at crossgates

Does crossgates allow mall walkers before 10am? Or do the main doors open when the stores open ?

2 Comments
2025/02/01
20:14 UTC

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Crappy FedEx deliveries

I live in a pretty rural area about 30 min outside of Albany. We live at the end of an extension off a road (it's 1/3 mile long, essentially our driveway because we are the only house on it, but it's actually an official town road), but our mailbox is on the main road. Over the last several months or so, FedEx has stopped delivering packages to our house, but instead leaves them on the side of the road by the mailbox (usually in a snowbank). One of the drivers said that the dispatcher or manager told them not to go down driveways anymore. WTH?? Our road is flat, well-maintained and plowed when it snows, so it's not like it's dangerous. And UPS and USPS come down the road with packages with no issue. So, now we have to deal with our packages getting wet, sitting on the side of the road where anyone could just pick them up, etc. I'd stop using FedEx if I could, but often have no choice in shipping.

Anyone else have this issue? Has anyone figured out how to complain effectively? I can't find any good way to even complain! Or do I just have to impotently curse FedEx every time?!?!

12 Comments
2025/02/01
20:14 UTC

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Donating

I just did a deep clean of my kitchen and have used pots and pans. Where should I donate them?

3 Comments
2025/02/01
19:56 UTC

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Have you seen any new constructions around Crossgates Mall/Guilderland?

20 Comments
2025/02/01
19:49 UTC

5

Best fried chicken places?

Any good fried chicken places around Albany?

1 Comment
2025/02/01
19:34 UTC

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Any raw meat eaters or dairy connoisseurs in Albany NY or the surrounding area?

Looking for local raw meat eaters or dairy connoisseurs to join my local club. You don’t have to eat raw meat but it is recommended to join. Raw beef, chicken and pork eaters welcome. Also need some input on local farms to check out their grazing catalog. Just moved here from Murky Hollow.

5 Comments
2025/02/01
19:29 UTC

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Kitchen aid mixer service

Anybody have any recommendations on where I could get my kitchen aid mixer looked at?

Thanks!

4 Comments
2025/02/01
18:33 UTC

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Girl Scout cookies question

Saw on their website they have a two booths setup at cross gates starting February 14th. Can anyone confirm if it's true, I don't wanna go to crossgates if I don't have too. 😅

5 Comments
2025/02/01
18:23 UTC

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Any DR or RD recommendations for a Ed recovery in the area?

I’m in desperate need of help. I’ll take anything at this point.

I’ve search online & only my found one registered RD for Eds in the Hudson valley (Kingston) & I’ve reached out & filled out paperwork but I haven’t heard back since then.

Is there anything local in Albany? Latham? Schenectady? That helps with Ed recovery?

I’m really reaching out for help at this point. I’m so desperate.

6 Comments
2025/02/01
17:52 UTC

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Good place for a turkey burger?

Restaurant 605 is pretty solid but looking for other good recommendations. Doesn’t have to be in Albany!

4 Comments
2025/02/01
17:27 UTC

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2025/02/01
16:58 UTC

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CDTA 763

Why doesn't the 763 run on the weekends and why does it only run in the early morning and 4-6 pm? It's incredibly annoying as someone who lives on the Guilderland/Schenectady border that that's the only bus route that comes remotely near where I live. Ugh.

2 Comments
2025/02/01
16:06 UTC

4

Best inside out car wash?

In need of suggestions

2 Comments
2025/02/01
15:45 UTC

209

Happy Black History Month!

Please drop names of black owned businesses to support!

19 Comments
2025/02/01
15:41 UTC

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