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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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You lost your phone

This is a long shot but does anyone recognize either of these 2 people?

I found this phone on the ground this morning outside my house. Maybe you dropped it trick or treating?

If you recognize these people, please DM me. If no one can figure it out, I'll take it to Verizon and see what they can do.

Ps. Your card is still there and no I will not use it.

5 Comments
2024/11/01
20:10 UTC

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Krumkill road exit off 87?

Right after the religious building and apartments after exiting the highway onto krumkill rd I saw tons of police blocking off the road, fire trucks even undercover vehicles. Anyone know what happened?

3 Comments
2024/11/01
19:25 UTC

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Troy Turkey Trot

For the runners out there, I’m looking for some advice! I started running fairly recently but am up for the 10k challenge (my PR right now is 6mi at 1:12:52). I would be going solo but am not sure if that’s something people typically do at the Turkey Trot. It makes me a bit nervous to do it alone as I have no experience with these types of events. Is anyone else going alone? Are people friendly/open to meeting new people at the event? I’m just not sure what to expect at all. Do you have to be a “good” runner to do this or do people of all different abilities participate? Any thoughts on this would be super helpful!

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2024/11/01
18:59 UTC

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Albany pharmacies

Just called the CVS by SUNY (1170 Western Ave Albany) and apparently they're closing next month. Staff member confirmed.

I know it's a tough time for all pharmacy companies but any recommendations on pharmacies in the area you love ? I know CVS will auto transfer to another CVS location, but just curious if anyone has a location they love.

22 Comments
2024/11/01
18:53 UTC

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Good Archery Range in the area?

Looked at Clifton Park Sportsman Club but doubt I'll get off the waiting list. The Saratoga outdoor range is pretty far for me and other clubs I have called have had their outdoor ones closed for the season. I can't seem to find one so if anyone has any tips, please let me know—both indoor and out that's open and accessible for me to join!

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2024/11/01
18:12 UTC

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Colonie Center will close soon with loss of Nordstrom rack.

With Nordstrom rack closing soon I feel Colonie center will be a dead mall by next year. 1/2 of the mall the Sears side has literally no stores left upstairs. Was such a great mall back in the day.

4 Comments
2024/11/01
18:00 UTC

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Field of horrors 18+

We had this planned all month to go to a field of horrors for Halloween me and my teens. It did not say 18+ this entire month. Nothing about 18+ was on the website. Now all of a sudden on this day it says it. I’m livid right now!! Is there anywhere I can take my teens tomorrow night.

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2024/11/01
17:27 UTC

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Join us tonight at the New York State Capitol for a #boo-tiful night at the First Friday Capitol Hauntings Open House! Pick up a mystery map at the Information Desk in the State Street Lobby & set off on a self-guided scavenger hunt exploring the haunted history that lurks in our hallowed halls 👻

5 Comments
2024/11/01
17:01 UTC

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Rock Band Karaoke tonight at 7!

Tonight! Doors open at 7! Make sure to call Bard and Baker to make a reservation! Come sing, play, harmonize! Over 800 songs!!

1 Comment
2024/11/01
16:52 UTC

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Any mechanics that do payment plans?

I need to get my brakes fixed as well as fix an issue with my fuel intake system that's causing my Check Engine light to come on, and I'm expecting the whole thing to cost me around 1k which I don't have. My credits not awful, but not good enough to really get any credit cards with that limit. Anyone know of any local shops that might do a payment plan?

Edit: Thank you to the guy down voting everything. Super helpful.

6 Comments
2024/11/01
16:34 UTC

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Anybody seeing gwar tomorrow at empire live?

Anybody going to see Gwar? Would love to meet up with a few people for sure.

1 Comment
2024/11/01
16:05 UTC

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Halloween events around Albany?

I’m looking to see if anyone knows or has recommendations for Friday the 1st halloween events in downtown? I’d like to wear a costume tonight but not sure what bars will be having events. Any and all recommendations are welcome!

8 Comments
2024/11/01
16:02 UTC

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Solid view .

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2024/11/01
15:00 UTC

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Subleasing an apartment in Glenmont

Looking to sublease my apartment as we're moving. End of lease is August 2025. Rent is $2195, includes internet and DirectTV. Townhomes | The Residence At Wemple Road | Bethlehem

Please feel free to ping me for any additional details.

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2024/11/01
14:30 UTC

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Subleasing an apartment in Glenmont

Looking to sublease my apartment as we're moving. End of lease is August 2025. Rent is $2195, includes internet and DirectTV. Townhomes | The Residence At Wemple Road | Bethlehem

Please feel free to ping me for any additional details.

0 Comments
2024/11/01
14:30 UTC

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Quick Appreciation Post

I just wanted to say that last night was the first time in a while it felt like Halloween. Yes, it was a modest turn out, but I really enjoyed seeing kids and adults prowling the streets last night in costume. It’s nice to see people out and about celebrating the holiday - especially in Center Square! Everyone was very friendly and I felt a sense of community.

I sincerely hope that this continues and more people continue to go out.

24 Comments
2024/11/01
14:23 UTC

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Belated Halloween?

Vibe check for the bars this weekend - Are people dressing up or no?

8 Comments
2024/11/01
13:21 UTC

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Best place to get car detailed

As the title says, need the exterior of my car detailed.

Looking to have a clean, polish and wax/ coating done.

Not interested in paint protection films or wrapping the car.

6 Comments
2024/11/01
13:16 UTC

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Halloween Daffodils

3 Comments
2024/11/01
12:53 UTC

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Computer / Phone Supplies Near Albany-Rensselaer?

Coming in via Amtrak, forgot my iPhone USB-C cable. Anyone know if there’s a store near the train station that carries such items?

1 Comment
2024/11/01
12:46 UTC

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Computer / Phone Supplies Near Albany-Rensselaer?

Coming in via Amtrak, forgot my iPhone USB-C cable. Anyone know if there’s a store near the train station that carries such items?

5 Comments
2024/11/01
12:42 UTC

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HELP PLZ Long Island Italian emergency :(

Honestly I’m really craving a take out penne alla vodka that is actually good. I’ve accepted that I can’t get Long Island pizza but I’m really really hoping somewhere here has a decent take out penne alla vodka that has a fighting chance against the ones I’d order from pizzerias downstate. I’m in center square for reference. Any help at all is appreciated

8 Comments
2024/11/01
03:59 UTC

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Night view of the pirate ship

Altamo

12 Comments
2024/11/01
01:44 UTC

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I'm sure this is asked every year, but where can I donate my leftover candy?

I have way too much leftover.

17 Comments
2024/11/01
00:21 UTC

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How to build community in town

Hi!

We’re a family of four (mom and dad in late 30s, a four year old and a baby) and live near the new scotland elementary. Have not met many of our neighbors or made tons of community despite being here for almost 4 years. I’d love my son to have neighbor friends to play with and I wouldn’t mind a mom friend myself. How do people meet each other and become friends around here?

23 Comments
2024/11/01
00:19 UTC

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Help me settle a stupid debate. Does the adult say "trick or treat" back to the kids?

Every year my friends and I are in a group chat as we hand out candy, and we are split into two camps:

  • The kids say trick or treat, the adults say whatever (Happy Halloween, nice costume, what are you dressed up as, here you go, etc)

  • The kids say trick or treat and the adults say it back

Full disclosure that I'm in camp A. To me, saying it back is like saying "you too" to as waiter who says "enjoy your dinner." I'm not the one trick or treating so why would I say it?

What do you do, fellow people old enough to be handing out candy?

58 Comments
2024/11/01
00:13 UTC

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CBIC card sent to my address but I am not on any help.

Yeah, I got some letter meant and it's from this place called CBIC returned mail facility in a place called Euless TX.

I am looking up this CBIC thing and apparently it is related to SNAP benefits or something. I never applied for anything like that.

I then look up the address of this Euless TX place and it's someone's private family home according to Google map???

So, is this real or legit? Texas helping NY with handing out benefits cards??? So confused. Help.

5 Comments
2024/10/31
23:27 UTC

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Fields of horror

Hey Albany friends so I am curious on if anyone has any info on what the Fields of horror extreme night is I can’t find any info about it and my girlfriend and I are debating on if but would line to know more info first before we buy tickets

2 Comments
2024/10/31
23:22 UTC

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