Downtown Albany, NY

Downtown Albany is the Central Business District in the City of Albany. Or as the Downtown Albany Bid describes it …

“Exciting Entertainment. World-Class Dining. Exquisite Art and Culture. Urban Residential. Whether you work or live in New York’s Capital District or are lucky enough to make a visit, downtown Albany offers the unique opportunity to explore a city rich in history, framed by nearby mountains and over 400 years in architecture.”

There are a lot of jobs downtown, and decent public transit. You have to go there on the weekdays to make a buck or two.

http://www.downtownalbany.org/

My theory on why it’s been so cold and wet this spring in Albany.

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My theory on why it’s been so cold and wet this spring in Albany.

  1. They moved the primary to June.
  2. The city’s muggers and pick pockets don’t like to work in hot and humid weather as it keeps people home next to the air conditioning rather then out where they can be easily robbed.
  3. Muggers would protest the muggy weather, embarrassing local politicians that have primaries in June.
  4. Local politicians have ordered the NY State OEM Weather Authority (a little known state agency) to dial down the heat and humidity.

City Hall

Save the Pine Bush Vegetarian/Vegan Lasgana Dinner – Tonight, 6 PM

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Save the Pine Bush Vegetarian/Vegan Lasgana Dinner – Tonight, 6 PM

Earth Day Event

Lou Ismay, George Keleshian,
George Courtney and Steve Coyle
will speak about
Revolution for the Environment — Past and Future

The April dinner will open with a celebration of Lou Ismay for his work with PYE - Protect Your Environment Club at SUNY Albany. This is the 50th anniversary of the PYE Club and Lou Ismay’s Environmental Forum. Many of the founders of Save the Pine Bush met through PYE and projects they did while attending the Environmental Forum. George Keleshian, PYE president in 1973 and owner of One Energy/Zeroenergy Bldg. Inc., will speak about the history and projects of PYE, including litigation. Looking to the future, our speakers, George E. Courtney lll, a Senior Environmental Consultant, and Steve Coyle, owner of Town Green, an international urban planning consultant group and co-founder of the National Charrette Institute, will speak about the future for the environment including importance of resilient communities, clean water, flood control, urban planning and energy.

At the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY (people with cars can park in the lot near the door). All-you-can-eat lasagna dinner, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, salad, garlic bread and delicious desserts. Only $12 for adults, $6 for students, and $2 for children. People who make reservations are served first. For reservations, please leave a message for Rezsin Adams at 462-0891 or email pinebush@mac.com.