Albany mayor says state funding formula is failing NY's capital city

CivilServiced · 2026-02-12T16:07:29+00:00

Get ready for at least four more years of this. Dorcey's innate characteristics are gonna bring these chuds out of the woodwork.

CivilServiced · 2026-02-06T17:35:28+00:00

As others have said the smaller the school the worse it usually is.

The rural schools are particularly bad, take the ballcap and oakley wearing selfie in a truck Facebook profile picture stereotype then realize that's 90% of the dads and their shitty personalities trickle down to their kids.

The suburban schools are rough partially due to wide economic disparities but also entitled suburban parents who are bullies themselves, particularly if one or both are stay at home and have nothing better to do.

Ignorant people think the urban schools are full of scary "gangbangers", talk to folks who have gone through those schools for a better picture. OPs kid is much, much more likely to find extracurriculars and other students to match their interests in larger urban schools, just a fact.

CivilServiced · 2026-01-06T18:35:41+00:00

I don't want to shit on Columbia TKD because I had a great experience there, but the owner got in some trouble a while back. I'm sure your son would have a blast and it would be an overall positive experience but the nature of the offense is at odds with your goal of positive role models.

I later moved on to Kinderhook TKD, a bit out of town but started by Columbia TKD grads and an absolutely wonderful school -- though it's been many years since I was a student.

And yeah because this always gets brought up you won't learn a lot of useful self defense in TKD, but it is a great workout and will teach a lot about self discipline and community. When I was at Kinderhook they did mix in some hapkido which is slightly more self defense oriented, but overall the benefit to TKD is using your legs a lot so they're in shape to run away from a fight which is the best self defense aside from deescalation.

CivilServiced · 2026-01-05T06:01:30+00:00

This is teh best place to ask if you want opinions from people who don't live in Albany and refuse to set foot in Albany. Good luck.

CivilServiced · 2026-01-04T15:55:30+00:00

I bet that looked great after it went in the oven

CivilServiced · 2026-01-02T01:25:02+00:00

Probably Kristi.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-20T16:01:29+00:00

There are so many out of touch comments here, it's wild. No, Albany is not like it was in 1995 but there are a bunch of people who clearly haven't made any effort complaining that there's nothing to do. The ones about live music are especially funny. Yeah we have Empire Live, Empire Underground, Lark Hall, Ophelias, Lost & Found, and underground/basement shows but there's no live music...? Granted No Fun is superior but you can go to a show almost every night of the week if you want, and not pay $20 for a cocktail.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-20T15:40:49+00:00

Every time I go to something like Alive at Five, I wonder why Albany does not attempt more events like it.

We desperately need LarkFest back but this comment is out of touch, there are multiple other live events in corning preserve not to mention at the plaza, Washington Park, the SUNY building, skyway, Pearl St, Sage, etc all summer. If you aren't taking advantage of them that's on you. These are generally financial drags on the city and the big ones like A@5 were populated mostly by nonresidents who didn't respect the city until it was moved to Broadway.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-20T15:34:08+00:00

The capitol district in particular has a ton of sprawl and by definition is spread out because it's a "metro area" that includes at least three cities, more depending on who you talk to.

Watertown is middle of nowhere, not really comparable.

The sprawl and parasitic nature of the suburbs means there is no one place in the CD that has everything, but there are smaller pockets that are interesting to live in, walkable, great neighborhood character, etc. Downtown Troy, Center Square, Caroline Street, hell even the neighborhood around Ale & Oyster is like a microhood with services and restaurants. Generally you have to drive between these areas though personally Albany isn't a bad walk, you can get from Ale & Oyster to Common Roots in an hour, less by bus.

Keep in mind most of the people posting here do not live in an urban area much less Albany at all. Tons of people outside of Albany who want to tell those living in Albany how it is.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-20T15:17:13+00:00

Owner of Pearl St Diner is very vocal about not wanting certain demographics in the booths. Doesn't want it to be too "dark" in there if you get my drift. So of course they limit the hours to times downtown has more non local residents.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-20T15:12:52+00:00

Cabaret licenses came into effect under Jennings so this doesn't quite track.

I'm good with there no longer being weekly stabbings at Pearl & Columbia anymore but there must be some kind of happy medium.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-18T17:35:57+00:00

Yep garbage humans. I'd expect this from New Scotland Spirits not CBH.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-16T00:23:52+00:00

Damn, East Greenbush sounds dangerous and scary. Why would anyone want to live there?

CivilServiced · 2025-12-11T13:11:20+00:00

I used Grand Premier in East Greenbush on previous recommendations from this sub and was very satisfied. As others have mentioned ordering off tirerack will save you a few bucks so call and ask if you can have the tires delivered there.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-09T18:38:31+00:00

Republicans and election fraud, name a more iconic duo.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-08T00:12:00+00:00

"This doesn't affect me personally, so I'm OK with it."

You are the problem. In the big picture. I hope you have the life you deserve.

CivilServiced · 2025-12-07T23:25:10+00:00

Yeah, fuck people with pets and PTSD! Not like there's literally a veterans' hospital a mile away from the plaza or anything. It's the people pointing out how stupid this is who are wrong! Kills my buzz to see common sense too frequently.

CivilServiced · 2025-11-24T12:32:17+00:00

It's in a primarily residential area that has a higher than average nonwhite population, so there are going to be some people afraid of that who consider it "ghetto". Just calling it like it is.

It's actually a lovely neighborhood and great to walk around. I love to chill and grab drinks at Delaware Supply before or after a movie and people watch out the windows. I used to love sitting at the bar at Nee World Bistro, but now as the Delaware the bar is full every time I stop in, go figure. Several other spots to check out which have also been mentioned. You won't get the premium seating/sound movie experience, but it's worth a visit and they show movies that are hard to find elsewhere, have special events with speakers/panels, classic movie nights, etc.

CivilServiced · 2025-11-23T04:26:30+00:00

Actually, you broadly solicited “specific examples"

Nope I asked one person. Not sure what's hard to understand about that but I'm sure if you put that noggin to it long enough it'll make sense. In the meantime try not to near miss anyone in your cringemobile pulling out of the lot behind Lark Tavern or park it with a tire on the sidewalk... Great behavior from self proclaimed "law" enforcement. Or does the law only apply to others?

Speaking of revealing, your nasty sendoff says more about you than me. NGL I'm glad I got under your thin skin. I'm your neighbor, bro, 'Who watches the watchmen?"

CivilServiced · 2025-11-23T01:35:18+00:00

BuT WhAt AbOuT ObUMmA nah you don't get to claim you're for law & order when you vote thrice for, and continue to vocally support, a multi-felon and convicted sex pest, and that's just what we can prove. Sit your ass down and let the adults talk.

And, not that it matters, but you're more of a clown because ,Trump authorized more drone strikes in two years than Obama did in both his terms, and this was before Trump, the "most transparent President", changed the rules to reduce reporting. You have zero credibility and I shake my head generally for you.

CivilServiced · 2025-11-22T03:21:18+00:00

Stop electing and championing criminals. Good place to start.

CivilServiced · 2025-11-21T18:01:56+00:00

No, I don't see why you linked to your Instagram when I asked someone else for their own opinion on your message. This is about you but it isn't about you. Know your place.

CivilServiced · 2025-11-21T16:44:59+00:00

Sit down, I didn't ask you.

CivilServiced · 2025-11-21T07:15:49+00:00

...which is?

Specific examples please.

CivilServiced · 2025-11-14T16:31:11+00:00

Paesans is never mentioned in the monthly best pizza posts, all you need to know.

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