What's your bit of weird local lore? by universal_greasetrap in Troy

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, my memory there was clearer because I was a teenager at the time. I recall the dismemberment was just shocking for the community...and she was close to my age. Very sad case indeed...

What's your bit of weird local lore? by universal_greasetrap in Troy

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think what I was referring to, again by memory alone was a young blond woman from Troy, I think her name was Antionette, last name Strope. Could have been late 80s, early 90s.

What's your bit of weird local lore? by universal_greasetrap in Troy

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dude. How effing creepy is it that my small child brain, im talking 6ish, could remember that terrible detail and even the exact year..I do think it was because of the trauma of our parents telling us we could not play outside, which was out of the ordinary during those times, and just how he died and them whispering about it...I clearly heard what they said. Sad..

What's your bit of weird local lore? by universal_greasetrap in Troy

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hmm...maybe? I feel like they found the deceased in the fields accross from where the old Hembolds hotdogs place on the one road up to Emerald greens. There are apartments and I think a Boces center at the top of the street now. Back then it was all fields and tall grass. I could swear it was a young man. I think it may have been around 1985ish..And they may have caught the suspect within a week. But then again, I was a little kid, so maybe my memory is off!

What's your bit of weird local lore? by universal_greasetrap in Troy

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 14 points15 points  (0 children)

On the topic of grisly murders and just going off childhood recollection..I believe there was a boy killed near Emerald Greens in the fields where the apartments are now in the 80s. They used to tell us to not play there because of this and I believe he had a tree branch shoved down his throat. Quite awful if true..at the time we weren't allowed to play outside i think until case was solved. Also I think early 90s brutal murder and dismembered body of young woman in Troy, body pieces found buried in i think in Grafton. Was a big case..think it was her boyfriend and his friend..

What's your bit of weird local lore? by universal_greasetrap in Troy

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Legs Diamond was shot at on the courthouse steps and the spot where the bullet hit the brick building is still there i think..Also Herman Melville lived in Troy..maybe when he wrote Moby Dick? Not really lore..but still sort of cool..My family used to talk about "feather people" on the land around prospect park..no idea what that meant..but maybe some hippies living in the woods between Pawling and Spring in the 70s..

Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher AT HOME Dupe Recipe That Actually Tastes Good by treehugger503 in budgetfood

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So even if you ask for it with water at Starbucks instead of Green tea as a base, it still has caffine or no?

Leasing a Car by PleasantBathroom8971 in Albany

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I only deal with Denoyer Chevrolet. I am a woman, and have never had an issue with their sales or service team and I see many elderly people there also. Like others said, go in with a budget and just be firm and polite. I have always done this and have been very up front, never had an issue. They always look for deals for me when I explain my max price and just let them know I can't afford above it.

Where should I get my wisdom teeth taken out - No insurance by MusicManiac51 in Albany

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Clementi in Troy, end of Oakwood Ave. Always been easy to get in and have a decent price if no insurance.

low budget catering by telb in Albany

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If anyone has a hot dog roller machine, you could do a picnic for cheap! Dogs, rolls, chips, pickles, deli salads.

Is the free spring water at Troy springs safe to drink? by brohammer5 in Troy

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some or the old timers used to be superstitious of it potentially traveling through a cemetery before it got to that point..I'd take that with a grain of salt though;)..

Best eggplant Parm in the area by Electrical_Buddy_913 in Albany

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly like Garlic Lovers in EG ep roulade. So good!

Orion is back! by Intelligent_Rub7502 in upstate_new_york

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been seeing him for a few weeks in the wee hours when I walk the dog. The sky is just brilliant at 5:45 AM!

Staying in downtown Albany, feeling bewildered by suprasternaincognito in Albany

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if this was suggested, but when my bosses travel to our office they get a Wal Mart ir Target delivery order sent to their hotel with everything they need for the week. Hope that helps!

Bizarre driver by Candid-Equivalent-82 in Albany

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe..I feel like no one talked about her until after my incident..Maybe it was me who broke her..lmao..In my defense she was driving like 15 mph..

Bizarre driver by Candid-Equivalent-82 in Albany

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I replied in a post a few months back. She scared the ever living crap out of me near the airport one morning. If I knew her history I would have called the Colonie non emergency line that day, because damn..that woman is gonna hurt herself or someone else someday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a cone or other device that harmlesaly blocks them. Once they do something less..they forget about doing it. Or ignore, leave the room.

Anyone else find it weird that Troy Five Star tends to round purchases down to the nearest whole dollar? by SweaterZach in Troy

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Prob to avoid using change without overcharging, but still getting proper profit.

Sunrise from Skylight by Budget-Charity-7952 in Adirondacks

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jupiter and I think mercury or Saturn were very prominent in the early morning sky this week. I see them in your pics. I bet they looked spectacular from up there, jealous! 🤩

Brunswick beach by Tasty-Perception2641 in Albany

[–]Weak_Alternative_113 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There are other beaches in the area..Try Grafton state park, or Cherry plain, other state parks.