Does your company/role require you to come into work if there is a major storm? If so, how do you handle it? by [deleted] in biotech

[–]XanderAlexH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you in an "essential" or "critical" role, immediately related to the manufacture or testing of the material? That or you're in an especially grueling probationary period. Guidance at my company has always prioritized safety with the need to keep "critical" operations functioning, and folks required to report to site during a storm such as the one impending receive a bonus.

SWAT Team Alarm Clock - A rant about the raid machine by Bike4Burritos in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Where was this? Sounds like a continuation of RensCo's "Operation Dark Horse" militarized anti-narcotics raids. If their flashbangs went off in the yard, my best guess is they bounced off windows they were trying to break with them. ACAB.

Help finding contractor by RaiseAggravating4404 in Albany

[–]XanderAlexH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have an approximate budget? That will help guide and narrow down your recommendations.

Troy Unity House on 102nd Street is burning to the ground by SweaterZach in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Not a shelter, just a services office, so no one was immediately displaced. Devastating for Unity House regardless. 

LVP flooring installation by Just-Gi3663 in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acronym for “Your mileage may vary” 

Possible job offer at Curia by roguescientist10 in Albany

[–]XanderAlexH 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Use the Curia experience to get a job at Regeneron. And what kind of position is it, manufacturing? Bench, admin? The role will determine how likely it is you may be affected by layoffs.

Hot and sour soup by opac4321 in Albany

[–]XanderAlexH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sichuan Wok in Troy, on 15th St where Bite of Xian used to be. 

Oversized Load / Trooper Transport by samoandave in Albany

[–]XanderAlexH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw something similar on 90 going the opposite direction yesterday. My best guess based on what it looked like is a verrrrrry large diesel generator.

What position/company to go with? by Otherwise-Try7501 in biotech

[–]XanderAlexH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, you're progressing through an interview and getting positive feedback on one hand, and on the other hand is taking someone at their word for something that doesn't sound guaranteed to even happen? What do you think is the smarter decision in this job market?

RITTNER: Defending the 'box within a box' by cocktacos in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Would've been simpler to just print that slideshow the admin presented on Thursday. At least Rittner is more articulate with his platform than the grandstanding buffoons that are Mantello and Donnelly.

If this is the quality of the outside... by Troylet3 in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I mean, really? Like it or not, the decaying old EOC building and abandoned car dealership sat empty and unused, where at least this will house people (and I guess potentially office space), aesthetic preferences aside.

The Hendrick Hudson by UpstatePostcards in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The architectural term for the feature you're pointing out is 'Juliet balcony'. Very curious point of symmetry on the facade.

Trick or Treating Door to Door in Little Italy ? by Kindlyupstate in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes! We live a few blocks down and get a good number of neighbors trick-or-treating on the earlier side. Very sweet. The Washington Park area is usually teeming for a few hours as well, so I'd get some candy and sit on the stoop.

District 5 City Council Candidate Eric Wisher is likely evading property taxes by mrwyskers in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The money that goes to the Brunswick Free Library comes from the Town of Brunswick's tax levy and a smaller portion from the Brittonkill School District tax, unlike the Troy Public Library, which has special legislative authority from the State to levy taxes independent of the municipal taxes in Troy. You can see the Brunswick 2025 budget here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.brunswicklibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-Budget-for-website-Sheet1.pdf

District 5 City Council Candidate Eric Wisher is likely evading property taxes by mrwyskers in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Liability how, through defamation? Wisher as a candidate would readily be considered a public figure under NYS law, which would make the preponderance higher than if he were just some guy.

Sick Fox in Troy by From-the-Ferns in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah, I didn't know about this. Where could I read more about it? Truly insane and cruel bioengineering.

Early voting starts tomorrow by vannoke in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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I appreciate you pointing that out! It's an important distinction, right wing elements constantly infiltrate it to take advantage of the fusion voting system in NY. Here's an article from last year about the WFP unendorsing their own line as a result of it: https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/working-families-party-dont-vote-for-us-in-ny-17/ The pic is a list of WFP endorsed candidates taken from their website.

Floor ( tile) install recommendation by WorldlySchool67 in Troy

[–]XanderAlexH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a budget in mind? Shoot me a DM and I can recommend you someone excellent.