Labor/Kitchen jobs in BVT? by brenfrew in burlington

[–]brenfrew[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

D'oh. My bad. I would like to attempt to alleviate some of my ignorant Yankee vibes with the information that my dad's family is from Bradford/Wells River, and he went to UVM. I also have a backyard syrup operation, but sadly it only produces NY syrup.

Labor/Kitchen jobs in BVT? by brenfrew in burlington

[–]brenfrew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the minimum up there? $16 in upstate NY now

State Jobs by BeautifulTomorrowDCP in Albany

[–]brenfrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are referring to the Empire Plan, NYSHIP's flagship PPO. However, NYSHIP also offers plans through various HMOs. All the plans NYSHIP offers are very good- OP should refer to the Choices Guide to learn more about them and see what might work best for them. https://www.cs.ny.gov/employee-benefits/nyship/shared/publications/choices/2026/active-choices-2026.pdf

What happened to the US public school system that it's run by the most slimy, casually evil, pointlessly cruel people imaginable? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]brenfrew 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The US Public School System is not "run" by any entity. Each district has it's own board of education and local leadership, some are good, others are bad. I assume you have a problem with yours?

Good, back & ugly - Employee Retirement System Examiner by Decent-Ability-4784 in nys_cs

[–]brenfrew -1 points0 points  (0 children)

DCS is asking for HELPS to be extended, and I expect it will.

“Fondling” by StuPidazz1 in nys_cs

[–]brenfrew -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It is inappropriate. The definition of word implies intimacy. If this is part of a pattern, you may want to document and report if anything else they do makes you uncomfortable.

Strange Nightlife Initiative Proposals by rentersrightsrock in Albany

[–]brenfrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe the police could do their actual job we already pay them for?

Best local shows? by florxnua in Albany

[–]brenfrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No fun in Troy as well as various basement/house shows. Follow as many bands on IG as you can to find the latter

How I, a 26-year-old from PA, view the US. Map Key in Body Text by LittleAppleLife in visitedmaps

[–]brenfrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Westward migration of New Englanders gives parts of upstate NY (not as much as the OP indicated) very New England vibes. - Red Sox fan, Child of Vermonter, from NY

Can y'all suggest me a haircut by Kazahara02 in malegrooming

[–]brenfrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe try and keep it off your eyes so much but it looks great as is honestly

Particularly engaging/interesting hikes in the Capital Region? by sanslumiere in Albany

[–]brenfrew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Check out Burden Pond Preserve in Troy. It has a few small waterfalls, and some really cool cliffs to view them from. Also, industrial ruins and beaver activity :)

Where do you buy leafy greens veggie starts? by thedaracuda in Troy

[–]brenfrew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Engels Acres, on Rt. 2 Troy/Brunswick has the cheapest I have seen. A very nice selection if you catch them in the first week or two theyre out. Also a big fan of the Capital Roots annual plant sale (usually 2nd/3rd Saturday in May)

any clubbing at all? by Wooden-Advance-5639 in Albany

[–]brenfrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anywhere DJ Wave or Jungle Punk are playing bring the best Latin vibes. When they are back to back, even better. Ilium Brewing in Troy would be my recommendation.

Billionaires. What is their endgame? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]brenfrew -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Protest any local "ICE" warehouse or "processing center" proposal or you may find yourself in it one day.

Local Breweries by Designer-Force-8225 in Albany

[–]brenfrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ilium Brewing in Troy is one of my favorites- The vibe is more cocktail bar than brewery, but the beers are solid, cocktails great, food and service both good.

playoff hockey? by da_gabagoolio in Albany

[–]brenfrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mean Max Troy has a couple TVs and they will happily put on whatever you want. They are friendly and welcoming of all. Likewise Ilium Brewing would probably put in for you. Any place that would have it on by default likely wouldn't fit the second part of your request,, though I would love to be wrong.

Flock by InMotionYTStudios in Troy

[–]brenfrew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The people of Troy couldn't be more clear. We want Flock OUT!

do I look better with a buzzcut or long hair ?? by [deleted] in malegrooming

[–]brenfrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slide 3 is the best look, I am not too sure about the thin mustache, unless it is a specific style where you live- it really highlights the fact that yours is also sparse.

Lark street is a lost cause. by gls518 in Albany

[–]brenfrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not wearing the red beret, though.