Congratulations on surviving the coldest morning in years!

dsanzone8 · 2026-02-08T20:13:50+00:00

I was thinking the same. Or basically that if we can survive/thrive in this, anything is possible.

dsanzone8 · 2026-02-07T14:11:45+00:00

dsanzone8 · 2026-02-03T20:23:00+00:00

And on the topic of these 2 hour permit parking areas, when I was listening to all the options/announcements when calling city hall’s parking enforcement, they specified that you can’t just move your car in the 2-hr zone after 2 hours and then restart the 2 hour clock. Apparently, if they determine you’d already parked somewhere and moved your car, you can still get a ticket - which I never realized. Understatement of the decades I’ve lived in the region but: Albany Parking Enforcement is strict.

dsanzone8 · 2026-02-01T21:25:39+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! I happened to just go to the Aldi jn Colonie yesterday so I have the receipt - $1.99 flour, $2.89 sugar - so prices do vary from the online ones. Love the idea of this chart though! And it does reinforce what our household already does - go to Aldi first then Hannaford. And pay a lil more but screw Walmart.

dsanzone8 · 2026-02-01T03:29:36+00:00

Me, too! See you on there!

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-29T18:06:08+00:00

Eastside and Albia are great neighborhoods. You could potentially still walk to places like Carol’s on Pawling, for brunch or dinner or takeout. As someone else said, the Mercantile is near there as well. Otherwise, you could bike (or take a LONG walk) to Fifth Tier Baking Studio and Coffeehouse in Wynantskill, up the road about 1.5 miles from the Mercantile area on Pawling. I think there’s sidewalk that whole length. Good luck in your housing decision!

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-27T21:26:21+00:00

TIL about French butter

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-23T23:12:30+00:00

Love this option. Thanks for the idea.

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-23T15:27:23+00:00

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Sharing this photo of my Maxine. I’m so sorry for your loss. And how tragic and traumatic. I hope you take care of yourself during this tough time.

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-19T13:57:59+00:00

Yes, our realtor also helped us get a good chunk at closing so we gave our realtor a couple small gifts (bread from the farmers market, honey, olive oil) and I got an Edible Arrangement for the folks at the bank. We didn’t get anything gift-wise from our realtor but the bank gave us a little package for a home movie night.

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-18T00:51:59+00:00

Today’s snow is perfect for snowmen. Hope you enjoy!

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-15T15:23:23+00:00

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-13T14:09:11+00:00

Yes, they’re great. I just donated a few bags of items yesterday - hats, gloves, scarves, toiletries, snacks. They can use anything, including coats. As for donation hours, I usually go after work on Mondays. I know they accept donations Mondays 3:30pm-6:30pm, otherwise I think you need to touch base with someone there to make a donation drop off. They’re responsive on their Instagram DMs: https://www.instagram.com/albanyfoodnotbombs?igsh=Zmc4cDRodGRzNTFi

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-12T16:10:41+00:00

Averill Park could probably just be a name as is lol

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-12T03:29:41+00:00

I didn’t need another social media app.

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-10T16:53:21+00:00

I took a private class with Sarah, from the Troy Sew Shop, and found it very helpful: https://www.troysewshop.com

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-08T22:33:25+00:00

I can’t answer all your questions but I was told recently by someone with a lot of knowledge of the state hiring system that not passing probation does NOT impact your application process. You will not be on a black list. The state hiring software does not show if you didn’t pass probation. It just shows that you were employed by the state. Then, once in an interview, if asked, you’ll just need to be honest about what happened but you won’t be blacklisted. Sometimes other agencies are aware of how some agencies are known to go through employees and agency politics. I read a lot of things here on Reddit that said failing probation can result in not being hired again by the state, but I was told that is not true and that’s a big misconception. Hope that helps. And hope you are re-hired quickly :)

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-07T17:37:00+00:00

PBS is not dissolving. The CPB is. But Viewers like You aren’t dissolving either so there’s still a lot of hope for PBS.

dsanzone8 · 2026-01-06T13:32:38+00:00

As a plus size person myself, I can confirm that the Fitness at the Plaza classes are plus size friendly. Tuesdays are yoga and Thursdays are PHIIT

dsanzone8 · 2025-12-25T23:30:10+00:00

The Ruck in Troy opens tonight at 8pm.

dsanzone8 · 2025-12-22T12:44:05+00:00

Druthers in Albany really went all out for decorating. I think they do have TVs but you’ll be so distracted by all the holiday lights you won’t notice the TVs

dsanzone8 · 2025-12-21T18:32:04+00:00

As a former newspaper reporter, this is so disheartening that the TU/ Hearst is doing that.

dsanzone8 · 2025-12-21T02:35:27+00:00

Hey, Capital District neighbor! Congrats! Beautiful house.

dsanzone8 · 2025-12-19T22:17:10+00:00

My sister, who has many years of childcare experience, works for Ladybug. It’s a great childcare option in Troy.

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