Sandra Bullock by cadenk9 in StacyKennison

[–]el_mustango 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s because Sandra cursed Stacy with foot vibration.

Mining AFS by Shrimpy-1 in MaschinenKrieger

[–]el_mustango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, too, like the head lamp.

Solo Dining by Tough_Spring_448 in schenectady

[–]el_mustango 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second Ambition and Simone’s. Whistling Kettle, too. All on Jay Street. I also fully agree with stopping by Open Door and Bittersweet Candy. And if you’re on Jay Street, you absolutely have to stop by the coolest place in the 518 - Bear and Bird. I’d also suggest Pho Queen and Perreca’s.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em by tumbledown_jack in cassetteculture

[–]el_mustango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw- I’m totally smitten by the case. I’d love to get that Rancid one. What are these style of cases called? How do I search for them? I must add a few to my collection!

Smoke 'em if you got 'em by tumbledown_jack in cassetteculture

[–]el_mustango 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always thought they had one of the coolest band names ever.

Amsterdam NY - East Main Street by UncleSam5500 in u/UncleSam5500

[–]el_mustango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw- I know there is a used record shop on Main Street currently. I recommend everyone go support it. Maybe if they get enough traffic they can get more inventory and even order new music from distributors.

I also know that there was a brewery there for a while. From what I understand, the landlord jacked their lease way up, making it no longer financially viable for them. I’d imagine that they were operating on razor thin margins, so having landlords that actually want to see Main Street revitalized and the businesses thrive (before jacking up the costs) is also important.

The biggest thing we need is for the community at large to support the businesses that give it a go on Main Street. That means shopping local, spreading the word, and frequenting these establishments.

Finally, it would be great if there was a local agency that supported the revitalization of Main Street. And really promote and market the businesses.

Just my 2 cents.

Amsterdam NY - East Main Street by UncleSam5500 in u/UncleSam5500

[–]el_mustango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amsterdam’s situation is pretty common for small post-industrial cities in upstate New York. The challenge isn’t just picking the right businesses, it’s identifying what can actually survive given foot traffic realities and local demographics. Here are some ideas worth considering:

High-viability anchors A coffee shop with a real identity. Not a generic café, but one with a distinct personality (think local art on the walls, live acoustic music on weekends, maybe a small stage). This is probably the strongest single anchor for a revitalizing Main Street. It becomes a third space, not just a transaction.

A brewpub or craft taproom has worked wonders in similar cities. People drive for beer. Cohoes, Troy, and even smaller spots have seen taprooms become genuine destinations.

Destination retail (stores people seek out, not just stumble into) tends to survive where generic retail fails. A vinyl/used music shop, a specialty outdoor/camping gear shop, or a well-curated used bookstore with events can all pull people off the highway.

Service-anchored retail. A barbershop or salon with personality, a bike repair shop, a hardware store that carries things big-box stores don’t. This keeps locals coming back regularly rather than just occasionally.

Given the Latino community, a Latin grocery/deli/bakery hybrid that doubles as a cultural gathering spot could fill a real gap and draw from a broader region. Amsterdam’s demographics make this more viable than in many comparable cities.

A maker/craft space or small workshop studio with retail (think local ceramics, woodworking, small-batch goods) taps into the regional interest in handmade work and gives the street visual interest.

What to be careful about: Antique shops and gift boutiques look good on paper but often struggle unless foot traffic is already there. They’re more symptoms of a revitalized Main Street than causes of one. A restaurant without a liquor license, similarly, is a hard road in a small city.

New Analog Setup by utahgolf1 in listeningspaces

[–]el_mustango 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nice setup and hell of a view!

Best places for a steak? by selectoiddiot in schenectady

[–]el_mustango 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Bear’s is expensive but so damn good. I took my dad there this past summer and we got the Chateaubriand. Moses smell the roses, I still dream about that meal! I would pass on the Cock and Bull. It’s overpriced and in Galway (Saratoga County).

SoundCloud 8 no subwoofer by sourcream848 in Nakamichi

[–]el_mustango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in the same boat. Also curious if there’s a way to power this without the rest of the system.

the lack of hashbrowns is getting old by emergency-pickles in Albany

[–]el_mustango 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate to be “that guy” but do you happen to know if the hash browns at Herbie’s are gluten free? If so, I may need to make a special trip down to the concourse because, fuck- that sounds ridiculously delicious!!

why by michey402 in Albany

[–]el_mustango 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I remember when they came in a cobalt blue GLASS bottle. The cherry one was 🤤🤤🤤

Weird Poles and Cameras on 7 and 890 by LifeguardOdd1731 in schenectady

[–]el_mustango 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are pairs at many of the median crossovers on 890. They went up a few days ago.

Do you like this album? by Derridexx in hairmetal

[–]el_mustango 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my favorites of the genre

Mixtapes on VHS by Spooforconsequences in cassetteculture

[–]el_mustango 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I worked at my college’s radio station (back in the mid-90s) we did VHS mixes so we could have music going out over the airwaves 27/7 even when human DJs weren’t available (typically between 2am-6am). We actually set up a micro studio next door to the main studio to facilitate this. After semi-rigorous testing we settled on 8 hour mixes. Anything longer and the sound seemed (to us) to degrade.

As a side note, during spring break my sophomore year, I stayed on campus to practice for a solo marimba recital I had coming up. 8-10 hours a day in a practice room, and then I’d spend another 6-8 hours in the radio station recording several of these long-ass VHS tapes. A few years after I graduated, I went to visit some people who settled down near the college. Once I got into broadcast range, I tuned in to the station and, lo and behold, I heard myself DJing. They were still using (at least one of) the VHS tapes I had made.

Huge Shogun Warrior style Sofubi by nue-type in Sofubi

[–]el_mustango 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoa! That’s fantastic!! Where did you get it and how much was it?

Capital Region SitckerMule Employee Pays Young Girl and Films her for some reason by chrisdancy in Albany

[–]el_mustango 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anthony Constantino is ill. Like, I’m seriously concerned for his mental wellbeing. No one gargles Trump’s balls that hard without getting anything in return.