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10 Can’t Miss Walking Trails in Rensselaer County
Just across the Hudson River from bustling Albany, Rensselaer County is a dream for hikers, cyclists, artists, nature-lovers, and locavores. Ten wonderful walking trails in…
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ACE Creative Economy Survey: Income/Employment Loss 2020/21
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Creative Economy Jobs Losses As High As 64% Last Summer in Capital Region
Performing Arts, Food & Drink, Film & Recording Among Hardest Hit Sectors ALBANY – Creative Industries sectors suffered some of the highest percentage of job…
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Author Noelle Gentile: Advocate, Educate, and Love
Director, writer, acting coach, and educator Noelle Gentile (age 42) has two remarkable daughters–Isla (age eight) and Lucia a.k.a. “Lulu” (age six). Born and raised…
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LIVING ONLINE Series: Raya Malcolm : Actor | Musician | Devising Artist
In the spirit of collaboration and best practice sharing, I thought it would be interesting to share perspectives from our fellow creatives to see how…
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5 Black-Owned Health & Wellness Businesses in CapNY
Now more than ever, the adage “health is wealth” rings true. As the world gets smaller in the face of COVID-19, taking care of oneself…
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5 CapNY Up-And-Coming Musical Artists You Need To Know About
There is no doubt that the talent we have in CapNY is filled to the brim. From Warren and Washington Counties, down to Columbia and…
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4 Self-Care Ideas for CapNY Singles
Capital Heart Connection always celebrate singledom – but that doesn’t mean it can’t be tough sometimes! Whether you get a little down seeing your coupled…
LIVING ONLINE Spotlight: Performer Ryder Cooley
In the LIVING ONLINE Series, ACE Collaborator Corey Aldrich interviews artists on the the loss of the in person LIVE performance. First up is performer…
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5 Lake George Winter Activities
Located in the southeastern Adirondacks, Lake George is a spectacular spot to enjoy numerous winter activities while avoiding the crowds of the summer. Now is…
Best Takeout Places in CapNY: 10 Under $15
Why write about the best takeout places in CapNY? It’s no exaggeration to say that every restaurant in CapNY (let alone the country) has been…
5 Amazing Makers and Doers in Washington County
The creatives – our makers and doers in Washington County – who call this region home draw inspiration from the natural beauty. The sprawling small…
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Exploring Art Omi with Kids- An Outdoor Art Museum
Visting Art Omi with kids makes a perfect day-trip destination for families with children of all ages. Here, more than 60 large-scale works of art…
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CapNY Community Impact: The Free Food Fridge
Jammella Anderson, the founder of Free Food Fridge Albany, wanted to make fresh, perishable food available to marginalized communities. Food accessibility was already an issue,…
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10 Reasons We Love Being Single in CapNY
Becky Daniels of Albany, 34, and Gabby Fisher of Schenectady, 28, are two single, boss women who ROCK – and love being single. Now, they…
Winter Outdoors: Public Art in CapNY
Want some quarantine-friendly ways to enjoy art, stellar local food AND the great outdoors? Lucky for us, CapNY is filled with amazing public art! From…
In the Heart of Cohoes: Harmony CoWorks
By: Lauren Halligan The Neighborhood Set at the edge of the downtown Cohoes Historic District, an area that’s experiencing a remarkable revitalization, Harmony CoWorks is…
CapNY History Day Trip: Visiting Olana with Kids
I’ve been visiting the Catskills since I was a kid, and the best part of the drive was always looking up at Olana from the…
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CapNY Coworking Spaces: Urban Co-Works, Schenectady
Since popping up as one of CapNY’s first coworking spaces, Urban Co-Works has become a second home for lots of local professionals who choose to…
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#CapNYRedAlert: Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena
Caffe Lena is widely recognized as the oldest continuously-operating folk-music venue in the United States. Over 60 years of operation in the heart of Saratoga…
3 CapNY Thrift Shops for the Socially & Economically Conscious Consumer
A Newfound Appreciation for Thrift Shops Growing up, I was not much of a thrift store person. We were a Kohl’s Cash, JCPenney’s clearance sales,…
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Freelancers Are Investing in Training to Prepare for Future Economic Downturns
The Covid-19 pandemic has unquestionably overturned the economy and financial stability for many professionals. Many remain un- or under-employed, and the future remains uncertain. Conversations…
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CapNY Insider Tips: King Bakery Donut Cart
By: Danielle Sanzone Set your clock early on a Sunday and head out a road trip to get donuts in scenic, rural Washington County. The…
CapNY Woman-Owned Business: Collective 131
“My dream of opening a gallery would be impossible in NYC. Here in the Capital Region, there’s a feeling that people want to help each…
Freelancers Need Flexible, Affordable Skill Development Options
By: Gabby Fisher, Senior Producer Let’s jump straight to the numbers… Yes, you read that right. More than half of freelancers do not take skill…
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#CapNYRedAlert Profile: Norman Dascher Jr., CEO of The Hyde Collection
Closed doors, a $500,000 budget deficit, reduced hours for staff…these are just a few of the harsh realities that The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls…
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CapNY Small Business: Upstate Coffee Collective
Sipping on a freshly brewed cup of their flagship coffee blend, All Day ADK, Matt Pfeifer, Co-Founder of Upstate Coffee Collective, said that if he…
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Upstate Overnights: Albany Edition
With COVID limitations and the warm months of summer ending, I’ve been feeling a little discouraged that my ability to “getaway” for a weekend here…
#CapNYRedAlert: Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of SPAC
This Fall, ACE is spotlighting the significant financial hardships facing Creative Economy businesses in the Capital Region though our #CapNYRedAlert campaign. Locally, we are asking…
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Freelancers Training Up During Covid and Beyond
By: Gabby Fisher, ACE Digital Media Manager & Entrepreneur, in conjunction with Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) Career Launchpad. We freelancers are versatile, hardworking and known…
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Free Flu Shots for the ACE Community!
We are thankful that The Occupational & Environmental Health Center of Eastern New York (1873 Western Ave., Albany) is offering our ACE community free flu…
Freelance Lifestyle Writers Wanted
ACE is looking for Freelance Lifestyle Writers for a new project launching in 2021. As a Freelance Lifestyle Writer you will: Stay on top of…
Training Up With Gabby: Build Your Skills, Knowledge & Earning Power!
By: Gabby Fisher, ACE Digital Media Manager & Entrepreneur, in conjunction with Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) Career Launchpad. I’ve had some extra time on…
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CapNY Apple Picking Map (Plus Craft Beverages, To Boot)!
By: Gabby Fisher, ACE Digital Manager There is nothing that says a CapNY fall like being out in the orchard on a crisp sunny day!…
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#CapNYRedAlert Profile: Jon Elbaum, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Like many venues in the Capital Region, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall cancelled or postponed their Spring and Fall 2020 concerts series. Further, Executive Director…
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CapNY Insider Tips: Automated Edition
Sign up, pay online, get a code, unlock your kayak/life jacket/paddle, ADVENTURE! Upstate Kayak Rentals makes the process of self-service kayak rentals THAT easy and…
#CapNYRedAlert
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on creative industries across the globe. Simply put, the Capital Region creative industries are…
DIY Daycation: Washington County Farm Tour
One of the best things about New York’s Capital Region is buying local products, fresh from the farm. So, plan a farm daycation in Washington…
Exploring the Albany Pine Bush Preserve
By: Maria Gigliello Did you know that the Cap Region is home to one of the rarest habitats in the world? Out of only 20…
Discover Your Inner Pinball Wizard At UPH
Want to spend some time with Elvis, Dolly Parton and Mick? Always thought you could be a pinball wizard just given the chance? Well, you’ll…
Upstate Overnights: Catskills Edition
Historical boutique hotels, tiny homes in the wilderness, campgrounds, creatively curated redesigned homes by fabulously talented locals – we have it all in CapNY, making…
CapNY CoWorking Tour: Hone Coworks, Albany
Co-working and monthly-lease office space is exploding in the Capital Region! Flexibility, socially-distant camaraderie, and services abound. Come on a sneak-peak tour of art-filled, high-tech…
Warren County Paddles-to-Pubs, by Blogger Maria Gigliello
The Adirondacks are one of the best places to spend the summer in Upstate New York. As an avid hiker and paddler, I venture up…
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ACE Creative: Karina Wojnar
Some of you may recognize Karina Wojnar, as she is the Development & Membership Manager at Albany Center Gallery. In this position, she fills her…
Thank You Rodney Alan Greenblat & Hudson Hall!
On July 22nd, ACE took a private tour of Rodney Alan Greenblat’s show, “Something to Look Forward to” hosted by the artist himself! It was a…
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CapNY Video: Four Questions with Artist Takeyce Walter
Landscape painter Takeyce Walter lives in Round Lake in Saratoga County, where she has an art studio in sight of the marsh and lake. But…
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6 Things To Do In Saratoga Springs (That Aren’t Downtown)
Summer in Saratoga Springs. There’s nothing like it. Horses, restaurant patios, shopping… and crowds. Sometimes I crave an outing that’s a little less “populated”, so…
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100+ CapNY Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries and Cideries
The Capital Region has a dazzling array of craft beverage venues and makers that, IMNSHO, rival anywhere in the U.S. To help you explore, we’ve…
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Brew Review by Tim Walton of #TimsNYKitchen: Mad Jack Brewing Co.
Meet Tim Walton, the mastermind behind #TimsNYKitchen, an Instagram site with over 12,ooo followers. Tim travels, eats and drinks his way through the Capital Region,…
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CapNY Creative Highlight: Steve Derrick
Weary, tired, brave, bruised, and raw, Steve Derrick’s paintings depict the spirit of healthcare heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Derrick has…