Halfmoon is prepared to take a big step forward toward a renewable and sustainable energy future. A community solar panel field (solar farm) will be installed in Halfmoon later this year, and local New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) customers can buy into the project and receive solar energy! In Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Reforming...
Top 10 Things to Do in the Capital Region on Memorial Day Weekend
If you’re looking for something to do over the long weekend as we remember those who gave their lives serving our country, look no further. We’ve got the top 10 events happening right here. In addition to Memorial Day Parades happening in the area, there are also fundraising events benefiting organizations like Adopt a Soldier and...
Where’s the Best Hot Dog Spot in the Clifton Park Area?
The Albany area has Gus’s Hot Dogs and Famous Lunch. The Glens Falls region has New Way Lunch and Zack’s Drive In. Where do you go for the best hot dogs in the Clifton Park area? Kelly’s Mini Hot Dogs, photo credit: Alan Nudi Capital Region residents love the mini hot dog with a...
5 Events to Check Out This Weekend: May 20 to 22
Cinco de Mayo has passed, and we’re not quite at Memorial Day Weekend yet. But no worries, because there’s still plenty going on this weekend, and we’ve got your fun events right here. 1. Rock ‘n Derby at The Schaghticoke Fairgrounds Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22 Nonstop music on three stages, barns full...
Clifton Park’s 10-Year Plan Renews Focus on Land Preservation and Access
Clifton Park’s Open Space, Trails and Riverfront Advisory Committee works with the Town Board to manage the town’s lands, with an emphasis on the preservation of open space. To prepare for the future, the Open Space Committee has presented the Town Board with its 10-year plan to preserve and protect even more areas in and...
$6.4 Million Investment for Largest Catholic Church in Albany Area
The largest church in the Capital Region is getting $6.4 million for improvements and upgrades, including building a new church attached to the existing one – a huge breakthrough for local parishioners, considering how many churches have closed in recent years. St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park has weekly masses averaging 2,000 guests. This...
5 Events to Check Out This Weekend: May 13 to 15
Wondering what’s going on this weekend? Here are the happening events in and around the Capital Region. 1. St. Sophia 2016 Greek Festival Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15 Albany goes Greek for three days! Check out continuous live Greek music and Greek dancers in traditional costumes, authentic Greek cuisine, a Greek pastry...
CDTA Considering Clifton Park Bus Routes
CDTA has changed bus routes in Saratoga County, going into effect Memorial Day Weekend, but they’re now also taking a look at Clifton Park specifically. The idea to add local bus routes in Clifton Park is partly a result of the new hotels springing up around Exit 9. These hotels serve as a less expensive...
5 Events To Check Out This Mother’s Day Weekend: May 6 – May 8
Looking for something to do this weekend? There are a lot of exciting happenings in and around the Capital Region this weekend — from family-friendly activities to live music to brunches and dinners just for Mom! 1. First Friday Friends Friday, May 6 Come make new friends! Children ages 12 to 36 months and their...
Clifton Park & Ballston Spa Will Host Popular Internet Show Fireball Run
Southern Saratoga County is about to be put on the map this fall, when super popular internet show Fireball Run sweeps through Southern Saratoga County. Two out of the 26 episodes for their tenth season are expected to take place in Clifton Park and Ballston Spa, September 29th and 30th. Local businessmen Kevin Kovel of Halfmoon’s...