Clifton Park News Highlights: Business Updates, Event Announcements, and More Local Happenings

After Years in the Making, Realm Artesian Water Begins Preorders

Clifton Park has officially welcomed a unique addition to the local landscape with the opening of Realm Artesian Water. According to a recent report by the Albany Business Review, this newcomer is making waves by prioritizing extreme purity throughout its 9,000-square-foot facility.

Interestingly, the company maintains its high standards by using the artesian water itself to clean the entire production space. This dedication to quality is mirrored in a process that completely bypasses plastics, opting instead for high-grade stainless steel to ensure the water remains untainted.

Consumers can currently secure their first taste of this premium water through preorders, with shipping slated to begin on March 1. A 12-pack of 16-ounce glass bottles is priced at $78, reflecting the high-end craftsmanship behind the brand.

While the initial release focuses on still water, Realm is already preparing to expand its offerings later this year. Plans are in motion to debut a sparkling variety alongside a larger 750mL bottle specifically designed for fine dining environments.

Since establishing its roots here in 2024, the business has grown into a sophisticated regional player. It stands as a notable example of local industry innovation right in our own backyard.

Source: Albany Business Review

Clifton Park Resident’s Massive NYC Model Makes Museum Debut

A huge New York City model that took more than two decades to complete is now on display at the Museum of the City of New York. He Built This City: Joe Macken’s Model marks the first time the Queens-born artist’s monumental creation is being presented in New York, the city that inspired it.

Joe Macken began the project in 2004. Over the next 21 years, working first in Middle Village, Queens and later in Clifton Park, New York, he crafted a 50-by-27-foot architectural portrait of the city entirely by hand using everyday materials such as balsa wood, cardboard, and glue.

The model spans 320 individual sections and captures the skyline, neighborhoods, and landmarks with remarkable precision and imagination. Macken started with the Comcast Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, incorporating details that reflect his own artistic interpretation of the city’s character.

The installation is on view in the Museum’s Dinan Miller Gallery, steps from the permanent exhibitions New York at Its Core and Timescapes. Together, they offer visitors a layered look at the city’s evolution, pairing historical exploration with Macken’s sweeping, handcrafted vision of New York’s built environment.

Source: https://www.mcny.org/exhibition/he-built-city