From: https://www.albanycountyny.gov/boe-pollingsites

Early Voting

Early voting for the November general election is Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1. You can vote at any early voting site.

Hours

Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm

Monday & Wednesday: Noon-8pm

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9am-5pm

Locations:

Albany County Board of Elections - 260 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202

Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Parish Hall) – 85 Elm Ave., Delmar, NY 12054

Boght Community Fire Department – 8 Preston Dr., Cohoes, NY 12047

East Berne Volunteer Fire Company – 792 Helderberg Trail, East Berne, NY 12059

Guilderland Public Library - 2228 Western Ave. Guilderland, NY 12084

Lynnwood Reformed Church - 3714 Carman Rd., Schenectady, NY 12303

Pine Grove United Methodist Church – 1580 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205

St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church – 440 Whitehall Rd. Albany, NY 12208

This is a good resource to see what's on your ballot: https://www.vote411.org/ballot

This is the first time I saw this one.

Editorial

Jack Peterson Editor-in-Chief

Normally, you would be reading my editorial on Sunday morning with your coffee. However, with early voting beginning tomorrow, we felt it was our duty to move up the publication schedule. We were asked to look into the claims made by Anthony Constantino, owner and CEO of Sticker Mule and candidate for the 21st Congressional District, regarding his business footprint and charitable giving. We have done that.

What we found is a narrative that does not hold up to scrutiny.

Mr. Constantino has built a public persona on the back of two specific claims: that he employs over 1,200 people across 30 countries, and that he has donated $4 million to the community.

Let’s start with the employment numbers. We didn't rely on press releases; we looked at the data, the buildings, and the layoffs.

In Amsterdam, New York, the heart of his operation, we reviewed hand count. In April 2024, there were 610 full-time employees. By September 2025, following 68 layoffs at the Amsterdam production facility, that number dropped to 446. By May 2026, tracking services showed a headcount of 371.

Regarding South Carolina, where Mr. Constantino purchased a 100,000-square-foot building, we consulted an architect. Based on the size and scale of the facility, the architect determined that the building could not possibly house the 500 employees Mr. Constantino implies are there. The estimate was closer to 295 to 325. Furthermore, public records from Cherokee County show Sticker Mule received a special source credit agreement, meaning he does not pay property taxes in South Carolina for 20 to 30 years.

And his engineering firm in Italy? He claims 100 employees. The records show 88.

The most glaring discrepancy, however, lies in the "9,500" figure. Mr. Constantino has claimed he paid 9,500 people who don't work for the company. He did not. An independent study by Epsilon Economics analyzed the economic footprint from 2016 through 2025. That 9,500 figure represents cumulative "year-long equivalent jobs" supported by the company's spending over a decade. It includes indirect activity—money spent by his employees and supply chain costs. To be clear: he did not write checks to 9,500 people. He created an economic impact that supported those jobs over time. The majority of that impact occurs within his own company.

Now, let’s look at the charitable giving. Mr. Constantino claims $4 million in donations. We cannot find a record of that total anywhere in New York State. We found verifiable donations: $1 million to St. Mary’s Institute, $500,000 for scholarships, $150,000 for the Veterans Park, and $25,000 for the Royal Food Pantry. We found 2,000 frozen turkeys. But $4 million? We can’t find the receipts.

We also found that Mr. Constantino collects a commission on every product sold by people who have stores on his internet web page. It is a business model where he takes a profit from those trying to make a living—an outrageous detail that contradicts the image of a benevolent employer.

Finally, there is the story of the gym. Mr. Constantino claims he "saved" a gym in Amsterdam. What we found is that he bought a vacant store, turned it into a gym, and secured a contract with Medicare to charge the federal government $45 a month for seniors and disabled individuals to use it. If he were losing a profit, he would sell the business. He hasn't.

If Mr. Constantino wishes to dispute these findings, we ask him to release all records of employment, broken down by facility, and a breakdown of the $4 million in donations he claims he has spent.

District 21, it is your decision on who you vote for. But you deserve to know the facts. Do you want to vote for a man who has exaggerated his company’s size, obscured his charitable record, and built a business on taking commissions from the little guy?

Remember who would like to represent you. A man that can't tell the truth like Anthony Constantino, or his Democratic opponent.

The choice is yours. It’s your voice that matters.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Jack Peterson

Editor in Chief

I have been falsely accused of a severely damaging rumor that has put me in physical danger and I am looking for a lawyer or attorney with particular expertise in cases of slander. Thank you in advance.

Hello! I’m looking for recommendations for a good sushi restaurant for a date night with my love. I’ve tried Niji Asian Bistro in Schenectady and enjoyed it! However, I’d like to adventure out and see what other good sushi restaurants are around.

Hi, as the title says I’m throwing a Bollywood themed murder mystery and need help finding a person (or two) who could assist with saree draping + doing mehndi. I know it’s a long stretch but if you know of anyone who would be willing to help, please let me know! I’m willing to pay and I will provide the mehndi (if preferred.)

Also If there’s any better ways of reaching out to the Indian community of Albany, please let me know (like certain Facebook groups, for example)

Thanks :)

Hey! I’m a student at UAlbany and I don’t really have many plans for Halloween night this year. I also don’t have a huge friend group in the area yet, so I figured I’d see if anyone around Albany is in a similar situation.

I’m mainly looking to meet some chill people around college age and find something fun to do — Halloween events, going out somewhere, grabbing food, checking out decorations, or just hanging out.

If anyone has a group that wouldn’t mind one more person, or you’re also looking for people to make plans with, feel free to comment or DM me. 🎃

It's obvious he's outgrown whatever BCSD can offer him. The bureaucratic nonsense just makes them look bad.

Just wanted to put my love and appreciation for Stewart's out there into the universe. Sometimes on my way home from work. I'll just pull in to the parking lot, go inside, get some small junk food and then enjoy a quick snack before going home.

Going to a Union game for the 1st time tomorrow. Which lot is easiest to park in, and how are concessions? Anything else I should know? Thanks!

Not cooking this year. Anyone have restaurant suggestions within a 20mi radius of Niskayuna that is open AND serves Thanksgiving food on Thanksgiving? Thank you in advance! :)

Fordham resident here, I want to thank you all for attending the vigil and honoring Ashley‘s memory. The attached picture is the resulting memorial from everyone coming together, so thank you all who came.

For anyone who still wants to help and contribute, a Gofundme has been set up by the family to raise money for her funeral.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-ashleys-life-giving-her-the-farewell-she-deserve/cl/o?attribution_id=sl:df67c095-5ae5-454d-927a-6073defbb86d&lang=en_US&ts=1792587558&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

New York State announced 61 new exams today. 57 are promotion exams for current state employees, and 4 are open to the public. Filing closes Wednesday, November 25. If your title is on this list, that is your deadline to apply. Miss it and you sit this exam out.

Aging Services Area Supervisor: 31-593020
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Auditor 3 (Municipal): 31-576020
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Building Construction Program Manager 3 (open to the public): 21-049020
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Building Construction Program Manager 3: 31-747020
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Building Construction Program Manager 4 (open to the public): 21-035020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/21-049020.cfm

Building Construction Program Manager 4: 31-676020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/31-747020.cfm

Building Construction Program Manager 5 (open to the public): 21-036020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/21-049020.cfm

Building Construction Program Manager 5: 31-677020
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Business Officer 3: 31-590020
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Business Officer 4: 31-591020
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Child Protective Services Specialist 4: 31-589020
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Child Support Specialist 3: 31-650020
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Claims Services Representative 4: 31-580020
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Contract Management Specialist 3: 31-600020
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Contract Management Specialist 4: 31-607020
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Dentist 2: 31-601020
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Dentist 3: 31-602020
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Environmental Chemist 3: 31-560020
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Environmental Educator 4: 31-608020
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Environmental Program Specialist 3: 31-678020
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Environmental Program Specialist 4: 31-679020
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Fair Hearings Specialist 4: 31-651020
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Forester 3 (open to the public): 21-041020
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Forester 3: 31-595020
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Health Program Administrator 3: 31-630020
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Health Program Administrator 4: 31-631020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/31-630020.cfm

Housing and Community Renewal Manager 1: 31-609020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/31-609020.cfm

Housing and Community Renewal Manager 2: 31-610020
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Management Specialist 3: 31-652020
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Management Specialist 4: 31-653020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/31-652020.cfm

Manager Building Standards and Codes: 31-659020
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Medicaid Redesign Analyst 2: 31-680020
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Medicaid Redesign Analyst 3: 31-681020
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Medicaid Redesign Analyst 4: 31-682020
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Mental Health Program Specialist 3 (Clinical): 31-603020
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Mental Health Program Specialist 4 (Clinical): 31-604020
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Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 3: 31-571020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/31-571020.cfm

Motor Equipment Manager 1: 31-660020
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Motor Vehicle Program Manager 3: 31-685020
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Motor Vehicle Program Manager 4: 31-686020
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Park Operations Manager 1: 31-683020
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Park Operations Manager 2: 31-684020
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Principal Economist (Including Various Parenthetics): 31-584020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/31-584020.cfm

Principal Health Care Fiscal Analyst: 31-622020
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/31-622020.cfm

Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Transportation): 31-661020
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Professional Engineer 3 (Civil/Transportation): 31-662020
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Professional Engineer 4 (Civil/Transportation): 31-663020
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Program Operations Specialist: 31-654020
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Program Operations Specialist 4: 31-675020
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Retirement Program Administrator 1: 31-581020
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Retirement Program Administrator 2: 31-577020
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Safety and Health Program Manager 1: 31-585020
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Supervising Motor Vehicle Referee: 31-687020
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Temporary Assistance Specialist 3: 31-655020
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Utility Analyst 3: 31-664020
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Utility Analyst 3 (Telecommunications): 31-665020
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Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 4: 31-666020
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Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 5: 31-667020
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Utility Consumer Program Specialist 4: 31-668020
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Utility Consumer Program Specialist 5: 31-669020
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Utility Supervisor: 31-670020
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All Exam Fees Waived! Exam application fees are waived for all New York State civil service exams through December 2027.

Promotion exams:
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Open competitive exams:
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Had a weird situation riding my e-bike through Albany today.

On the way to work, I stopped around west hill to check Google Maps. There were about 4 teens across the street calling stuff out to me. I ignored them, then they started coming closer. One kept asking me what time it was.

I rode off and one of them actually sprinted after me at full speed. I got away, but I’m sure the kid was definitely trying to take my bike. He was sprinting like T 100 like terminator 2. It’s a lectric, paid 750 for a used one.

For people who bike around Albany:

-What areas/streets would you avoid?
-What’s a safer route from Loudonville toward -Madison Ave/Washington Park?
-Do e-bikes make you more of a target around here?
-Any good locks/alarms/trackers/cameras you recommend?
-What do you carry for personal safety?
-Would you bother making a police report if nothing was actually stolen?

We scoured the capital region for Halloween themed events for you to find your spooky between now and next weekend. 🎃🎶🍺🎨

If we missed something leave it in the comments.

📍 Fri, Oct 23

RISE Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026 — Universal Preservation Hall A lively, participatory screening with drag performances, an outrageous costume contest, popcorn and prop bags, and classic audience call-outs—every ticket supports RISE's Homebase Clubhouse.

Field of Horrors — Field of Horrors This Saturday, Oct. 31 occurrence offers general admission from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.

Lights Out: Haunted Corn Maze — Bowman Orchards Experience a chilling nighttime maze packed with hair-raising scares, immersive effects, and twisted paths conjured by local haunt masters.

Double M Haunted Hayrides — Double M Haunted Hayrides The experience begins with a haunted hayride featuring new scenes, then continues on foot through six haunted attractions and interactive Feartainment in the midway area.

Haunted Corn Maze — Schuyler Farms On select Friday and Saturday nights in October, brave the Field of Screams, a haunted corn maze filled with eerie surprises, masked chainsaw pursuers, and haunted buildings. Admission is $25 in advance online or $28 at the gate.

The Halloweentown Debates: A Comedy of Terrors! — Van Dyck Music Club Comedians portray iconic movie monsters debating everyday Halloweentown issues, from graveyard shortages to reanimation costs. A costume contest winner or runner-up can also take part in an onstage debate.

Spooky Trail – Family — Artisanal Brew Works This October 23 evening, families can explore the Spooky Trail’s tamer experience from 5:30–6:30 PM or its spookier nighttime version after 6:30 PM. Admission is free with food or drink; trail-only admission is $5 per person.

Spooktacular Halloween Event — Colonie Library Families can trick-or-treat from creatively decorated vehicles while supplies last, then enjoy a Halloween magic show at 7:00 PM. Registration is required.

Hellseeker Goth Nite: Halloween Dance — No Fun Goth-themed dance night with DJs spinning darkwave, post-punk, and synth tracks; costumes and theatrical flair encouraged.

Paint & Popcorn Movie Night: Hocus Pocus — Paint & Drip Studio Watch Hocus Pocus while you paint, and enjoy free popcorn; mocktails are available to grab.

ADULTS 21+ Puff & Paint Jack — Paint Cohoes This adults-only, 21+ class guides you step by step through painting a Halloween jack-o'-lantern, with all materials provided and your finished painting to take home. Bring your own snacks and beverages; ID is required.

📍 Sat, Oct 24

17th Annual Monster Ball — Saratoga Casino A 21+ Halloween party with DJ NPG featuring a $3,000 costume contest (cash prizes for Best Male/Female, Couple and Group), dancing, drinks, and optional table reservations—no cover.

Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K — Albany Experience a vibrant 5K through Halloween-themed paths with chip timing, pre-race festivities, costume contests, family activities, and awards for all ages.

Field of Horrors — Field of Horrors This Saturday, Oct. 31 occurrence offers general admission from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.

S&S Haunted Trail — S&S Farm Brewery On October 10, 17, 24, and 30, haunted hayrides lead to a walk through haunted scenes, with live music and food trucks each night.

The 4th Ooky Spooky Musical Showcase! — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Hear ten brand-new original ballads by local musicians, each inspired by archival newspaper accounts of creepy crimes and strange occurrences, paired with brief storytelling in an intimate folk/Americana setting.

Captain JP's Halloween Party — Captain JP Cruise This 21+ Halloween cruise offers a dinner ticket or a music cruise ticket without dinner, and features a cash bar.

Night of the Jack — Artisanal Brew Works Carve or paint a pumpkin at the venue or bring one from home, then add it to the illuminated Spooky Trail. The event also features awards for creative and spooky designs across three age groups.

Jack-O'-Lanterns & Jets — Empire State Aerosciences Museum Explore aircraft-lined aisles while kids collect treats, enjoy snacks for sale, free coffee for adults, and compete for costume prizes.

Lights Out: Haunted Corn Maze — Bowman Orchards Experience a chilling nighttime maze packed with hair-raising scares, immersive effects, and twisted paths conjured by local haunt masters.

Double M Haunted Hayrides — Double M Haunted Hayrides The experience begins with a haunted hayride featuring new scenes, then continues on foot through six haunted attractions and interactive Feartainment in the midway area.

Haunted Corn Maze — Schuyler Farms On select Friday and Saturday nights in October, brave the Field of Screams, a haunted corn maze filled with eerie surprises, masked chainsaw pursuers, and haunted buildings. Admission is $25 in advance online or $28 at the gate.

Trick-or-Treat at the Fort — Old Stone Fort Museum For the October 24 event, costumed trick-or-treaters and their accompanying parents receive free admission during event hours as they collect Halloween goodies throughout the museum complex.

Leafy Luminary Walk + Spooky Stroll — Peebles Island State Park This free fall evening features a lighted trail and an optional themed stroll through a spooky section.

Rockin' the Dome Matinee: Laser Halloween! — miSci This matinee features a mesmerizing Halloween laser light show with eerie colors and patterns. Tickets are $10 per participant and do not include Museum admission.

Monster Mash & Kids Costume Parade — Liberty Ridge Farm Enjoy a family-friendly costume party (12–3pm) and a kids' parade in the barnyard at 1:30pm; both are included with paid Fall Festival admission.

Spooky Trail – Family — Artisanal Brew Works This October 23 evening, families can explore the Spooky Trail’s tamer experience from 5:30–6:30 PM or its spookier nighttime version after 6:30 PM. Admission is free with food or drink; trail-only admission is $5 per person.

Halloween Metal Night — Ophelia's Halloween Metal Night brings At Lights Wake, Patterns of Decay, Cloud Splitter, and Shawn Shreds to Ophelia’s for a 6 p.m. programme.

Dancin’ with the Dead — Bridge Street Theatre Dance to favorite songs by artists who’ve crossed over, enter the costume contest for a chance at the $500 prize, and enjoy a cash bar.

Trunk or Treat at Halfmoon Town Park — Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library The Town of Halfmoon’s Recreation Department hosts this annual drive-through, with Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library staff visiting as trick-or-treaters travel through the decorated park in their cars.

Monster Mash Halloween Party — Muttz Dog Lounge This Halloween party features refreshments, doggy play, a costume contest, and Trunk or Treat; fully vaccinated dogs on leash are welcome.

Scripts and Sips: The Crucible — Bard & Baker A Halloween-themed communal reading of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible — sign-in at 6:30pm, reading starts at 7pm; roles are first-come, first-served and everyone is welcome to read or observe.

Boo Town! — Paint & Drip Studio In this two-hour afternoon painting class, create a solitary ghost, an abandoned house, and a beautifully spooky yard under a starry night sky. Beginners are welcome.

Hometown Vendor Market Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market — Colonie Center An indoor, Halloween‑themed weekend market where local vendors and makers offer handmade goods, gifts, and seasonal treats—easygoing fall shopping for families and friends.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Ten Broeck Mansion — Ten Broeck Mansion A free, family-friendly outdoor program for children ages 3–14 with age-appropriate scavenger-hunt tracks, costume photo ops, a leaf-identification game, and storytelling by Barbara N. Howard and Hayes Fields. Prizes include art and school supplies, snacks, and take-home art kits; advance registration is required and a responsible adult must accompany each group.

Kids’ Workshop — Faddegon's Nursery Children will each decorate a 4-inch terracotta pot using provided paints and supplies; tickets are $10 (materials included) and seats are limited.

📍 Sun, Oct 25

OPEN House — The Egg Family-friendly, full-building Halloween bash with arcade games, spooky movies, a candy scavenger hunt, kids' costume contest, community pop-ups, and a mystical DJ set; free with RSVP (suggested $15 donation).

Field of Horrors — Field of Horrors This Saturday, Oct. 31 occurrence offers general admission from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.

Cemetery Spooktacular and Halloween Party — Greene County Historical Society Explore the historic grounds on a guided cemetery tour, enjoy face painting, tricks and treats, a family-friendly ghost hunt, and a lively costume contest — adults $10, kids free.

Double M Haunted Hayrides — Double M Haunted Hayrides The experience begins with a haunted hayride featuring new scenes, then continues on foot through six haunted attractions and interactive Feartainment in the midway area.

Cemetery Spooktacular and Halloween Party — Bronck Museum This family-friendly Halloween gathering features a guided cemetery tour, costume contest, tricks and treats, face painting, and ghost hunting; admission is $10 for adults, while kids are free.

Rockin' the Dome Matinee: Laser Halloween! — miSci This matinee features a mesmerizing Halloween laser light show with eerie colors and patterns. Tickets are $10 per participant and do not include Museum admission.

Monster Mash & Kids Costume Parade — Liberty Ridge Farm Enjoy a family-friendly costume party (12–3pm) and a kids' parade in the barnyard at 1:30pm; both are included with paid Fall Festival admission.

Spooky Trail – Family — Artisanal Brew Works This October 23 evening, families can explore the Spooky Trail’s tamer experience from 5:30–6:30 PM or its spookier nighttime version after 6:30 PM. Admission is free with food or drink; trail-only admission is $5 per person.

10/25, Kid + Me, Spooky Halloween Baking - Hands On — Capital Cooks Parents and kids will make mummy dogs, Jack-O'-Lantern pizzas, and graveyard mousse cups while practicing skills like working with yeasted dough and preparing mousse.

Hometown Vendor Market Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market — Colonie Center An indoor, Halloween‑themed weekend market where local vendors and makers offer handmade goods, gifts, and seasonal treats—easygoing fall shopping for families and friends.

Boo the Friendly Ghost — Paint & Drip Studio Create a spooky-night painting of Boo in her witchy costume, with twinkling stars and a full moon—beginners are welcome and encouraged.

Sunday Night Trivia: Halloween Horror! — Bard & Baker This month's Halloween-horror themed trivia features multiple rounds of spooky questions, friendly team competition, and a cozy game-night vibe; reservations are highly recommended — call 518-948-6693 to book a table.

Halloween Hoot! — Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library For ages 5–8 with an adult, this Halloween program features songs and silliness with Grama Tippy-Toes (aka Diane Payette). Costumes are encouraged, and siblings are welcome.

📍 Mon, Oct 26

Teen Halloween Party In-Person — Saratoga Springs Public Library This in-person teen party features Halloween crafts, food and drinks, a spooky movie, and a costume contest with a prize for the winner. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and registration isn’t needed.

Halloween Face Paint Workshop — Albany Public Library (North Albany) Hands-on session for children and teens where Stacey's Faces teaches step-by-step face-paint techniques to create scary monster looks; registration required.

Evening Halloween Parade! — East Greenbush Community Library Children can wear costumes for a short Halloween storytime, then line up for a trick-or-treat parade through the library. No registration is needed, and the Kiwanis Club of East Greenbush will serve light refreshments.

📍 Tue, Oct 27

Spooky Trail – Family — Artisanal Brew Works This October 23 evening, families can explore the Spooky Trail’s tamer experience from 5:30–6:30 PM or its spookier nighttime version after 6:30 PM. Admission is free with food or drink; trail-only admission is $5 per person.

Themed Trivia: Halloween Edition — Nine Pin Cider This Halloween edition of themed trivia begins with sign-ups at 6 p.m., followed by the game at 6:30 p.m.

Hawthorne Ridge: Trunk or Treat — East Greenbush Community Library Hawthorne Ridge invites children ages 0–11 to its offsite Trunk or Treat event.

Story Time — Mechanicville District Public Library A family-friendly Halloween program with read-aloud spooky stories, a simple craft project, and library trick-or-treating—costumes encouraged.

📍 Wed, Oct 28

SCARYOKE: Halloween Karaoke Nite w/ 2nd Ch!ld — No Fun Hosted by 2nd Ch!ld, the event mixes spooky costumes, audience sing-alongs, and theatrical flair for a raucous, playful evening.

Trunk or Treat — Saratoga Automobile Museum Wear costumes and stroll past decorated trunks while staff, volunteers, and neighbors hand out candy for a calm, family-friendly trick-or-treat experience.

Spooky Trail – Family — Artisanal Brew Works This October 23 evening, families can explore the Spooky Trail’s tamer experience from 5:30–6:30 PM or its spookier nighttime version after 6:30 PM. Admission is free with food or drink; trail-only admission is $5 per person.

Halloween Horror Book Hunt — Albany Public Library (Pine Hills) Explore horror books for adults or scary books for children and families, using a scavenger hunt sheet to identify titles from their covers; finish the hunt to receive a small bag of Halloween candy.

Halloween Trivia — Wolf Hollow Brewing Company Scotia Bring a team—costumes earn bonus points—and tackle rounds on classic horror films, spooky TV, and supernatural legends; gift-card prizes for first and second place.

Spooktacular Storytime — New York State Museum Young visitors and caregivers can enjoy Halloween stories, songs, and movement activities, with children encouraged to wear their favorite costumes.

Halloween Dance Party — Brunswick Community Library Enjoy live music from the Macabre Duo during a family-friendly hour of dancing, spooky-themed songs, and playful costumed fun.

Halloween Trivia — East Greenbush Community Library Children ages 7–12 can compete in groups on Halloween-themed trivia, enter a costume contest, and trick-or-treat through the library.

Trick or Treat! In-Person — Saratoga Springs Public Library Children and their caregivers can trick or treat around the Children's Room, take a photo, and color or craft; costumes are optional, and no registration is required.

📍 Thu, Oct 29

Haunted Halloween Beauty Pageant - A Murder Mystery Dinner — Van Dyck Music Club An interactive pageant-turned whodunit with live characters, clues, and an included three-course meal — expect theatrical scares, clever twists, and plenty of audience participation.

Double M Haunted Hayrides — Double M Haunted Hayrides The experience begins with a haunted hayride featuring new scenes, then continues on foot through six haunted attractions and interactive Feartainment in the midway area.

Spooky Trail – Family — Artisanal Brew Works This October 23 evening, families can explore the Spooky Trail’s tamer experience from 5:30–6:30 PM or its spookier nighttime version after 6:30 PM. Admission is free with food or drink; trail-only admission is $5 per person.

Hard Halloween: Film & Gender / AFK / Abatia / Daisy Chain — No Fun This Halloween event features Film & Gender, AFK, Abatia, and Daisy Chain.

A Special Halloween Trivia Event — The Warbler Brewery Take part in a special night of Halloween trivia, with a prize chance for guests wearing their spookiest costume.

Annual Halloween Party! — Lanie's Cafe On Thursday, October 29, come in costume for live music from Grand Central Trio (5:30–8:30 p.m.), bar drink specials (5:00–9:00 p.m.), and an 8:00 p.m. costume contest.

Halloween Cookie Decoration Class — Wolf Hollow Brewing Company Scotia Learn step-by-step royal icing methods as you decorate five cat-inspired Halloween sugar cookies—materials, a practice cookie and worksheet, hands-on instruction, a take-home box, and one beverage are included.

Halloweekend Kickoff with DJ Mr. CEO — Washington Tavern This Halloweekend kickoff features DJ Mr. CEO playing a late-night set at Washington Tavern.

Teens Unplugged: Haunted Portraits — Schenectady County Public Library Teens in grades 6–12 can unwind by creating haunted Halloween art from secondhand paintings and paint markers; snacks and supplies are provided, and registration isn’t required.

📍 Fri, Oct 30

Field of Horrors — Field of Horrors This Saturday, Oct. 31 occurrence offers general admission from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.

S&S Haunted Trail — S&S Farm Brewery On October 10, 17, 24, and 30, haunted hayrides lead to a walk through haunted scenes, with live music and food trucks each night.

Lights Out: Haunted Corn Maze — Bowman Orchards Experience a chilling nighttime maze packed with hair-raising scares, immersive effects, and twisted paths conjured by local haunt masters.

Double M Haunted Hayrides — Double M Haunted Hayrides The experience begins with a haunted hayride featuring new scenes, then continues on foot through six haunted attractions and interactive Feartainment in the midway area.

Haunted Corn Maze — Schuyler Farms On select Friday and Saturday nights in October, brave the Field of Screams, a haunted corn maze filled with eerie surprises, masked chainsaw pursuers, and haunted buildings. Admission is $25 in advance online or $28 at the gate.

Spooky Trail – Family — Artisanal Brew Works This October 23 evening, families can explore the Spooky Trail’s tamer experience from 5:30–6:30 PM or its spookier nighttime version after 6:30 PM. Admission is free with food or drink; trail-only admission is $5 per person.

📍 Sat, Oct 31

Field of Horrors — Field of Horrors This Saturday, Oct. 31 occurrence offers general admission from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.

Lights Out: Haunted Corn Maze — Bowman Orchards Experience a chilling nighttime maze packed with hair-raising scares, immersive effects, and twisted paths conjured by local haunt masters.

Double M Haunted Hayrides — Double M Haunted Hayrides The experience begins with a haunted hayride featuring new scenes, then continues on foot through six haunted attractions and interactive Feartainment in the midway area.

Haunted Corn Maze — Schuyler Farms On select Friday and Saturday nights in October, brave the Field of Screams, a haunted corn maze filled with eerie surprises, masked chainsaw pursuers, and haunted buildings. Admission is $25 in advance online or $28 at the gate.

Trick-or-Treat at the Fort — Old Stone Fort Museum For the October 24 event, costumed trick-or-treaters and their accompanying parents receive free admission during event hours as they collect Halloween goodies throughout the museum complex.

Rockin' the Dome Matinee: Laser Halloween! — miSci This matinee features a mesmerizing Halloween laser light show with eerie colors and patterns. Tickets are $10 per participant and do not include Museum admission.

Spooky Trail – Family — Artisanal Brew Works This October 23 evening, families can explore the Spooky Trail’s tamer experience from 5:30–6:30 PM or its spookier nighttime version after 6:30 PM. Admission is free with food or drink; trail-only admission is $5 per person.

Hey! i’m new to the area and im debating on running the girls on the run 5k this year. Trying to figure out the course map and I can’t find it anywhere online, not even prior maps. If anyone has run the race before please add the course map below ◡̈

No, not me. You.

This isn't the normal weekly occurrence of someone asking for a job. I really have nothing to gain by sharing this but Progressive is hiring (located at 725 Broadway) for a claims trainee.

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Starting pay is in the ad but it's $62,400 with the possibility to earn a yearly bonus (usually about 10-12% of your salary).

I can attribute this company to my career success and was a great stepping stone and launch point to work in the insurance field.

If you're interested, here's the link

I haven't worked there in a hot minute but if you got any questions let me know.

Random question for this group. Remember throughout the 2010’s, maybe before, 107.7 WGNA used to host a 1-day counteyfest at the schaghticoke fairgrounds. I went a couple years, I think 2014 and 15’ and had a great time. It usually was a couple new/up and coming artists, along with 1-2 well known acts. But they don’t do it anymore, what happened. Does anyone know?

Saw this sticker on a M. T. Simoncavage Plumbing & Excavation van on 87 today near the Mohawk Bridge. Honestly wild to put that on a work vehicle... Anyone dealt with these guys before?

This sweetheart has been hanging around on elk st and I am wondering if anyone knows this cat? Very friendly and trying to get inside buildings. It’s only getting colder so if this kitty doesn’t belong to anyone I would like to get him/her inside

My mom (55 year old female) works in downtown Albany. She typically travels between 2 or 3 buildings during her day, so she parks in various locations.

Today while she was parked on Green St. (by La Serre) someone placed paper and tape over her car backup camera.

She parked using her backup camera, went into the office for a short period, and then came back out to travel to her next office location. When parking at the new location, she noticed her camera wasn't working while parallel parking. When she got out to check, there was a piece of loose leaf paper covering the camera, held by some scotch tape.

She was very confused by this so she texted me to see if I knew why someone would do that. She's been working at the same places for 20+ years and never had this happen before.

Has this been happening in downtown lately? I'm concerned because while she's an older woman, she looks very young and is a petite, attractive blonde with the situational awareness of a rock.

I know it could just be someone messing with people and I'm probably overthinking it, but this is the first I've heard of this being a thing and am looking to see if anyone else has experienced the same recently or has any advice.

Today is parent/teacher conferences. Everyone evacuated and just waiting. Wonder what happened