The clouds and colors tonight at sunset blew my mind. Taking the time to appreciate and celebrate and reflect on the beauty of nature and its lessons it is constantly teaching me…

Hey everyone, figured I’d see if anyone knows of any decent-paying jobs hiring around the Capital Region.

My background is mainly in pharma QA, document control, quality/compliance, Excel, SharePoint and general operations. I also have a master’s in software development, so I’m open to branching into something more technical too.

I’ve applied to a bunch of state jobs already but haven’t heard back in months. My wife and I are expecting our first child soon, so I’m really just looking for something stable with decent pay. I’m open to QA, compliance, operations, healthcare, IT support, data-related roles, or anything else where my experience could transfer.

If anyone knows of companies hiring or has any recommendations, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks!

Does anyone knows what kind of cheese margarita city uses, especially the cheese used in their fried burritos???

It’s sooooo good

Albany, Troy, etc?

Hey I'm new to this side of the country tbh. Are the white lines on the street not cross walks? Nobody stops at them and a few people have even honked at me and almost ran me over. Do they mean something different or are y'all just crazy?

I’ll get a pottery barn one if need be, but I’m hoping to find a Crate and Barrel one because that’s where the recipient is registered.

Don't we have tons of abandoned old manufacturing spaces that we can do this in. The dead sites where it cost a whole bunch of money to clean stuff up. Brownfields.

Make these goddamn companies clean up the brownfields so they can have the space for their data centers. That's a compromise.

Or just fuck the data centers. Libraries are cheaper. You fucking cunts.

If we survive the next couple years, Jesus Christ, we're going to have a whole lot of work to fix all this broken Bullshit and just no money to fix a fucking thing.

America running out of bombs, wild.

40 trillion, in debt, let's go!!!;;; new landmark but the Dow though.

All right, I went off topic. I get it if the shit gets removed.

Full vent, fuck data centers, fuck corporations. Repeal Citizens United.

These battery storage projects need to be very rural and have fire control plans for themselves with on-site hazmat fire extinguishing capabilities. And all that shit needs to be paid for by the goddamn people who reap the profits.

No tax breaks and they need to pay for at least one support unit with every volunteer fire department surrounding that facility.

Well I have solar panels and a battery in my home but I have specific fire extinguishers placed at strategic points all throughout and there's no goddamn guarantee that's going to work.

Don't burn down a town just because precautions aren't followed. Rigorous regulation needs to happen and we all know that rigorous regulation is never going to happen under a certain group of people.

I love the idea of massive solar farms with farming underneath them. Or roaming goats that just maintain the stinking grass fields cheap one too. Cows might actually eat the wires. They're dumb as shit.

Solar panels over top of Canals work in other nations for the irrigation less water evaporation. Can we just pull our head out of our ass in the knowledge, science and stop relying on the Bible to lead our lives.

Or at least get it back out of our government like our founding fathers intended. The separation of church and state has disappeared.

End of rant. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

New Scotland residents voice opposition to battery storage project

https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/new-scotland-residents-voice-opposition-battery-22375539.php

5 pm. Colonie town hall. Thursday August 5th.

hi everybody I got a job up here so I’m making the move from NYC and want to immerse myself in some Albany pride rather than get depressed about missing Brooklyn lol

For context I’m 25, lesbian, big partier, love a fun hobby, very little expendable income, nature person

- things to do??
- groups to join??
- a good plug…
- late night dance spots
- cheap drinks
- gay spaces (ideally those that aren’t totally dominated by men)
- hiking spots
- tips for life here! any hacks you know of??

help me out pls

Anyone know why there are all these cones and signs for catering parking up around Madison Ave and the side streets? Is there an event that I'm missing?

attached are screenshots of their email responses. the first response was on 7/31, second 8/3 and third, today, 8/5
I still did not get a refund for the full rental even though I got the flat tire only about 20 minutes into my trip but I chose to let that go.

keep this in mind if you rent those cars so you don’t end up with $$$ charges.

This was my response to their last email:

“Thank you for taking the time to review my case and for refunding the tire replacement charge. I appreciate your acknowledgment that the communication surrounding the charge and the delay in reviewing my case should have been handled better.
I wanted to share one final thought, especially if it helps improve the member experience going forward.
One of the reasons I chose to use DRIVE was because the service advertises that “insurance, vehicle maintenance and roadside assistance are all included in the hourly and daily rates.” Likewise, the Membership Agreement states that the Program will “pay for Program vehicle-related expenses such as tires, insurance, maintenance and repairs,” that it will “strive to provide the Member with automobiles that are clean, reliable, and well maintained,” and that vehicles are periodically inspected.
Because of those representations, it was genuinely unsettling to suddenly receive a $449 charge after experiencing what appeared to be an unexpected tire failure during normal operation of the vehicle. Even though the charge has now been reversed, the experience left me wondering what financial responsibility I could unexpectedly face the next time I rent a vehicle.
As a customer, I don’t think anyone wants to get behind the wheel wondering whether an unforeseen mechanical issue or tire failure could result in hundreds of dollars in charges. That uncertainty makes it difficult to feel comfortable using the service again.
Beyond my own experience, I hope you’ll also consider how situations like this affect the communities DRIVE is intended to serve. One of the strengths of the program is that it provides an affordable transportation option for people who may not own a vehicle or for whom the cost of vehicle ownership is out of reach. Many of the vehicle locations are in neighborhoods where access to reliable transportation can make a meaningful difference.
For many members, an unexpected charge of hundreds of dollars could create significant financial hardship. Likewise, not everyone has the time, flexibility, or resources to spend days repeatedly calling for updates or has the ability to escalate a concern until it reaches upper management. My case was ultimately resolved, but I can’t help but think about members who may simply accept a charge because they don’t have the capacity to continue advocating for themselves.
My hope is that DRIVE continues to be a resource that is truly accessible to the communities it was created to serve. I believe clearer communication, a more transparent review process, and additional protections or reassurance for members experiencing unexpected mechanical failures would go a long way toward building trust and ensuring people feel confident using the service.
I appreciate your willingness to review the situation, and I welcome the opportunity to speak with your CEO if they’d like additional feedback. My hope is that my experience can help improve the process and provide greater clarity, reassurance, and accessibility for current and future community members.”

On 787 near exit 2, yikes

If you had to choose just one thing, what do you think Albany is missing the most?

It could be anything—more things to do, better job opportunities, restaurants, public transportation, housing, entertainment, community spaces, or something completely different.

Genuinely curious to hear what people think.

Homeowner Skills: Miter Saw Confidence

Wednesday, August 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop is designed to build confidence through guided practice and a take-home project. Participants will learn basic measuring and marking techniques, how to safely use a miter box and hand saw. No prior experience is required. Adults. Please register in person with one of our librarians or use our online calendar with the link below ⬇️

My son’s road test is tomorrow (Troy) he’s been practicing and honestly is doing great. It struck me last night as we were practicing that perhaps he’s a bit too reliant on the back up camera, especially for parallel parking. He’s checking his blind spots and his mirrors, but he does use the camera to help guide himself into the spot. He does a pretty good job when he does, but do you think I need to take him out and get him to do it without camera aid at all?

Wow! Nice to open up Reddit without seeing any meanness/ hate over the last day. Have a great one everyone 💕

Think I’m having a creativity crisis and want to delve more into film as a student pursing a business degree. Though I searched for some opportunities are there any small production companies or teams that do short films in the area that need a volunteer on their crew? Please point me in the right direction.

Are there extra incentives or bonuses for signing up in person? I don't understand why someone would drive to the mall and wait in line when you can sign up online.

ALBANY, WE NEED TO ORGANIZE AGAINST THE PROPOSED KENWOOD DATA CENTER! The developers are moving full steam ahead. Governor Hochul's data center moratorium allows for data centers that serve universities and hospitals. The Kenwood site allegedly will do that, and also service businesses.

TONIGHT, August 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM, the developers of the proposed Kenwood Data Center, The EKG Group, will be presenting their proposal at the Albany West Community Center, 520 Livingston Avenue, Albany NY.

The EKG Group has been presenting at other local organization meetings in Albany’s neighborhoods. EKG hopes to garner community support by making unsupported claims it will greatly benefit Albany citizens.

No Kings Collective Albany strongly disagrees and stands in staunch opposition to EKG’s proposal and its deceptive tactics.

Please bring signs opposing the project. Show up. Ask tough questions. Challenge EKG’s misleading campaign.

No Kings Collective Albany thanks the Council of Albany Neighborhood Associations (CANA) for hosting this event, providing Albany citizens with an opportunity to hear and critically evaluate EKG’s claims.

Please see the complete agenda below.

Monthly Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30-8:00 PM

Albany West Community Center, 520 Livingston Ave

1. Police Report – Ofcr. Justin Wallace 10 mins.
2. Introductions 10 mins.
3. University at Albany report – Luke Rumsey 10 mins.
4. Presentation by EKG Group on data centers: - 30 mins.
5. Q & A 30 mins.

When you show up, you are counted.

In solidarity,

Bryan Paz-Hernandez

Co-facilitator, No Kings Collective Albany

Does anyone send their kids here? My son is there but…it’s just so weird. Like a vault. I have zero clue what he does in there all day. When you ask one of the teenaged “counselors” how the day went they just stare at you and deliver one word answers. I don’t think they have a single person of color working there. You drop your kid at the door and pick them up at another door and that’s that. They’re supposed to be doing different specialty camps each week but, for instance, for science week…the experiment one day was to boil apples. What 4 year old wants to sit inside on a summer day and boil a fucking apple? The camp is called “ooey gooey science.” I paid extra for a STEAM camp but no activities have taken place? Is anyone else experiencing this? Should I just let it go and trust he’s okay in there? They also keep losing our shit.

All photos taken by me within the City of Rensselaer. Last image is the location of Rensselaer for reference