Tag Archive for Albany County

Howdy, Neighbor!

Last night the Albany County Legislature approved selling the former Central Warehouse for $50,000 to a development team that anticipates investment of more than $100 million to renovate the derelict structure. CW Skyway LLC, which consists of two of the largest developers in the region – Redburn Development Partners and Columbia Development Companies – will be the joint venture leading the redevelopment charge.…

Jan 21: Roundtable discussion on Bike Trail Connections in Albany’s South End

In October of this year, when the 128-year-old former Delaware & Hudson rail line re-opens as a county-owned multi-use path for cyclists, runners and walkers, it will stretch more than 9 scenic miles from Albany’s Port rail yards at Rt 32/South Pearl St. through Delmar to the Village of Voorheesville — a country mile from Indian Ladder Farm’s apple orchards. From the west New York’s iconic 386-mile…

A local legend comes to Albany

The news is abuzz recently with tales of Hoffman’s Playland’s final days and the near miraculous 11th hour efforts to save the memorable park’s rides and relocate them to Huck Finn’s Warehouse, where they will be reassembled. This is a win win win. Win #1: My 2-year son is a third generation Playland attendee. When I was a kid, I…