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'New Gem': Albany Restaurant Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor
A new restaurant in the region serving up specialty coffees, craft cocktails, and an all-day brunch menu is garnering high praise weeks into business.
Albany County eatery The Scene, located in Albany in the shadow of the Crossgates Mall at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in early July 2023.
Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant aims to offer a unique and modern experience for diners, reads its website.
“Whether you’re looking to grab a coffee in-between meetings, a 5 PM espresso martini with coworkers, or Sunday brunch with the girls, The Scene is truly the…
25 Years After UAlbany Student's Disappearance, Community To Gather In Remembrance
Twenty-five years to the day after a University at Albany sophomore disappeared from campus, family, friends, and community members will gather to mark the somber anniversary.
Suzanne Lyall, age 19 at the time, was last seen on the night of March 2, 1998, when she arrived back at the UAlbany campus following her shift at the Crossgates Mall in Westmere, according to State Police. A friend later told police they saw Lyall get off a city bus at Collins Circle, not far from her dorm.
A native of Ballston Spa in Saratoga County, Lyall graduated with honors from Ballston Spa High School in 199…
Drunk Driver Who Killed Albany Author Had ‘Significant’ Amount Of Alcohol In System, DA Says
The man accused of striking a New York author with his car and then leaving her to die in the roadway had a “significant” amount of alcohol in his system at the time, prosecutors allege.
Albany County resident Nsikak Okure, age 34, of Guilderland, was arraigned on an 11-count indictment in Albany County Court on Monday, Nov. 21, including second-degree manslaughter, in the death of Tanisha Brathwaite.
Earlier Report: Published Author ID'd As Victim In Fatal Hit, Run Crash In Albany
The 31-year-old Brooklyn native was walking home at around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, when she was struc…
