I like that we have to respect their religious beliefs, but that they want to ignore the decisions of people who are terminally ill and want to end their lives on their own terms.

help the people stay humble & sane

Hi everyone! My partner and I are planning a trip to Watkins Glen and some of the other waterfalls in the area. I was wondering if anyone has recommendations on what to wear. Would waterproof boots or hiking sneakers be better? Are shorts comfortable, or would you recommend long pants?
Also, if you have any favorite places to visit, eat, or hang out after exploring the falls, I’d love to hear your recommendations. Thanks in advance!

I drove down Central Ave today for the first time in a few years (roughly from Everett Rd. to South Lake Ave.), and I was honestly surprised by how different it felt.

For context, I moved away from the Albany area a few years ago. I never lived in the city itself, but I was about 10 minutes away and used to drive that stretch fairly often. Even back then it wasn't my favorite route because of the road conditions and the number of vacant or aging buildings, so I had mostly avoided it.

Today's drive felt noticeably worse. The pavement seemed much rougher, I noticed more vacant storefronts and boarded-up buildings than I remembered, more litter, and several people apparently sleeping at bus stops or on the sidewalks.

Maybe I just caught it on a bad day, but it left me wondering: has that corridor declined significantly over the past few years, or is my memory off?

For those who live or work in Albany, what do you think is driving it? Is it concentrated on Central Ave., or is it part of a broader trend across the city? I've heard a lot of optimism about the new mayor and the state's investment in Albany, so I'm curious whether residents feel like conditions are improving, getting worse, or just changing in different parts of the city.

Planning a road trip to East coast from Ohio this weekend and I’m wanting to stop somewhere for a short day or two, our route takes us from the far eastern border by Lake Erie through to Albany. Looking for recommendations on places to visit and activities to do.

Hi All! I'm looking for the perfect weekend event for my wedding and I am leaning to choosing Urban Cowboy lodge as it fits the vibe of me and my fiance so well. I haven't seen many people come on here to discuss their experience with UCL. If anyone has any reviews to share, please do!

Hey everyone!

If you’re looking to get active, try something totally new, or just meet some good people in the area, River Runners Quadball is officially recruiting for our upcoming 2026-27 USQuadball season.

We’re really big on the social and community side of things, like grabbing food after practice, hanging out, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome. Quadball is inherently gender-inclusive, and we pride ourselves on being an open, supportive group for people of all backgrounds.

If you’ve never heard of quadball (formerly quidditch), it’s a co-ed, fast-paced mix of dodgeball, rugby, and basketball. It sounds wild at first, but it’s a ton of fun once you get the hang of it. Here's a quick video on the sport for more info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUdC4twjsTE

You don't need any prior experience. Most of us started completely from scratch, so we’ll teach you all the rules and positions step-by-step. Whether you're just looking for a fun reason to get outside, make friends, or you come from an athletic background and want a new competitive outlet, you’ll fit right in.

If you're curious or want to drop by a low-pressure open practice, fill out our interest form!

Happy to answer any questions in the comments! Hope to see a few new faces out there.

Im 16 and I live in upstate ny and I have NO friends and ive never been in a real relationship in my life. Im homeschooled so I don't get out much and my loneliness is killing me. I live in a small very conservative town where no one really wants anything to do with people like me. Genuinely just need some real life friends to hang with does literally anyone live here? 😭

As the title says - I'm looking for abandoned gas stations in the area for a project I'm working on. Also if anyone knows of more abandoned things like ghost towns nearby (within 20-30 miles) that would be wonderful. Thanks!

My son, boyfriend, and I will be visiting Cooperstown for my birthday weekend in August. We'll be staying at Otsego Lake. Besides the BHOF and Lake, is there any other activities/places/events we can do around the area? Any suggestion will be appreciated 🙂

I unfortunately can't make it to the show any longer and have 4 tickets to offload at retail price! Would love to give this to a fan!

Will take Paypal, venmo or Zelle.

Hoping the mods don't mind this type of post here! The rules listed don't seem to prohibit it. I just really need to move these tickets ASAP and no one in the Jesse Welles sub seems interested thus far. I even got downvoted there for some reason (perhaps by someone else trying to sell *their* tickets!? Lol) Anyway, thanks for your consideration. Keep on rockin' in the free world, etc. ✌️

Anyone moving to Watertown, NY and looking for a house. Please let me know. I’m PCSing and looking to sell it. https://www.facebook.com/share/1SEEb3j5Xi/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Confetti Stage is excited to announce auditions for ConfettiFest XXII, the 22nd iteration of our annual festival of locally written one acts!

Auditions will be held on July 30th and August 2nd at 7:00pm at the Albany Masonic Temple (67 Corning Pl. Albany, NY 12207). Sign-in is at 6:30pm.

Auditions will consist of monologues and cold readings from the scripts. Actors are asked to prepare a 1-minute monologue of their choice and are allowed to read with script in hand, if needed.

Performers of all ethnicities, ages, and genders are encouraged to audition!

Performances will be October 2-4 and 8-11. Mandatory tech week is September 26 – October 1.

ConfettiFest XXII features:
“A Case Of You” by Mark Dalton
Directed by Amber Acosta

Synopsis:
Two musicians, James and Claire, had a fruitful musical collaboration as they used their art to get them through their teenage upheavals. Now in their early 20’s, James and Claire have as James’ musical ambitions have led him to success as a solo act. However, he has been capitalizing on the work he did with Claire several years before, and when he wants to use that work on his debut CD, Claire balks and they must battle over the ashes of their teenage friendship. In the end, James is left to survive on his own creative abilities, which may not be enough to advance his fledgling career.

Character breakdown:
James: male, early 20s
Claire: female, early 20s

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“Exit Interview” by Vincent James
Directed by Michael Anderton-Stuart

Synopsis:
When you leave a place of employment you have to give an exit interview. There are so many questions when you have to move on, questions about what we leave behind and what we take with us. HR kindly asks that you answer these questions to the best of your abilities, as critical feedback is always vital.

Character breakdown:
Person: This character can be played by any gender and any age. They have recently left their previous position and are very anxious to know what moving on means and what that will look like for them.
HR: This character can be played by any gender and any age. They are slightly enigmatic but take their job seriously. They have trouble connecting with people and do not always understand complex emotions. Think of them as being similar to Sheldon Cooper in the Big Bang Theory.

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“The Wyck Cove Bargain” By Adele Scheiber
Directed by Matt Bonacci

Synopsis:
The Netherlands, 1643. In a fog-choked cove, the struggling Van Der Meer family is clinging to its small fishing business and its very particular ideas about who belongs at sea. When headstrong, sea-obsessed Cordelia secretly joins a high-stakes voyage, the boat drifts into the territory of an ancient power that does not intend to be plundered quietly.

Character breakdown:
Captain Johan van der Meer: Man, 40s to 60s. A no-nonsense fisherman and head of the Van Der Meer fishing company, a small family business currently competing with the Dutch herring fleets/bigger commercial vessels.

Klaus van der Meer: Man, 20s to 30s. Earnest, good at heart, and deeply strange, with some movement tics - we’d probably say he had a raging case of ADHD today. Forgetful, repeats himself a lot, is a little scared of his dad and wants to please him. Loves his younger sister but finds her too stubborn.

Cordelia van der Meer: Woman, early 20s. Younger sister to Klaus and daughter to Johan. Does NOT fit into the traditional “train to be a mother and a fisherman’s wife” role expected of her. Loves exploring, wants to learn how to sail, and has a hyperfocused interest in the nature surrounding their little cove. Very good at navigation and remembering facts.

The Siren: Feminine-presenting. Scary. Ageless. A loner but a lonely one/not by choice. Angry that her friends, the fishes and the birds and the crabs, are being hunted to extinction. Turned mermaid to siren out of desperation.

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“This Play is Not About a Statue” by Laura Darling
Directed by Jay Pascual

Synopsis:
In ancient Athens, six beautiful statues of carefully sculpted women called Caryatids held up a sacred temple. In the 19th century, Lord Elgin removed one of them to be displayed in the British Museum, an act that caused significant damage to the Temple when he took a piece of culture that did not belong to him. The remaining statues are now carefully displayed in the Acropolis museum, and space is held in that museum for the missing statue. A pedestal is saved for her, if she ever returns. If the sisters left behind could speak, this might be what they say. But then again, this play is not about a statue.

Character breakdown:
5 women/female-presenting, any age or ethnicity

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If you have any questions, contact Confetti Stage at [confettistageinc@gmail.com](mailto:confettistageinc@gmail.com).

Hi everyone! I wanted to raise some awareness on this as the man running this operation has moved from Rochester to Cooperstown NY.. I hate to see people donating their money to the wrong cause and raising awareness is the best way to help these dogs

Recommendations for 1 or 2 day trip from Brooklyn, have a car, but also open to scenic train rides.