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chool is back in session! This fall, Capital Region colleges and universities will see thousands of students either venturing to campuses for the first time or returning to them—and, hopefully, unlike last year, it’ll be for a “normal” first semester. In honor of this occasion, CAPITAL REGION LIVING is taking a closer look at the state of higher ed institutions in the area—how the pandemic affected them, how they’re competing in an increasingly competitive market, and the impact they have on the communities they’re located in. That, and we’ll bring you the top fun facts about the “Big 7” Capital Region schools: UAlbany, Saint Rose, RPI, Union, Siena, Sage and Skidmore. We’ll also be taking you on a weekend excursion to the south-ofAlbany city of Chatham (p. 28), behind the lens with photographer Matt Whalen (p. 38), and to the vet for an everything-you-need-to-know lesson about keeping your pet tick-free (p. 49). We’ve also brought back our popular Soul column (p. 48) to get you in tune with that Virgo energy just in time for back-to-school season. Finally, as you will soon notice, our last page is absent the wonderful life lessons and didactic fiction of longtime CRL columnist John Gray. He was with us for nearly two decades, and his columns will be sorely missed. From the bottom of our hearts here at CRL headquarters, we thank you, John, and hope you enjoy your “retirement.” —The Editors
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HIGHWAY TO HUNGER
So you’re over the iffy gas station sushi and Roy Rogers burgers you’ve been taking down for decades on the New York Thruway? Thanks to a $300 million renovation project on 27 of the roadway’s rest stops, baller mealtime options like Shake Shack and Popeyes will take the place of the tired tried-and-trues. Though the restaurant’s locations throughout the state are yet to be determined, we’d like to put in the first vote for Shake Shacks at the Guilderland Travel Plaza, New Baltimore Service Area and Pattersonville Travel Plaza. Because we deserve it!
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Popular Capital Region coffee-and-bagel chain Uncommon Grounds will be getting a little more common when it opens its fourth location in Stuyvesant Plaza later this year. “Uncommon Grounds will be a wonderful addition to the diverse array of stores and restaurants at Stuyvesant Plaza,” said Janet Kaplan, Stuyvesant Plaza’s vice president of real estate. Translation: There’s nothing better than caffeine and carbs.
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The long-running PBS show This Old House has been filming an episode in Saratoga Springs, helping to rehab a sixth-generation Dutch Colonial home that was built in 1864. One of the show’s stars, plumber Richard Trethewey, was spotted in period underoos at the Roosevelt Baths & Spa as he filmed scenes for the upcoming episode, which is said to be shooting through February 2022.
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Union College Schenectady Founded
1795
Tuition/Fees
$59,427 Student Body
2,189 Size
100 acres Acceptance Rate
43%
Student/Faculty Ratio
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Dutchman Notable Alumni President Chester A. Arthur President Jimmy Carter, who attended but didn’t graduate Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn
W hen you think of the stereotypical “college town”—a city or community crawling with college students—you probably envision a big city like Boston, which is home to several large universities including Harvard, Tufts, Boston College and Boston University. The last place you’d probably think of is Troy, NY. But, oh, how we’d beg to differ. The Collar City, population 50,000, boasts three colleges—Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Russell Sage College and Hudson Valley Community College—whose collective student bodies account for a whopping 44 percent of its overall residential population, per the Albany Business Review. Boston, which boasts a population of 650,000, has about five percent fewer students on its city blocks than Troy does. Take that, Beantown.
Producer Robert Chartoff (Rocky)
Fun Facts Scenes from 1973’s Oscar-winning Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford drama The Way We Were were filmed on campus. Union’s Nott Memorial is one of the only 16-sided buildings in the world. The Union Dutchmen ice hockey team won the NCAA Division I National Championship in 2014.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Troy Founded
1825
Tuition/Fees
$57,012 Student Body
7,617 Size
296 acres Acceptance Rate
47%
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
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Engineer/Puckman Notable Alumni Director Bobby Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber) George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (inventor of the Ferris wheel) New England Patriots senior football advisor (and three-time Super Bowl champ) Matt Patricia
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
And Troy isn’t an outlier by any means; the rest of the Capital Region has more than its fair share of collegiate foot traffic, too. Albany alone has 10 colleges and universities within its city limits, including the University at Albany (a.k.a. UAlbany) and The College of Saint Rose. Schenectady, meanwhile is home to the area’s oldest college, Union, and its second-largest community college, Schenectady County Community College. Add in Siena College in Loudonville and Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, and that’s nearly 80,000 students who call the region home. But good education isn’t necessarily
a numbers game. Now that it’s clear that we have a lot of colleges packed with many eager students, how do they stack up nationally? “Very, very well,” says Dean Skarlis, Ed.D., president and owner of The College Advisor of New York, an Albany-based coaching firm for prospective college students. “If you just go by the rankings, which I don’t, RPI is up there pretty high…Skidmore and Union are up there pretty high, too. Siena has an outstanding business program. Saint Rose is noted for its education programs and music. UAlbany is probably the most significant research university in the area.” Additionally, Skarlis says, in recent years,
Fun Facts Lee Sheldon, associate professor and co-director of RPI’s Games and Simulation Arts program, has written and designed more than 20 video games; Sheldon also wrote for and produced TV shows such as Star Trek: The Next Generation and Charlie’s Angels. Professor Ivar Giaever co-won the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physics for his “discoveries regarding tunnelling phenomena in solids.”
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The College of Saint Rose Albany Founded
1920
Tuition/Fees
$34,354 Student Body
4,004 Size
49 acres Acceptance Rate
87%
Student/Faculty Ratio
14:1
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Golden Knight Notable Alumni The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon Kyle Griffin, senior producer of MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Fun Facts The Cold Case Analysis Center at Saint Rose, in which students can work on real-life cold cases, is the only one of its kind in New York State and one of just six in the US. The Morris Hall dorm building used to be a convent and is purported to be haunted. The women’s soccer team won the Division II NCAA National Championship in 2011.
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RPI graduates have tended to garner some of the highest starting salaries of any recent grads in the country. In other words, our colleges are top notch. While U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings don’t offer an allencompassing assessment of an institution, they do provide helpful guideposts for prospective students searching for the right
fit. For instance, U.S. News’ rankings can tell you that out of the 209 best public schools, UAlbany ranks a respectable 77th; out of the 176 best universities in the northern region, Siena ranks 15th; and out of the 388 best national universities, RPI tied for 53rd overall. Other publications have their own methodologies for ranking colleges, such as Condé Nast Traveler, which last year
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Siena College Loudonville Founded
1937
Tuition/Fees
$39,500 Student Body
3,299 Size
175 acres Acceptance Rate
81%
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
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Bernie the “Saint” Bernard Notable Alumni Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist William Kennedy (Ironweed) Actor Joseph Cali (Saturday Night Fever)
Fun Facts Tradition dictates that students always hold the door open no matter how far away the next person is or how long they have to hold it for. Students celebrate Kentucky Derby Day with a two-person piggyback race, in which one person is the “horse” and the other is the “jockey.”
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named Siena one of the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country, while The Princeton Review this year ranked Skidmore the top pot-smoking campus in its The Best 386 Colleges guidebook (the ranking was based on actual survey data). All rankings aside, one of the most important decision-drivers among prospective students is a college’s
location—“Not only do students want to be comfortable with the campus, but they want to be comfortable with the surrounding territory,” says Katie Szalda, the director of admissions at Siena. “That’s why we’re so fortunate in the Capital Region. It’s beautiful. Students can come, they can hike, they can ski, they can do all the things that they love to do.” Current Saint Rose senior Megan
Therapy dogs are brought to campus from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society to help relieve students’ stress before midterms.
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Skidmore College Saratoga Springs Founded
1903
Tuition/Fees
$58,128 Student Body
2,663 Size
890 acres Acceptance Rate
30%
Student/Faculty Ratio
8:1
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Thoroughbred Notable Alumni Actress Zazie Beetz (Atlanta) Actor Michael Zegen (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) Actor Jon Bernthal, who didn’t graduate (The Walking Dead) Former Oscar-winning child actor Justin Henry (Kramer vs. Kramer) WWE wrestler Spike Dudley Former Vogue Editor in Chief Grace Mirabella
Fun Facts Professor Sheldon Solomon coinvented the Saratoga-famous snack, the “Oboy,” that’s sold at Esperanto. Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey have both served as commencement speakers and received honorary degrees from the college.
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Mayer, who grew up just outside of Syracuse, concurs. “I think Albany itself has a lot to offer,” she says. “Downtown is so pretty, and there’s a lot to do. And the little outskirt towns are so cute. Getting a city feel but also being able to drive 20 minutes and being by farms and going apple picking is fun.” Regardless of the Capital Region’s aesthetics, Skarlis, the prospective student
coach, has noticed a trend among Gen Z-ers: They’re tending towards attending colleges in larger cities. “Over the last 10 or 15 years, everyone has wanted to be in a city, including my own son,” Skarlis says. “I did a tour of Siena a few years ago. At the end of my tour, one of my staffers said to the tour guide, ‘Gee, it seems like you really love this place,’ and she said, ‘I do.’” The staffer
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then asked the tour guide if there was one thing she’d change about Siena. Her response? She’d move it to Boston. “So that’s a tough thing for these schools to overcome,” Skarlis says, “and I don’t know how they’re going to do it.” Indeed, the nation’s smaller liberal arts colleges are facing the challenge of a generation. Overall undergraduate enrollment has declined by about 1.5 million students since the late
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Russell Sage College Troy/Albany Founded
1916
Tuition/Fees
$32,950 Student Body
2,448 Size
19 acres Acceptance Rate
85%
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Mascot
Gator Notable Alumni Former US ambassador to Kenya and Guatemala Prudence Bushnell Former deputy director of the NSA Ann Z. Caracristi
Fun Facts The movie The Age of Innocence filmed scenes in Sage dorm houses. The college actually has two campuses—a female-only one in Troy and a co-educational one in Albany. Male students from the Albany campus can take classes in Troy, though.
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aughts, but it’s the colleges without major endowments, which rely heavily on money from tuition and room and board, that are feeling the brunt of the pressure. And the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. More and more students are now choosing to attend college remotely—or simply, not at all. “I know Saint Rose
stopped leasing one of its dorm halls this year,” says Mayer, “because there’s a similar amount of freshman enrolled as normal, but not as many living on campus.” Siena, on the other hand, seems to be bucking the trend, having just welcomed in its largest freshman class for the third year in a row. That’s thanks, in part, to new
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State University of New York at Albany Albany Founded
1844
Tuition/Fees
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17,544 Size
610 acres Acceptance Rate
54%
Student/Faculty Ratio
University at Albany
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Damien the Great Dane Notable Alumni
Author Gregory Maguire (Wicked) Gay rights icon and politician Harvey Milk Public radio talk show host Brian Lehrer Actor Steve Guttenberg (Three Men and a Baby)
Fun Facts
In 1985, responding to charges that UAlbany students lacked school spirit, the Student Association organized the world’s largest game of musical chairs (it lasted for four hours and 35 minutes). The university served as the summer training camp for the NFL’s New York Giants for 16 years. Former University at Albany President Robert Jones won a Grammy with his college ensemble, Sounds of Blackness.
recruitment techniques, such as COVIDfriendly drive-through college tours and virtual tours online, says Szalda. Skidmore, too, had its largest freshman class ever in 2020. “On the one hand, COVID has taught us effective, efficient ways to do things through virtual means,” Skidmore President Marc C. Conner told me back in May. But conner also sees another effect of the pandemic; “COVID has reinforced how much people want this kind of in-person education. Even in the midst of COVID, more people are seeking out this intimate, highly engaged, in-person learning model.” Whether college enrollment is booming or busting, one thing is certainly apparent: Colleges have a monumental financial and cultural impact on the communities they’re located in. Take Albany, for instance. In a 2018 study, the Capital District Regional Planning Commission reported that UAlbany’s annual economic impact on the area was more than $1 billion, with the university employing 8,000 workers and pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into local goods and services. That’s not to
mention the $176 million spent on universityrelated construction projects and the $67 million generated from students spending dollars locally. And that doesn’t even factor in the effect alumni of Capital Region colleges and universities, who choose to stick around after graduation, have on the area. Long Island native Gavin McIntyre, an RPI alum, is just one example, having founded Green Island’s Ecovative Design, which uses the root structure of mushrooms to create foam products, clothing, leather, cardboard and even plant-based foods. His designs could be nothing short of world-changing. One last thing that college students bring to the Capital Region that’s not so cut and dry? “Vibrancy,” Szalda says. “You go into Albany, you go up to Saratoga, and you see college students out. You see these great connections, you see great nightlife. I think it’s so much fun to see the energy and excitement that college students bring to our town.” So is the Capital Region peppered with some of the greatest college towns in the country? You don’t need a 4.0 GPA to answer that one.
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Visit our Latham showroom for your FREE kitchen design consultation. 898 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY | 518-313-1229 SHOWROOM HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9-5 | Sat: by appointment only
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It’s Reno Time
Because your house deserves it. Wolberg Lighting Design & Electrical Supply Multiple locations wolbergelectric.com
Are you looking to renovate this fall? Remember to include a lighting layout plan to take your renovation to the next level. A good lighting plan integrates comfort, control and energy efficiency to create a healthy and safe home environment. Begin by assessing the activities that take place in each room; most rooms are in need of layered lighting to address different needs. Talk to the lighting experts at the Albany, Schenectady or Saratoga lighting showrooms for the best guidance in lighting terminology, types of lighting and choosing the right LED bulbs.
J. Hunziker Paving, LLC
25 Corellis Drive, Rensselaer 518.858.7917; jhunzikerpavingllc.com When it comes to paving your driveway, you should only work with seasoned driveway contractors who will ensure that your driveway is smooth and functional. Avoid the frustration and disappointment of dealing with unprofessional driveway paving contractors by doing business with J. Hunziker Paving, LLC, instead. Owner Jason Hunziker has 20 years of experience serving the residential and commercial paving needs of customers throughout Troy and the surrounding areas, and he is committed to providing his customers with the best possible workmanship and service.
Teakwood Builders Inc
75 Church Street, Saratoga 518.587.2880; teakwoodbuilders.com High-end luxury homes require high-touch, high-tech communications throughout the building process. To enhance communication and manage all the intricate details of a luxury home build, the dedicated team of craftspeople rely on cloud-based software. Homeowners can stay virtually connected to their project and see updates from anywhere, at any time. Centralizing all team communications improves efficiency, but best of all, creates a memorable and enjoyable experience for homeowners.
Ghent Wood Products
1262 NY-66, Ghent 518.828.5684; ghentwoodproducts.com There’s no better time than on those beautiful crisp autumn days to get things buttoned
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HOME IMPROVEMENT Advertising Section up before the snow starts falling. Whether it’s laying down a stone path, mulching and preparing your garden beds for next spring or re-siding your house, Ghent Wood Products is always ready to help you find the right material for the job. Give them a call today to find just what you’re looking for.
GNH Lumber
898 New Loudon Road, Latham 518.313.1229; gnhlumber.com GNH Lumber’s expert kitchen and bath team, led by the esteemed Jacqueline Newell, is ready to make your dream home vision a reality. Take advantage of Newell’s 20 years of rich experience helping clients visualize each layer of their kitchen and bath design, from floor plan to finish. A true visionary with an acute sense of space, she brings in the perfect surfaces, textures, colors and lighting to deliver a beautiful and functional kitchen or bath design, helping homeowners reach their home’s optimum value. Visit the GNH Lumber showroom, or call today to schedule a free virtual consultation.
Redbud Development
2 Commerce Park Drive, Wilton 518.691.0428; redbuddevelopment.com Redbud Development, Inc. is a landscape construction company specializing in the custom design and quality installation of residential improvement and development projects. With a creative and collaborative approach, Redbud helps clients imagine and build exterior environments—such as customdesigned pools and outdoor kitchens—that connect seamlessly with their interiors to reflect their personality and lifestyle. Call today to schedule your no-cost initial consultation.
Mohawk Valley Pest Control
3645 Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady 518.580.1164 / 518.356.4226; mohawkvalleypest.net
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custom millwork • flooring • kiln dried softwoods, hardwoods & exotics • mulch & wood chips • paneling • reclaimed wood • rough cut pine & hemlock • siding • stones • tabletops & glue-ups • trusses
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A family’s most valuable investment, their home, deserves the best care if a pest issue should arise. Mohawk Valley Pest Control has been serving the Capital District for more than 30 years. They have provided residential and commercial properties with high-quality pest control. All pest services are guaranteed. Call for a free estimate today.
Luizzi Asphalt Services
70 Tivoli Street, Albany 518.459.7325; luizziasphalt.com Luizzi Asphalt Services’ mission is to be the most trusted name in quality products and dependable service for homes and
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businesses across the Capital Region. Luizzi is a third-generation company that has provided services to thousands of satisfied customers. The Luizzi name has been in the Capital Region for more than 50 years, and the family has built a reputation it is proud of! Call Luizzi Asphalt Services for skilled solutions to all of your asphalt maintenance and repair needs.
Frank Webb Home
1 McCrea Hill Road, Ballston Spa 518.490.7550 17 Erie Blvd., Albany 518.455.8833 frankwebb.com From simple faucet replacements to a complete remodel of your kitchen and every bathroom in the house, Frank Webb, is your go-to spot. Elaborate showrooms boast working displays and commission-free salespeople who proudly have your best interests at heart. Shop for bath, lighting and kitchen needs, including green technology options, hands-free appliances, the techiest bidets and faucets with every type of spray on the market. Walk-ins are welcome, but call ahead to achieve a more targeted and efficient shopping experience.
All Seasons Equipment, Inc.
60 Freeman’s Bridge Road, Scotia 518.372.5611; allseasonsequipinc.com
The family-owned and -operated All Seasons Equipment, Inc. provides the latest and best in outdoor power products to make your outdoor living more enjoyable. Its friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect outdoor power equipment, service or parts you’ve been looking for. All Seasons carries many brands, including Ariens, Honda Power Equipment, Scag, STIHL and Toro. Call today—All Seasons is always ready to help!
Albany Community Action Partnership 333 Sheridan Avenue, Albany 518.463.3175; albanycap.org
The Weatherization Assistance Program available through ACAP allows households to become more energy efficient. Each year, families pay thousands of dollars for unneeded heating and energy costs because their homes are not properly weatherized. The ACAP team wants to improve your health, safety and the overall comfort of your home. Household energy-use reductions can result in cost savings averaging more than 20 percent. Visit ACAP online to see if you’re eligible. Housewright-CapRegLiving-SepOct2020-TwoThirdPg.indd 1
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CHATHAM Just 30 minutes southeast of Albany, this Columbia County town has it all—including a little slice of pie heaven. BY WILL LEVITH
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Searching for a late-summer or early fall jaunt? Look no further than Chatham, NY—not to be confused with the samenamed town on the southeastern tip of Cape Cod—a Lilliputian Columbia County wonderland that boasts nothing but Brobdingnagian fun.
FRIDAY The fact that Chatham’s just a 30-minute drive from Albany leads us to believe that you could easily jump in your car and make a day out of a trip down there. But since you’re a smarty pants and booked a cozy room at the Inn at Silver Maple Farm (silvermaplefarm.com) ahead of time, there will be no need for a DD or early dinner rez to make sure someone’s awake enough to drive home. Simply throw yourself in the car after work’s done on Friday, and you could be in Chatham before happy hour’s over.
If you’re jonesing for a little Fri-yay night Mexican food in, the place to order from is Tacos Diablo (tacosdiablo.com), which at press time was a ghost kitchen working out of the Blue Plate Restaurant’s (chathamblueplate.com) temporarily closed location. (When Blue Plate reopens, Tacos Diablo will likely move into its own brick and mortar, says Chef Dominic Giuliano.) Tacos Diablo features $10 entrees like its to-die-for tacos or bursting-at-the-seams burrito (we also hear the elote, a.k.a. grilled Mexican street corn, is not to be missed). If you’re more of the “Friday is beer o’clock” set, mosey on down to The People’s Pub (thepeoplespub.com), which serves up elevated pub fare like Flash Fried Cauliflower (honey sriracha glaze, bacon and garlic aioli); and the wondrous Not Your Mother-in-Law’s Meatballs plate (pork meatballs served with lime cilantro slaw, rice and Sambal aioli
made from hot chilis). Sure, you went there to eat, but if you, say, make fast friends with the folks on either side of you at the bar, make sure to set up a “Shotski,” which is a series of five shots, taken together, set up along a wooden ski. Winter might not be coming just yet, but a good buzz sure is.
(from top): Tacos Diablo; The People’s Pub; (opposite clockwise from top): Inn at Silver Maple Farm; Pieconic; Chatham Brewing.
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SATURDAY After you’ve finished your delicious breakfast at Silver Maple Farm—the second course is always a mystery but could feature favorites like blueberry buttermilk pancakes or a variety of cheese-filled quiches—we’d suggest getting a lay of the land and taking a stroll around Downtown Chatham. You’ll definitely want to poke your head into American Pie (facebook.com/ americanpiechatham), which meets all of your high-end cookware needs; pookstyle (pookstyle.com), which is owned by a former museum gift shop retailer and has the whimsical inventory to prove it; and Chatham Bookstore (chathambookstore. com), where you can let loose the bibliophile in your life, while you go in search of your next savory or stinky snack at Bimi’s Cheese Shop (bimischeese.com) next door. With lunchtime right around the corner, you’ll want to head over to Our Daily Bread, a.k.a. ODB (ourdailybreadchatham.com),
which you may be familiar with from its weekly presence at the Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market. But whereas at the Collar City market its stand is slinging only carbs, at its Chatham outpost, ODB has a fine selection of sandwiches, soups, salads and even some out-of-left-fielders like the BBQ Pork Shoulder sandwich and Chanterelle Mushroom Tacos (it also has A1 Middle Eastern fare). Make sure to save some room for dessert, which you can pick up at Main St. Goodness (mainstgoodness.com), a business-withina-business that’s home to the we’re-notworthy Pieconic (pieconicny.com), a bakery known far and wide for its parade of pies, come-to-daddy cookies, buttery biscuits and mega muffins. If you happen upon this one-two punch of amazingness on the right day, too, you might even run into Today’s weatherman extraordinaire Al Roker, who is a regular there. Now that you’re properly stuffed and sugared, why not spend the rest of your
afternoon drinking that golden elixir called beer at Chatham Brewing (chathambrewing.com)? The brewery has both indoor and outdoor seating, depending on what kind of day you’re dealt, and at press time, brews on tap included Czech’rd Past (a Bohemian-style pilsner), Dry Irish Stout (a classic dark beer) and First Draft, a lager that we hear is a writer’s best friend. If you happen to get hungry sometime between Beer No. 1 and Beer [insert your legal limit], the brewery has apps like Main Street Wings (crispy fried chicken wings with a choice of dipping sauces) and Fried Green Tomato Caprese (exactly what it sounds like), as well as more robust entrées like a Build Your Own Burger or Smoked Gouda Hoagie (smoked brisket, gouda cheese, avocado and barbecue sauce on a hoagie roll). Hopefully, that dinner busted through your buzz, so you won’t be belching through the performance art show, musical or revue that you bought tickets for at the MacHaydn Theatre (machaydntheatre.org).
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Thompson Giroux Gallery (DAVID LEE)
SUNDAY Since Sunday is the unofficial international day of breakfast, you could certainly get seconds at the inn, or simply head back to Main St. Goodness for a breakfast sandwich or breakfast burrito—and hey, nobody will say anything if you sneak in a hand pie, too. For a truly short Sunday drive, get in your car and go about five minutes outside town to The Chatham Berry Farm (thechathamberryfarm.com), where depending on the season, you can pick strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants or gooseberries. The farm also has a great store, too, where you can pick up handmade sausages, fresh meats and seafood to grill on your own Weber when you get back to your Capital Region backyard. As long as you have a cold place to store those sausage links or steaks, make sure to catch the latest exhibition at Thompson Giroux Gallery (thompsongirouxgallery.com) or an early afternoon showing at the Crandell Theatre (crandelltheatre.org), a one-screen movie house. Heck, you could even Google the nearest realtor, because you may never want to leave!
(from top): The Chatham Berry Farm; Thompson Giroux Gallery; Crandell Theatre; (opposite, clockwise from top left): American Pie; Bimi’s Cheese Shop; Mac-Haydn Theatre, Our Daily Bread.
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Gregory Dodd, DDS, FAGD SARATOGA SPRINGS FAMILY DENTISTRY ›› COSMETIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY ‹‹ Almost 50 years ago, a small dental office opened to serve the residents of Saratoga Springs. Today, that one office has expanded to seven locations across the North Country and Capital Region, all dedicated to providing quality dental care. Saratoga Springs Family Dentistry has been built on a history of exceptional dentistry and a commitment to optimizing each patient’s individual dental experience. The owner of the practice, Dr. Gregory Dodd, believes that every patient is the most important patient. Dr. Dodd attended Columbia University Dental School and also completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Columbia University. Prior to attending dental school, Dr. Dodd worked for Block Drug Company as a Senior Scientist in the New Technology Division. There, he developed several novel dental materials and earned multiple patents in the dental field, including one that would become “New and Improved” Sensodyne in the US and Sensodyne “Duo” in Europe. Dr. Dodd is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and a Sustaining Member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The practice prides itself on treating patients like family. They understand that going to the dentist is not everyone’s favorite activity and are always ready to go the extra mile to make your experience as enjoyable as possible. If they can put people at ease, help them understand their oral health, and keep them smiling, then they’ve accomplished their goal. At Saratoga Springs Family Dentistry there isn’t any hard sell. No judgments— they try to educate and guide patients, working together to find individualized treatment that is right for them. Its motto is: “There’s no perfect smile, only the perfect smile for you.” If you’re looking for a new dental experience, then trust your family’s dental care with their family.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Clifton Park: 518.371.3333 Greenwich: 518.692.9333 Gloversville: 518.725.1031 Saratoga Springs: 518.584.8150 South Glens Falls: 518.792.2187 Queensbury: 518.792.1108 Lake George: 518.668.5457 saratogaspringsdentists.com
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Dr. Tejas R. Pandya, DPM, FACFAS CAPITAL DISTRICT PODIATRY, PLLC ›› PODIATRY ‹‹ Dr. Tejas R. Pandya sees patients who are suffering daily from foot pain. His podiatry practice offers simple solutions to help address your foot problems, because no one should have to live with pain. A board-certified podiatrist specializing in the treatment of simple and complex foot conditions, he sees patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly, for conditions such as ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, heel pain, bone spurs, bunions, hammertoes, foot tumors, fractures and neuromas, as well as for diabetic foot care. Dr. Pandya graduated from Siena College in Loudonville and went on to study Podiatry Medicine and Surgery at New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan. He then completed a surgical residency in foot surgery at Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls. He has served as vice president and president of New York State Podiatry Association - Northeast Chapter and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatry Surgery and American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry and is Hyperbaric Medicine Certified. He also serves as chairman for the department of Podiatry at Samaritan Hospital.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 763 Hoosick Road, Troy 855 Route 146 Bldg. B, Clifton Park 518.273.0053 capitaldistrictpodiatry.com
Dr. Joseph Juracka, DMD SMILES FOR LIFE DENTAL CARE ›› GENERAL DENTISTRY ‹‹ Family-run Smiles for Life Dental Care, with a convenient Broadway location with parking, is a leading-edge dental practice with a team of talented, attentive individuals. They pride themselves on their cosmeticminded dentistry and dedication to spending time with all patients to discuss their overall relationship with their oral health, and educating them on the very latest information and tools available for their home dental routines. The practice boasts truly customized care and the newest, state-of-the-art digital scanner technology in order to provide the best possible comfort and care to patients who want and appreciate exceptional dentistry and service. When Dr. Joseph Juracka had the opportunity to purchase this thriving, established practice from a retiring doctor, the Saratoga native jumped at the chance to return home to the community he loves. The Navy veteran (he served from 2001 to 2005) graduated from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 2016 after leaving his successful career as a stockbroker to follow his passion for dentistry. He now lives in Saratoga with his wife, Diana, the practice’s office manager; their two young daughters; and their black lab. Along with technicians Farrah and Vera, who are recognizable to the longtime Smiles for Life Dental Care patients Dr. Juracka enjoys serving, he also welcomes new patients to his friendly, top-level practice.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 170 Broadway, Suite 2 Saratoga Springs 518.886.8610 my518dentist.com
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Rachel Hargraves, DDS RACHEL HARGRAVES, DDS, PLLC ›› GENERAL DENTISTRY ‹‹ This Ballston Lake general dentistry office focuses on improving the oral health of Capital Region families. The team is dedicated to giving you the best dental care in the most comfortable and professional environment, ensuring that you have the best experience possible. Dr. Rachel Hargraves practices conservative dentistry using state-of-theart technology, and her treatment recommendations always consider your long-term dental health and wellbeing. Dr. Hargraves graduated summa cum laude in the top 10 percent of her class from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, she relocated to Miami to pursue rigorous postgraduate training at the Miami Veterans Hospital. A fan of warm sun and bright smiles, she stayed in Florida for several years to practice dentistry in private practice in Pompano Beach, before returning to her
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New York roots to practice dentistry in the Capital Region. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, Fourth District Dental Society and Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She enjoys being an active member of the Capital Region community and improving the oral health of her neighbors. In her spare time, Dr. Hargraves enjoys running, spending time with her family and reading. Aside from dentistry, her other passion is dogs. As a patient, you will hear a lot about her little Chihuahua named Suzy!
CONTACT INFORMATION: 30 Round Lake Road Ballston Lake 518.899.2252 drhargraves.com
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Capital Cardiology Associates ENHANCED CARDIAC ACCESS ›› CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ‹‹ Available at Capital Cardiology Associates (CCA) locations in Albany and Clifton Park, Enhanced Cardiac Access (ECA) provides sameday evaluations of patients with potential cardiac symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations. The ECA Suite allows rapid evaluations utilizing exercise stress tests, heart CT scans, nuclear stress tests, echocardiograms, continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and blood work in CCA’s onsite blood testing lab. Board-certified cardiologists are available to immediately evaluate patients. They will work closely with the referring physician to develop a plan for the evaluation and treatment that is best suited for each individual patient.
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Once you arrive at the ECA, you will be taken immediately to an exam room for evaluation by an RN. Your RN will then will then have a cardiologist see you and proceed with any testing he or she feels is necessary. Since the cardiologists control the scheduling of diagnostic testing, they are able to minimize your wait time and achieve a rapid diagnosis and plan of care.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 7 Southwoods Boulevard Albany 518.292.6090 1785 Rte 9 Clifton Park 518.292.6000 capitalcardiology.com
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J. Craig Alexander, DMD J. CRAIG ALEXANDER ›› GENERAL DENTISTRY ‹‹ Enjoy eating again! Smile with confidence! Dr. Craig Alexander is one of only a few dentists in the Capital Region who both places and restores dental implants, so your entire treatment can be done in one office. Dr. Craig’s résumé includes: • More than 30 years providing comprehensive quality dental care • Dartmouth College graduate: summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa • University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 1982 graduate, first in his class • Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston: two years of medical and surgical training • Master of the Academy of General Dentistry • Fellow of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants • Diplomat of the International Dental Implant Association Dr. Craig treats treat all patients as friends and neighbors. Watch the doctor on YouTube!
CONTACT INFORMATION: 739 Columbia Turnpike East Greenbush 518.477.1008 jcraigalexanderdmd.com
Dr. Harvey Winter ALBANY DENTAL CARE ›› SEDATION DENTIST ‹‹ Dr. Harvey Winter has trained with some of the world’s most prominent dental sedation specialists and is one of the select few who has earned a Fellowship in the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. He is well known in the Albany area as a leading dentist for those patients who haven’t gotten the dentistry they wanted—and needed—because of extreme dental anxiety. Albany Dental Care, P.C. is changing the way people think of dentistry so that all patients can experience a level of comfort they never believed they could have in a dental office. Each member of its highly skilled team is thorough, detail oriented, and trained to make your dental visit, exceptional with an emphasis on comfort, quality and compassion. It is a general dental practice with special emphasis on comprehensive dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental implants, non-surgical periodontal therapy and smile makeovers. The team would love to welcome you to their dental family! Says Dr. Winter: “We feel it is more important to know what kind of patient needs the dentistry than what kind of dentistry the patient needs.”
CONTACT INFORMATION: 2 Kross Keys Drive Albany 518.482.0881 albanydentalcare.com
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Mark Friedman, DPM ALBANY PODIATRY ›› PODIATRIC MEDICINE ‹‹ For more than 20 years, Dr. Mark Friedman has provided comprehensive podiatric care for patients of all ages. His primary objective is helping patients enjoy an active and pain-free lifestyle. Dr. Friedman specializes in wound care, heel and arch pain, bunions, hammertoes, neuromas and diabetic foot care. Albany Podiatry prides itself on offering the latest in technological advancements and state-of-the-art treatment options, including cutting-edge laser therapy for pain and inflammation. It also offers shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis and tendinitis and 3-D scanning for custom orthotics. Albany Podiatry is the Capital District’s most experienced provider of Clearanail® antifungal treatment and KeryFlex® nail restoration system for immediate and lasting relief of unsightly nails. Over the past six years, Albany Podiatry has built an exemplary team. Dr. Morgan Hebert provides comprehensive in-office podiatric care, as well as surgical care. Dr. Douglas Mason is an elder care specialist, offering crucial care to homebound patients. Dr. Joseph Park is a skilled podiatric surgeon, experienced in foot and ankle trauma and complex reconstruction.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 6 Executive Drive Albany 518.482.4321 albanypodiatry.com
[The Lens] BEHIND
Smoke Show How photographer Matt Whalen helped one Capital Region breast cancer survivor celebrate life. STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT WHALEN
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s a photographer in the Capital Region, I get to shoot some of the most amazing people, and I’ve learned that shooting portraits that have special meaning to the subject always makes for a better experience. When Kendra, the subject of this portrait, asked me to take some photos to celebrate her surviving her battle with breast cancer, I was really inspired. I knew that picking the right scene and time of day would make all the difference for the final image. First, we found a nice field in Albany. Right as the sun started to set, I took out the smoke grenade. Needless to say, we got the perfect shot. The reaction I got from Kendra was beyond belief. Shoots like these are why I love being a photographer: I get to hear people’s incredible stories, and being able to tell those stories through photos is icing on the cake.
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Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Historic Lansing Manor
Calendar of Events
2021
• Fun, Interactive STEM
Exhibits at Visitors Center
• Beautiful Historic
SEPT 18 Wildlife Festival OCT
Lansing Manor, Built 1819
Powerful Fun • OPEN YEAR–ROUND
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Energy Awareness Month 22–24 Festival of Frights
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This Fall, Get Away From It All Four fun trips to take this autumn. Berkshire Museum
39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 413.443.7171; berkshiremuseum.org Explore the stories, ideas and experiences that have shaped your world at the Berkshire Museum! A series of all-new exhibitions that just debuted on the museum’s fullyrenovated second floor promise to take you on an eye-opening journey around the world and through time. Check out The Land of the Thunder Dragon: Bhutan Through the Lens of Mead Eagle Photography, Objects and Their Stories and Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters That Are Never Still, on display now through January 9, 2022.
The Hyde Collection
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls 518.792.1761; hydecollection.org The Hyde Collection is one of the
Amtrak
Various destinations 800.872.7245; amtrak.com From Lake Placid to Niagara Falls and Manhattan, there’s so much to explore in the great state of New York. And, thanks to Amtrak’s See NY deal, you can save 15 percent on your next Empire
HUMAN EXPERIENCE Your community museum.
NY Power Authority’s Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center 397 Power Plant Access Road, Gilboa 800.724.0309; nypa.gov
The visitor experience at BlenheimGilboa is a triple play. The science of electricity and hydropower is on exhibit at the Visitors Center. Right beside it, history is preserved at Lansing Manor, a 19th century home. And it’s all surrounded by trails, boating, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Additional events are held throughout the year at the Schoharie County hydroelectric plant, and admission to the Lansing Manor and Visitors Center is always free, as are year-round events.
Photo: Mead Eagle Photography
explore the universal
Northeast’s exceptional small art museums with distinguished European and American art collections. Comparable to that of a major metropolitan museum, the core collection, acquired by museum founders Louis and Charlotte Hyde, includes works by such artists as Rembrandt, Pablo Picasso and Winslow Homer, and the museum’s Modern and Contemporary art collection features works by Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt and more. Open a window on the world and visit The Hyde this fall.
State trip now through 2023. Bonus: If you’re headed south to the city this fall, you’ll be one of the first to experience the new Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, which features state-of-the-art technologies and customer amenities, plus a spacious boarding concourse. Your next New York State adventure is just an Amtrak away.
ON VIEW THIS FALL:
The Land of the Thunder Dragon: Bhutan Through the Lens of Mead Eagle Photography
Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters That Are Never Still Objects and Their Stories PLAN YOUR VISIT AT BERKSHIREMUSEUM.ORG
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See the Berkshire Museum in a new light.
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Events Calendar BY NATALIE MOORE
This 1957 Dual-Ghia is one of the hottest consignments in the Saratoga Motorcar Auction.
September 11
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Glenville Oktoberfest
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Troy on Tap Craft Beer Festival Russell Sage Athletic Field
Sharon Springs Harvest Festival Village of Sharon Springs
Glenville Oktoberfest Maalwyck Park
Sip suds from more than 65 breweries, including Druthers Brewing, Northway Brewing and Frog Alley Brewing, at the seventh annual Troy on Tap Craft Beer Festival. For $45, you’ll get three hours of sampling (2pm–5pm), plus a souvenir sampling glass. americaontap.com
This fall, thousands of visitors will flock to the quaint village of Sharon Springs for its annual Harvest Festival, a free event which this year will feature vendors, demonstrations, entertainment, horsedrawn carriage rides, food and more. sharonspringschamber.org
You don’t need to go all the way to Germany for a proper Oktoberfest. Glenville is the Capital Region’s “Munich on the Mohawk,” and will be celebrating the fall season with German music, food, fun and, yes, beer, on September 25. glenvilleoktoberfest.com
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September 24 & 25
September 25 & 26
Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival Jennings Landing
Saratoga Motorcar Auction Saratoga Spa State Park
Antiques in Schoharie Fall Show Schoharie Valley Railroad Complex
Though the lineup hadn’t been announced at press time, there’s no doubt Albany’s Riverfront Jazz Festival will live up to its past 18 years of skiddleebopping magic. In addition to world-class music, the free festival will feature vendors, food and drinks. albanyevents.org
The annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction will once again bring some of the region’s hottest consignments—you’re going to want to feast your eyes on one very special 1957 Dual-Ghia—to the Spa State Park for two days this September. saratogamotorcarauctions.org
One of two yearly fundraisers for the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association, the Antiques in Schoharie Fall Show brings in 100 dealers for two days of trash-totreasure fun. schoharieheritage.org
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Zac Brown Band Saratoga Performing Arts Center If you’re not “knee-deep in the water somewhere” come October 3, catch Saratoga favorite Zac Brown Band, which will return to SPAC for their Comeback Tour featuring special guests Adam Doleac and Ashland Craft. spac.org
Lady A October 9
Lady A Times Union Center Country act Lady A will be bringing its A-game to the TU Center for its What a Song Can Do Tour with special guests Carly Pearce, Niko Moon and Tenille Arts. timesunioncenter-albany.com October 15-17
Saratoga Book Festival Downtown Saratoga Springs Bookmark this: The Spa City’s first-ever Saratoga Book Festival will star A-list authors Joyce Carol Oates and Russell Banks, with Banks delivering the keynote address in conversation with Yaddo’s Elaina Richardson that Saturday night. Local authors doing readings around town include Carol Daggs and Skidmore professor Beau Breslin. saratogabookfestival.org October 16
Glens Falls Wing Fest Downtown Glens Falls If beer isn’t quite your thing, opt for a different type of October fest…wing fest! Sample chicken wings from Glens Falls’ top restaurants from noon-3pm and vote for your favorites in categories including best wings, best rookie and best meatless entrée. glensfallscollaborative.com October 18
Indigo Girls The Egg The Indigo Girls, a duo that’s sold more than 15 million records over a 25-year career, will wow Upstaters with a show at The Egg, in which they’ll perform songs from their never-beforeheard-live album Look Long. theegg.org
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Our travel writer takes us on an unplugged glamping trip to Tompkins County to see if Ithaca truly is as ‘gorges’ as they say. BY ALEXANDRA BAACKES
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t doesn’t matter how many years it’s been since you waited for a school bus or crossed a campus—fall will forever remain the season of “back to school.” (Sounds like a great trip theme, muses this travel writer!) New York State is home to so many storied academic institutions, a number of which are concentrated right here in the Capital Region. Yet tucked away in tiny Tompkins County—another one of the 62 counties in New York that I’ve set out to visit this year—is the prestigious Ivy League’s Cornell University. While I loved attending the Pratt Institute, a small fine arts school in Brooklyn, as I drove south through the Finger Lakes, it wasn’t hard to imagine why so many high school seniors have their sights set on spending their precious college years in idyllic Ithaca. Perched on the south edge of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca really is “gorges,” as its unofficial slogan suggests, with a number of, yes, gorges, state parks, waterfalls and natural pools dotting the map. So what is the best way to enjoy the early autumn glow of Tompkins County? I’m going to suggest glamping, which has taken New York State by storm in recent years, with luxurious tent sites popping up everywhere. Firelight Camps (firelightcamps.com), which sits on the La Tourelle Hotel & Spa’s (latourelle.com) grounds and opened in 2014, was one of the first. I couldn’t resist. Stepping into the lobby, a luxurious tent with carpeted floors and a bocce court out back, it was easy to see why the concept has caught on the way it has. My own tent, which I was soon escorted to, featured a spacious back deck, an elegant writing desk (perfect for penning dispatches, longhand, for CAPITAL REGION LIVING!), and a plush bed with fine sheets and a mountain of pillows— no blow-up air mattresses here. Also absent? TVs, Wi-Fi passwords, lights and electrical outlets. Firelight Camps is all about unplugging and engaging with the place and the people—or pups—you’re with. Yes, dogs are welcome. My days were bookended with local pride, starting with breakfast, which featured New
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York–sourced organic artisanal treats from nearby farms and makers in the lobby tent. A happy hour each evening showcased Finger Lakes wines, with homemade s’mores kits available for purchase by the firepits. In between, my days in Ithaca were spent wine tasting along the Cayuga Wine Trail (cayugawinetrail.com), hiking those famous gorges and driving through Downtown Ithaca and the iconic Cornell campus. The area is also known for its top spas—which hire talent directly from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. Firelight Camps backs right onto the charmingly named Buttermilk Falls State Park (parks.ny.gov/parks/buttermilkfalls), and a path literally around the back of my tent led me right down into the heart of the park. After scampering around Lake Treman and along Buttermilk Creek, I started the pun-intended gorgeous half-mile Gorge Trail, and after admiring the falls from below returned back up via the three-quarter-mile Rim Trail. While I could have continued all the way back up to the campgrounds on my own steam, I took advantage of La Tourelle’s shuttle service and hitched a ride back to Firelight instead. A nice perk of the glamping experience
at Firelight is that you’re able to use the facilities at La Tourelle’s August Moon Spa (augustmoonspa.com) free of charge throughout your stay there. Spa offerings include a Maple Walnut Sugar body scrub, which uses real local maple sugar and syrup combined with walnut oil for sensitive-skinned clients. Or if you have dry, mature skin, you could go for the winetrail-approved Riesling & Sea Salt scrub, which uses locally sourced Riesling wine flour mixed with grape seed oil for a truly antioxidant-packed, full-body experience. All spa treatments take place on heated tables, of course. While Ithaca has plenty of fine dining options, I was more in the mood for the wide selection of affordable and laid-back college town eateries, like the can’tmiss Viva Taqueria (vivataqueria.com), which has a sprawling menu of Mexican food classics; and Collegetown Bagels (collegetownbagels.com), which besides its doughy breakfast fare is simply heaven for fans of sandwiches, wraps and salads. I’m no stranger to glamping—on previous trips, I’ve bedded down at the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium and on a coastal resort in Peru—but it’s always a
thrill to enjoy it at home in the great Empire State. Follow my lead, and you’ll be a happy camper, too! Even though it was a little sad to leave, driving along the beautiful backroads back to Albany, I caught myself daydreaming about a follow-up trip. (from top) Firelight Camps sells s’mores kits to enjoy near the firepits with a glass of Finger Lakes wine; The muffin selection at Ithaca’s Krums Corners Bakery; (opposite) Alexandra Baackes in front of her glamping tent.
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As we say goodbye to summer, let’s use the autumn energies of Virgo and Libra to become our best selves.
time to place our attention on all the things that matter in grounding our hopes and dreams into a future reality. Want a strong and fit body? Want to be a master in your chosen career or calling? Virgo offers the energies to make it happen. This is the season to do work that matters.
Libra (September 22-October 21): As the Sun transitions into Libra, we will be combining our personal energy with the energy of others. Libra’s primary aim is to cultivate balance, equality, cooperation and harmony in personal relationships. She wants to restore a healthy equilibrium. What’s happening in your life right now that requires balance? What needs harmonizing in your relationships? Is there an excessive amount of tension in your body that you can release? Where can you appreciate or apply beauty and aesthetics? How can you balance your needs with the needs of others?
BY RACHELLE BOOTH
Now that you know what energies you’ll be working with, how will you use the time to shine?
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he Sun and her energies have a big impact on our lives. She is our center after all, our guiding light and source of vitality and life force energy. Since she also connects us to our own central Sun and center, it’s no wonder we feel her gravitational force so impactfully. The Sun travels through all 12 zodiac signs throughout the year, each with its own distinct energetic signature. How we experience her and our own selves will be partially influenced by whatever zodiac sign she is in. If we attune to the Sun as she cycles through the unique signs, we can decide to work with the energies and get in flow, instead of working against them. Becoming aligned with her and syncing up with her rhythms will allow us to feel more alive, confident, action oriented and creative. So what does that mean for us as we shift gears from summer to fall energies?
What lessons can we expect to learn? How can we be in flow in our lives? The zodiac wheel represents the integration of energy from one signature to the next. Being in flow with your own natural rhythms and cycles is about aligning with the energies of the season and integrating into the next energy moving forward. Let’s look at the Sun’s transit through two of the upcoming Zodiac signs* and see what energies we’ll be working with in September and October.
Virgo (ends September 21): As we transition from summer to fall, our energies move away from the warmth, joie de vivre and playfulness of the summer (Leo) and toward the establishment of healthy habits and more rigid structures and routines for our minds and bodies (Virgo). Therefore, September is a great
*The study of astrology goes far beyond sun signs. Learn more about your own unique energetic signature and planetary transit by contacting Rachelle at shapeshift2wellness@gmail.com.
A cheat sheet for the energies you are moving away from, currently experiencing and welcoming soon SUN IN LEO (ENDED 8/21): play, joy, warmth, creativity, confidence and self-expression SUN IN VIRGO (ENDS 9/21): learning, teaching, discipline, routine, betterment, health and fitness SUN IN LIBRA (9/22-10/21): balance, beauty, equality, justice, peace and personal relationships
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‘Tick’ing Time Bomb
The Animal Hospital’s head veterinarian, Dr. Lexi Becker, talks tick prevention—and how you could potentially save your dog’s life. BY DR. LEXI BECKER, DVM Dr. Lexi Becker, DVM, has been the head veterinarian at the 2021 Bestie–winning Animal Hospital in Slingerlands since 2014, when she took over the practice from her father, who first opened it in 1974. CAPITAL REGION LIVING asked Dr. Becker for some advice on how to keep our dogs safe from ticks.
Seasons of the Tick Typically, fall and spring are when you see the most ticks. They mostly thrive in damp and cool weather, and like taller grasses or shrubs. Ticks can’t jump, so they have to get themselves into a position where they can grab on if an animal or person were to walk by.
Nature’s Vampires Ticks survive on blood, and they’re very efficient at getting it. The nymph—second in a tick’s three-stage life cycle—and the
adult are the types that most commonly feed on dogs. They basically grab on, inject a numbing agent, attach and start sucking a dog’s blood.
All Breeds—But Especially These Ones—Beware Though ticks can be an issue for all dogs, there is a certain condition called Lyme nephritis that more heavily affects labs and goldens—labs particularly, for some reason. It’s very hard to treat and typically fatal.
How to Spot Ticks on Spot If your dog has been outside for only a short period of time, the most common place to find ticks on him or her is crawling up your dog’s legs or on his or her head. If dogs have been out longer, typically, you should do a nose-to-tail check, starting around your dog’s face and eyes, then behind his or her ears and beyond. Dogs’ armpits and groin areas are also places where ticks will commonly attach, but they can obviously attach anywhere. For long-haired dogs, get a not-too-sticky lint roller and lint-roll them to catch ticks.
Tick Removal 101 The easiest way to remove ticks from your dog is to get a tick puller. They look like little inverted fork-like objects that you hook around the base of the tick and then it lifts the tick out. Similarly, you can use tweezers. You’ll want to grip down as far as you can, closest to the connection of the tick’s head to the dog, then elevate it straight out.
Preventative Care Unfortunately, ticks are so bad in the Capital Region that it’s difficult to prevent dogs from getting them. There are a lot of preventive measures out there but it depends on what’s best for each dog and his or her household. One of the most common types is the oral class of preventative, which includes Nexgard or Bravecto. Those don’t repel ticks but rather kill them quickly after they attach to a dog. There are also repellent agents, like Advantix, which are more of the topical line of treatment.
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before you go...
TRICKS FOR TREATS Kelly Hellwig of Cookie-tastic shares her royal icing recipe, plus tips on how to frost the perfect Halloween cookie. osting a Halloween soirée and don’t know what to serve? Going to a costume party and blanking on what to bring? Whatever your dilemma may be on October 31, cookies are a sweet and satisfying solution. CAPITAL REGION LIVING has included our favorite sugar cookie recipe to get you started— then Kelly Hellwig of Saratoga Springs–based custom cookie company, Cookie-tastic (@cookie_ tastic), offers tips for how to perfectly, “royally” frost it. Since you’ll likely be licking both bowls, be sure to wear an apron over that Catwoman costume. (Don’t worry—we won’t judge.)
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CRL’s Favorite Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 4 cups flour Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the first four ingredients. Add the last three and mix. Chill the dough for one hour. Roll on a floured surface and cut into shapes (ghosts, graves, ghouls or goblins!). Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 10-11 minutes.
Cookie-tastic’s Royal Icing Ingredients: 4¼ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted ½ tsp cream of tartar 2 tbsp + 1½ tsp meringue powder 5 tbsp water, plus more, if needed 1 tsp vanilla or any flavoring you like Americolor food coloring Instructions: • Place the confectioners’ sugar in a bowl. • In a small measuring cup, combine cream of tartar, meringue powder, water and vanilla, and whisk together. • Pour the liquid into the sugar and, using an electric mixer, mix on medium speed
for about three minutes. (If the mixture looks too thick, add a little more water). •S eparate the icing and add one drop of Americolor food coloring to each batch (for Halloween cookies, make plain white, orange and black icing). •P lace icing in a sealed container. When ready, mix in a small bowl. Move spatula back and forth over icing until it lays flat. If there are no peaks, it’s good. •T ransfer icing to a pastry bag. Keep the bag wrapped in a damp towel to keep the icing from drying out. • I ce sugar cookie (outline it first, then fill it in to keep icing from oozing over sides).
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One-Pot Taco Spiced Rice Skillet SERVES 4 Ingredients: 1 lb.
Nature’s Promise® 85% Lean Ground Turkey 1/2 Onion, diced 1 Medium red bell pepper, diced 1 (10 oz.) can Diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 cup Salsa 1 cup Long grain white rice (not instant rice) 1 cup Water 1 (15.25 oz.) can Hannaford Whole Kernel Corn, drained 1 cup Low sodium beef stock 2 tsp. McCormick® Ground Cumin 1/4 tsp. McCormick® Chili Powder 1/4 tsp. McCormick® Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp. McCormick® Smoked Paprika 1 cup Cabot® Shredded Cheddar or Jack Cheese Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, Fresh Express® Shreds® Iceberg, Avocado from Mexico, Stonyfield® Organic 0% Fat Plain Greek Yogurt or sour cream
Directions:
This taco-inspired one-pot dinner comes together in no time. Gather your family around the table and enjoy a meal together. Allow each member of the family to personalize their serving with a variety of tasty toppings.
simply healthy from your Hannaford Dietitians
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1. In a large pan, brown turkey over medium heat. When meat is lightly browned, add diced onions and peppers. Cook until meat is fully cooked and onions and peppers are soft. 2. Add can of diced tomatoes with green chiles (no need to drain), if desired. Add salsa, rice, water, corn and beef stock. Stir well to combine. 3. Stir in spices and cover. Allow to simmer on low until rice is soft and liquid has cooked off. 4. Top with cheese and stir until melted. Serve with optional garnishes and whole wheat wraps, if desired.
Dietitian’s Tip: Have extra canned beans on hand? Add a can for extra fiber and nutrients.
Nutritional Information (optional garnishes not included) Amount per serving: Calories 670; Fat 29 g; Saturated Fat 11 g; Sodium 1070 mg; Carbohydrate 65 g; Fiber 6 g; Sugar 9 g; Protein 39 g
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