A number of national chain stores have claimed to recycle the heavy plastic bags that are used as…read moremailers. Walmart is one of those businesses. I was so delighted when I recently showed up at the Supercenter on Troy Road to discover that the Walmart's claims were true. I didn't know what the recycling bin would look like. So I asked for help and I found the staff to be gracious. They walked me over to the recycling area which was neat and well maintained. The bin was empty and ready to accept donations. I believe strongly in sustainability and reducing my carbon footprint. I've been looking for recyclers in the Capital Region. Sometimes, I get disappointed. There are chain stores (should I name them all?) which claim to recycle but do a poor job of it. Their employees are nasty and their bins are dirty, neglected and overflowing. I'm happy to share the good news that both this Walmart as well as the Target store in the neighboring shopping plaza are accepting plastic mailers for recycling and their employees have been welcoming. The recycling process time consuming and expensive. It's nice to know that some large businesses are giving back.

I went to the store 1/31/2025 at about 7:20 pm. I made my way over to the locked case of deodorant…read more There is a button to press to have someone come over. I waited several minutes and went up front and told an associate I needed assistance. They said they would send someone. Other people came to this aisle pressing the button waiting for assistance. at least 10 more minutes passed so I went to the service desk. I told the female at the service desk I have been waiting ( with others) for someone to come with the key. She claimed she would get someone. No one came. The apathy of these employees is digusting.

Why go to chain pharmacies when we have an awesome independent one right here in downtown Albany?…read moreYou're nobody at CVS or Walgreens but at Lincoln Pharmacy, they get to know you by name and offer quality, personalized service. Sadly, I have to deal with one of those 'online' pharmacies for my long-term prescriptions. But for everything else, including my pups' Rxs, I go to Lincoln Pharmacy. At Lincoln, they actually answer their phones. They call you back when they have questions or updates. They treat you like a real person. That's the kind of service that's lacking from so many other pharmacies. If you want to feel like your health actually matters, go to Lincoln Pharmacy.

From the owner: Lincoln Pharmacy is a Full Service Pharmacy and Gift Shop. Prescription drugs & medication,…read morevitamins, batteries, greeting cards, health and beauty aids, money orders, and delivery services. Western Union money transfer services are also available. We service the Lincoln area and surrounding areas.

Not bad pharmacy especially if you have insurance and CVS rewards card. Save a lot of money that…read moreway. Got 8 free COVID tests from my insurance.

Fell ill while visiting Albany and had to have a last minute medication script filled. I gave the…read moredoctor this CVS as it appeared closest to the Fairfield Inn and Suites on State St. Within 2 hours the CVS called and left me a voicemail saying my prescription was filled and ready for pick up. I was very happy with the speed the script was filled, communication and that it was in stock. While driving to leave town we picked it up the next day. When my partner went in to the pharmacy to pick it up there was a pretty long line at the pharmacy. My partner said the line moved at a decent pace. Once at the front the pharmacist was very fast to get the prescription and complete the transaction. The speed was top notch! We were very happy with a seamless prescription filling especially while traveling out of state. I would absolutely recommend this pharmacy and pharmacist! I am happy we chose to drive to pick it up and not walk. The area is not one that I would recommend walking through unless you are familiar with the area or have a local with you. The area seemed a bit rough. There were some quite obviously on drugs individuals wandering by while I waiting outside in the car at 1pm on a Sunday afternoon.

Years ago (decades), I bought all my cosmetics, hair care and skin care products at this CVS. Over…read morethe years, the pharmacy wait got longer and longer, and both the pharmacy and store staff got more unfriendly and less helpful, while prices shot up exorbitantly. I think they hike the prices extra because this pharmacy is located in Delmar and they assume everyone has money. My neighbor's daughter worked at the store when she was in high school and was constantly pressured to work more hours. That was the last straw for me. I support workers. I do not support companies who exploit the folks who work hard making them money.

i had a GREAT experience with Keke at the pharmacy. she helped me with an issue with my provider…read moreand went above and beyond to make sure the issue was resolved. i felt heard where usually i am dismissed. thanks again Keke i really appreciate all your help and appreciate your kindness.

I waited a year to write a review because you guys know how new businesses can be very friendly and…read morehelpful when they first open. Central Ave has stayed the same. I need to say, Central Ave Pharmacy is the only place I go now. Wayne is informative , and doesn't talk to you like your an idiot when you discuss any problems. The man is extremely quick but down to earth. And you can't beat the delivery ! That is such a blessing ! NONE of his staff is rude . Honey, I'm home

Always helpful. Street parking usually abundant. Friendly staff. Also, they deliver your medsread more

Crestwood Pharmacy is amazing. The staff is wonderful. No complaints with my past experiences.read more

I have been using Crestwood Pharmacy from the beginning, March 2005. Jay and his staff are…read moreknowledgeable and very helpful. If I need meds they don't have, which is rare, they will either try to get them or refer to another pharmacy. I also get the various shots that I need, pneumonia, covid, flu. I highly recommend Crestwood Pharmacy over the big box pharmacy.

I've been here more times than I can count in the past 3 months. (And I can count pretty high even…read morewithout using fingers/toes!) And they always have the script ready within about 15 to 20 minutes of getting it written. I had to go to the Urgent Care across the parking lot a few times (thanks pneumonia) this past winter, and they'd have everything ready by the time I walked over there. Maybe I had to wait a minute or two if they were busy. The other day I walked in and the lady behind the counter waved and said hi. On my way out the guy told me to have a good one, and I admonished him to do the same! So, at least in my experience, the service is fast and friendly. The pharmacists are especially kind despite the treatment they get all day.

Please get rid of your new AI "communication" system! It's horrible!!! I can't tell you how many…read moretimes I had to call and then wait for a callback because you can't get through. You now have to leave a voicemail and wait for a callback. And if you forget to ask a question you have to go through that whole process again. Just answer the damn phone.

Wasn't in the store for thirty seconds before I had a security guard in my face accusing me of…read moreshoplifting because I took my sunglasses off. You read the above correctly. For the record, I'm a middle-aged white woman. I can't imagine what it must be like to shop there as a minority. That incident alone would be enough to keep me out of the store, but sadly there's more. Like most drug stores today, everything you would typically go to a drug store to buy is locked up behind plexiglass. There are signs everywhere talking about cameras, and the general vibe is that there is no possibility that anyone who isn't a criminal would ever have reason to enter the store. I was there to buy some packing tape, which they sell for around $15 a roll. At that price I could have paid to had it shipped overnight from Amazon. It's sad, because CVS used to be a normal store. I will never enter one again for any reason.

Really well organized CVS. This one is gargantuan…read more This CVS has everything. All the isles are well lain out and have massive amount of goods on the shelves. So much, the goods are falling off them. There are numerous entrances. Three check-out counters. The CVS folks that work at this location have always been very friendly and helpful in all ways and in all manners. Once, I needed a sheet of paper and they were able to come up with it for me. Check-out is brisk and accurate! The drinks and freezer section does seem to be in perpetual disrepair and it needs more attention for sure (take note staff). Locals that work around this CVS must buy-out all the gatorades, waters and sodas. It's ransacked. Other than that, this CVS is very great. They stay open late in the PM hours when other CVS close early in the evening. There is a separate section for letters and cards, beauty, shampoo, drugs, snacks, summer shopping and even chocolates/candy/chips. That said: can we get an isle for men only? Every time I come to any CVS - and I mean any CVS - half the stores are for babies and women. I spend ten minutes shopping only to find out there is no protein shakes, no beer and the men's shampoo is SOLD OUT! I am sick and tired of 'sheconomy'... Do better for male shoppers CVS, or my next review will be a 1 star. Review: 5

EXCRUCIATINGLY PAINFUL!!! Impossible to reach anyone at this store -- insufferable phone system!!!…read more CVS clearly doesn't care about its customers!!!

Used to be a decent pharmacy but has gone downhill. Pharmacy staff also used to be really good and…read morevery friendly. Not so much since January. Rude, unhelpful, lazy, and if you call and ask to have scripts mailed now, don't expect them to do it. Twice I called when scripts were not received and twice told here was nothing to send - they put back on shelf when I did not pick up after 5 days. Despite speaking with two different people over 7 days there were no notes on file and they claim they did not receive a call to mail. Very rude staff. Transferred all my scripts. Covid and short staffed, or not, I won't spend my money where I am treated poorly.

I went online to sign up for a Covid vaccine and a flu shot with Walgreens…read more Walgreens sent me a list of options where I could get it done. The closest location was the Walgreens at Columbia St.in Rensselaer. The store is larger and cleaner than the Walgreens I usually use. I set the appointment a few days ahead. When I arrived, I went to the pharmacy located at the rear of the store. I was asked to fill out some forms. Then, I was directed to a small room where a staff member administered the two vaccines. I was in and out of Walgreens in about 15 minutes. There was minimal wait and the staff was so professional. I recommend this business and its staff for making the vaccinations ver efficient and almost painless.0

Came in to print photos and send some packages and the whole team was friendly, professional, and…read morekind. Good people and outstanding job today, thank you all!