The Armory is usually kept up the Sleevory. But not in Albany. They do things differently there…read more If you happen to be in this very busy part of central Albany, perhaps getting an amazing Gyro from My Gyro Station, or a Falafel/Shawarma Pita sandwich from Mamoun's, you will instantly notice the massive, dominant, haunting, imposing structure across the street, just the way you see it in the rainy picture I posted. The Armory, for me, is the most spectacular sight in Albany. Partly because of the way it looks and dominates the area with its sheer size, but partly because it's in an area full of shops and people and traffic, and really stands out from all the typical downtown hustle and bustle, rather than being tucked away somewhere. It's right on a major intersection. It give Albany a lot of character and is well worth checking out. Definitely a 5-star attraction. And if you fall in love with a French girl here (probably from Montreal), then that's very Amoury.

I've lived here for over 8 years and it took winning a contest to come here. What is wrong with me?…read moreThis was so fun - not a bad seat in the house although I was right behind home plate. The food and drinks were priced perfectly and it was all and all just a great time. I plan on coming next year. How about a Yelp elite event?? Ha ha

My wife and I came here as part of a work outing to see a Valley Cats game and we had a great time…read more As baseball stadiums go, this place is pretty nice. Parking is convenient and there is no cover charge. The stadium doesn't hold many seats (capacity is posted as 4,500) which means that they only have one main level of seats and a couple of "boxes" above. Every seat is pretty good, and you feel as if you are in on the action. Some games don't sell out (well, most games) so after a while you could probably find yourself in a front row seat... The concession stands sell lots of fun things and the prices seem reasonable. Sadly, I smelled fried dough and imagined it was here but couldn't find the vendor selling it. It was on the sign on the wall as being available. Oh, the agony of being so close... yet so far. The team mascot, "Southpaw," did his best to entertain the crowd. He spent over an inning in our section alone taking pictures and picking on the Yankees fans, which are both admirable endeavors in my book. They had the usual minor-league hijinks between innings that are goofy to watch, are impossible to hear over the loud speaker, and almost always have some winner. In short, for a minor league game on a budget and on a nice evening, it is hard to beat this place.

I went here for the NY Energy Summit. The Renaissance, where I stayed, was next door. The amenities…read morewere good, and the layout was easy to navigate. The Summit comprised two conference halls -- one for doing work and conversing and the other for the panel discussions. There is a second floor that is a much larger conference hall with high ceilings and cool blue lighting. We had lunch on the one full day of the conference. Parking if you are driving is available across the street and can be accessed either from the street or through a skyway that is connected with the Capital Center.

An amazing event, conference, and convention space! Beautiful, scenic views, and excellent staff.read more

Rensselaer was my lifeline in the 1980's. Full disclosure, I received one of their national high…read moreschool medals and the funds to attend four years to attain my bachelor's degree. I attended their summer program in 1983 and enrolled in the following fall. It was an intense experience challenging me socially and academically. The administration, faculty, and support staff were accessible. Even the food service workers were there on difficult days to assist with a listening ear and some advice. The Chaplain's Center provided for transitional counseling and the Learning Center provided qualified peer tutors to assist students. It stressed independence but offered structure to mature safely. Troy, Albany, Saratoga, Lake George, and the ski spots were among some of my favorite distractions in the Capital District. Having a bowling alley in the Student Union provided a great stress relief nearby. Focused undergraduate research was highly valued, flexibility in fusing disciplines, and focused balancing long and short-term objectives prepared me for my unanticipated career and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and thoroughness, responsibility toward facilitating for our community's interest, and reflecting the RPI initiative. "Why not change the world?"

RPI We went to visit this university and did a tour. It was…read moreearly April and it snowed lightly the day we were there. It's a pretty campus with red brick buildings. We were really impressed by the students and staff. The students we met seemed happy to be there. The faculty seems to care about the students along with their success and well-being. That's the impression I got. The campus is small and walkable. Lots of kids walking around or hanging out together.

Good venue; we've been here multiple times for a variety of things. Disney on ice, Zach Bryan, Cody…read moreJohnson, and most recently Monster Jam. The parking is good. $25 for parking if you go to the MVP arena parking. Level 3 is the best and easiest for walking straight into the venue. (Take Beaver Street) and follow it to the end to enter the garage. (You'll pass other garages that aren't affiliated with the arena and they charge $40+. Avoid them if you wanna save some money. The MVP arena garage is easy. As with every stadium the drinks and snacks are expensive but to be expected. Only con I had was the cleanliness of the actual seat isles. My feet were sticking to the floor. And bathrooms are on a lower level. So stairs are involved.

MVP Arena is a cute, big but small, relaxed venue. Getting into the venue, through security, and…read morefinding our seats was easy and quick. We had a good time seeing Stars on Ice here. I would avoid the chicken tenders as we had two in one order that were raw on the inside. Other than that, everyone enjoyed their time here!

I have been to the SEFCU arena for sporting events around 10 times in the past few years, and have…read morenot been particularly impressed. Parking: They've charged anywhere from $5-10 for parking for women's basketball games, which in my opinion is way too steep, especially given that the lot is quite far away from the entrance. Concession Stand: I'm assuming the variety offered depends on the event, but I've noticed a decline in options over the past few years, which is a bummer. They do usually have nachos, candy, and a few other staples. Seating: Most of the seats here are super uncomfortable bleachers. Be sure you get one of the seats with the backs if you don't want to be totally miserable. Most annoyingly though, this place always seems to be experiencing some sort of technical issue. While hosting the America East Championship Game a few years ago, they didn't even have a working scoreboard for the game... they literally made an announcement in front of thousands of fans asking folks to "download the Great Danes app." What about older fans who don't have a smartphone? They also didn't have working shot clocks... again, this was for the Conference Championship game. They literally had to set up shot clocks in the bleachers. I honestly have never seen anything quite like it for such a high-profile game. Not sure if the blame for this sits with the venue, the conference, or what, but it was all pretty embarrassing and unacceptable. To be fair, they do now have a nice new video scoreboard that hopefully will be more reliable. Also, the SEFCU staff are generally pretty friendly. Overall, SEFCU is definitely not the best basketball venue in the America East, but it's not the worst so... I suppose that counts for something?