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Scranton: The Electric City
Here’s a video to show the colorful lighting present on the Scranton Electric Building sign. In 2014, the sign was renovated and relit with colorful LED bulbs. The original lighting used incandescent bulbs, of course, and was first lit in the 1930’s. Scranton is called “The Electric City” because it was one of the first…
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Erastus Corning II Tower
Erastus Corning II Tower (1973) was named for Albany NY’s long-time mayor, who served the city for over 40 years, from 1941 to 1983. It’s the tallest skyscraper in New York State outside of NYC. Corning Tower – and the others on the Plaza – have facades of marble and glass. While the architecture on…
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Smoky Upstate
The first photo is overlooking the Hudson River in Albany toward Rensselaer. The second shows The Egg and Corning Tower, also in Albany, obscured by smoke and haze. Due to the terrible wildfires in Canada, the air quality throughout much of New York (a Canadian neighbor) has plunged. While this limits outdoor activities for many…
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Every Month. Every Day.
This month is Pride Month in the United States. But, we should not limit the show of support and pride to one month. Let’s strive to make our world a more accepting and supportive place every month, every day.
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Albany’s Hudson River Way & Riverfront Park
Take a walk with me along the Hudson River! Albany’s pedestrian walkways and the Skyway provide access to the Albany Riverfront including the Port of Albany and the Corning Preserve. If you are following the Empire State Trail …
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Buckingham Lake Park
Buckingham Lake Park is home to Buckingham Pond, which is roughly 5 acres in size. The park is a City of Albany park but is also supported by the Buckingham Pond Conservancy – an all-volunteer organization that organizes cleanups, works with the city on improvements, and plans events. I visited on a beautiful early spring…
