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[Frankie811]

Recchia, do you have any photo's of Troy? How's the nightlife in downtown Albany? I usually hang out on Central Ave.

[Recchia]

Frankie811, on Nov 14 2005, 02:00 PM, said:

Recchia, do you have any photo's of Troy? How's the nightlife in downtown Albany? I usually hang out on Central Ave.

None of Troy, I'm workin on gettin some of Schenectady.  Nightlife is decent for one main reason: the bars don't close til 3 or 4am.  Downtown on South Pearl Street there are some nice clubs and bars (Jillians, Mad River, Skyline) , and they actually aren't swarming with underage kids like the college bars in and around Quail Street are.  Getting a ride back can be a real beotch though, since the bus stops running at midnight and the cabbies are, well, just stupid.  

Never really been to bars on Central Ave except Pauly's and Sneaky Petes, both primarily underage bars swarming with hookers in the making.

[Recchia]

The condo craze is finally hitting Albany.  Just heard on the news that condos are being planned for 733 Broadway in an old office building and around the corner at Quackenbush Square.  More details once I can actually find any...

[Recchia]

Here we go on one of the developments.  Queri Development, of Syracuse is planning an 11 story tower next to the Quackenbush House on Broadway.  It'll have apartments, offices, shops and underground parking.  Construction will start in the spring and be completed 2008.  

Times Union Article

[vanshnookenraggen]

With housing prices just ridonkulous in the city I know of a few people that are going upstate.  This might be the thing that could rejuvinate the area.

[Recchia]

vanshnookenraggen, on Nov 19 2005, 10:32 AM, said:

With housing prices just ridonkulous in the city I know of a few people that are going upstate.  This might be the thing that could rejuvinate the area.

Definitely.  I think they said the max price of these condos would be $400k, which is expensive for Albany but very cheap compared to downstate.  Albany remains extremely affordable.  

I walked by both these sites yesterday, talk about the perfect location.  733 Broadway is right on the river and will get rid of an old delapitated eyesore of a building.  Both locations have signifcant infill potential and are adjacent to downtown.  I hope they happen.

[Recchia]

I was thinking the other day really how great the CDTA is in Albany.  I'd like to say its one of the best transit authorities in a small city in the northeast.  Nice clean buses, late night service til 2:30am on some routes, free ride for college students, excellent connections to the government buildings and the mall on the outskirts.  It really is a model for other small cities.  

CDTA.org

[tombarnes]

Any news on the DeWitt Clinton or the Wellington?

[Recchia]

tombarnes, on Sep 2 2006, 01:14 AM, said:

Any news on the DeWitt Clinton or the Wellington?

Hmm no clue, I moved from Albany back to RI in January.  I'll be visiting in two weeks though and I'll try and get some info and maybe some pics.

[chuck!]

Don't forget about the "Convention Center" They're planning to build.  It seems the politicians are determined to build it.  It will be located on a 30 acre area including the bus station.

The reason the train station is located in Renssalaer is I think partly due to the Great Strike of 1877.  The station was moved there to avoid disruption in Albany.

[Recchia]

chuck!, on Oct 7 2006, 10:17 AM, said:

Don't forget about the "Convention Center" They're planning to build.  It seems the politicians are determined to build it.  It will be located on a 30 acre area including the bus station.

The reason the train station is located in Renssalaer is I think partly due to the Great Strike of 1877.  The station was moved there to avoid disruption in Albany.

That'd be wonderful since the bus station area is an asphalt wasteland.  

I thought they moved it to Rensellaer way after 1877.  I could be wrong though, I have a book about the Great Strike but never got through it cause it was so dry.

[tombarnes]

If you could get a picture of the Fort Orange Club, that would be cool.  My great grandmother grew up in that house.

[chuck!]

Recchia, on Oct 9 2006, 10:34 AM, said:

That'd be wonderful since the bus station area is an asphalt wasteland.  

I thought they moved it to Rensellaer way after 1877.  I could be wrong though, I have a book about the Great Strike but never got through it cause it was so dry.

I think you're right.

[Recchia]

chuck!, on Nov 12 2006, 01:55 AM, said:

I think you're right.

Ask Professor Lawson next time you see her, she'll know!

[tombarnes]

Plans for the Wellington Include Demolition and Reconstruction

Current plans call for the demolition of the crumbling Wellington Hotel, but the hotel's facade will be replicated in the new office tower planned for the site.  Many hope that several adjacent buildings will be incorporated into the project, but time will tell whether they will be included or simply scraped away without comment.  I'm sorry to see the Wellington being demolished, but I realize that it's in wretched condition.  I hope the reconstructed facade will be faithfully executed.  

            The Albany Journal of Business