518 News

There aren’t just great things to see and do here in the Capital Region, sometimes we make the news. Here are the headlines you can’t miss living in the 518!

Mexican Radio, Schenectady Permanently Closed

Mexican Radio, Schenectady Permanently Closed

You can’t drive down downtown Schenectady without seeing the giant green and yellow painted building and, after nine years, Mexican Radio has announced that they’re closed.

Altamont Fair Changing Admission Prices in 2023

Altamont Fair Changing Admission Prices in 2023

I know, we just got summer and already we’re thinking fall/fair season. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy but a heads up that when that fair time does come, the prices for the Altamont Fair will be different.

New Disc Golf Course Coming to Schenectady

New Disc Golf Course Coming to Schenectady

Discers! Golfers? Okay, I’m new to the game so I don’t know what to call y’all but soon, you’ll have a new place locally to throw the discs.

Puzzles Bakery Gone, Re-Opening with New Concept

Puzzles Bakery Gone, Re-Opening with New Concept

Puzzles Bakery in Downtown Schenectady got a lot of press for being a very inclusive place to work, focusing on giving opportunities to those with developmental disabilities (puzzle being the symbol of Autism). Puzzles may be gone but they’re opening with a new concept.

Birch Bark Eatery Announces Next Step

Birch Bark Eatery Announces Next Step

A popular vegan Glens Falls eatery announced at the end of January that they would be closing up their shop. This morning, they announced that though they’re done in that space, they’re not completely done yet!

Fidens Brewing Announce New Albany Location

Fidens Brewing Announce New Albany Location

Fidens Brewing which opened in 2018 in Colonie has decided to expand operations and is moving to downtown Albany.