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Free Webinars on NYS Historic Preservation Tax Credits
New government incentives will help many owners of older houses and commercial buildings repair or rehabilitate their buildings. Two free webinars presented by the New York State Historic Preservation Office will review the basic program guidelines and answer questions about the application process. The sessions are on August 17, 2010. Find out more...
 Little Italy Merchants Association Announces...
The Little Italy Merchants Association is planning to print 3,000 business directories to be distributed
to local colleges and to business in downtown Troy, as well as to the Troy Visitor Center this
September. This directory will list businesses between Ferry Street and Canal Street. There is no
charge for a basic listing. Find out more...
Troy Featured on YouTube
Margaret Weinland, a friend of Washington Park Association has sent us this iMovie travel promo. Check it out!
 KunstlerCast #118: A Great American Street
James Howard Kunstler and Duncan Crary tour Uncle Sam's neighborhood. Destinations include: Russell Sage College, the county court house and Washington Park, one of only two privately owned and maintained residential green squares in New York state (the other is the famous Gramercy Park in Manhattan). They speak to some workers laying a stone street by hand, and explore the alley in an exclusive neighborhood. Watch and listen...
 The Sage Colleges Promote Veterans' Week
During November The Sage Colleges will offer a variety of programs and services to commemorate and celebrate veterans and their families. These events are open to the public. Find out more...
Troy Neighborhood Farmers Market Returns to Troy
Held at the historic MarketPlace, on Hill Street between Washington and Liberty Streets,Troy,
NY. The Farmers Market conveniently offers fresh produce, meats, poultry, eggs, gourmet
cheeses, baked goods, fresh herbs, plants, Italian specialties and prepared food to take home. The
Wednesday Market operates every Wednesday, rain or shine, until October 13, 2010, and is open
from 3pm-6pm.
Expect to see the familiar faces of the vendors who joined the Market last year as well as some
new additions. Vendors with new varieties of prepared foods have joined us, making the Market
the neighborhood source for supper-time take-out on a hot, summer afternoon.
The Little Italy Farmers Market will join with Little Italy's Cinema Under the Stars on the last
Wednesdays of June, July and August for fresh food, neighborhood activities and movies. The
Market will open in advance of the movies and folks will be able to buy food and then stay to
enjoy the films at dusk.
The Market site itself was renovated over the past winter. The eastern retaining wall was rebuilt
by the City of Troy and is now an edifice of new and very attractive gray, cast stone blocks, a
much improved setting for the Market event. The Market will also have new bike racks installed
this summer for those who ride. CDTA Bus transportation is close by with the No. 85 and 224
buses stopping at the corner of 4Th and Liberty.
The Little Italy Farmers Market is committed to delivering fresh foods, inspiring cuisine and
community development to South Troy neighborhoods. The market participates in the Farmer
Market Nutrition Program, and also has produce vendors servicing the new WIC Fruits and
Vegetable program. The market accepts EBT/credit/debit cards making shopping at the Market
even more convenient and accessible to the wide variety of people living in South Troy.
For more information about Troy Neighborhood Farmers Markets - Little Italy, visit the website or call Jean Krueger at 518-272-4972, or Donna Mullen at 518-793-2032.
Unity House Summer Camp
Unity House is sending out their Summer Camp Appeal. Interested in making a donation: contact Victoria Baecker at 274-2633, ext 261.
Maria Zemantauski Endorsed
Think 1st’s Maria Zemantauski just signed a contract with LaBella Strings, making her the company's newest endorsee! You'll be able to see and hear MariaZ news soon on their website.
Plants Wanted
We will be continuing our effort to beautify intersections with planters. Any gardeners who have extra flowering plants or small bushes to donate should contact Lynn at 274-6434 or Sid at 272-1944.
New Businesses Downtown
Welcome to Olga Z Design Studio – custom made women’s clothing, & Russian arts & crafts reflecting Olga’s background – is at 11 2nd Street (860-307-7160), Tues-Sun 11-5. Have a free consultation over Russian tea. Olga shares space with Slavik Milyukov Murals & Decorative Painting (347-536-5997).
Art Supplies are now available in your neighborhood! Located at 269 River Street, Pigment Art Supply offers affordable, quality materials for student, beginner, and professional artists. Owner Robyn Diaz loves the new location in Troy & looks for-ward to meeting all of her new neighbors. Visit online for info about the products & join the mailing list. Pigment offers discounts to Art Center members, students & faculty, as well as discounts for RPI, Sage & other college students, and stretched canvas is ALWAYS 50% off!
Fifth Avenue has a new business – Uncle Ricky’s Bagel Heaven, 1809 Fifth (326-5019), next door to Cathedral Guitar. Owner Rick Wilson offers deli sandwiches, homemade soup and, of course, bagels with lox and specialty cream cheeses.
Add a Little Zip to Your Wardrobe
Little Italy’s Rose Neander is a talented jewelry designer/ maker. Her company, Rose Metals Jewelry, makes 100% handmade metal jewelry from sheet metal (copper, nickel, brass, sterling silver). Rose uses artistic techniques to create unique textures & designs in her pieces. Shop for Rose’s creations at Artcentric, 95 Fourth Street or Artique (Plaza 8 Shopping Ctr, exit 8, Northway), or on the web.You may also contact Rose for info about the pieces.
 Flavour Café on 4th Street
Stop in & see Charlie & Joe and company for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack! And, music, knitting, psychic readings...the list is practically endless. Don't forget to check out Flavour's art gallery, too.
Bet On It!...and Some Sweet News, Too
Hooray! Flavour Café now has a full time baker on premises! Charlie's cupcakes debut, specializing in a wide variety of unique regular and gourmet" lil' cups" as well as signature & build your own “big cup" cakes for any special event. Wide variety of specialty cakes & baked goods also. And, Flavour Café now has the NYS lottery - all online gaming & instant win tickets.
Troy Boys and Girls Club Teen Program News
The club has a bus to transport Troy teens to the club for a variety of programs. Check out the bus schedule!
A Call for Vendors From a TightKnit Community
Tight Knit is a craft and art event that showcases handmade wares from 100% independent artists and artisans! It's a great atmosphere full of fun, community and live music! Check out their site for more info!
Sawdust Writers' Group
Writer's unite! Get organized, connect and create that unwritten work of art. Meetings are held at Discovery Hall, 426 Second Street. Find out more...
Welcome Back, Carmen's!
Carmen's Café has returned!. Come and ogle the new decor, sample the Cuban cuisine, and try out the new dance floor (with disco ball from departed neighbor Michael Mingoya). "We were painting the building, and so many people came up and said they missed me and missed the food. They said Sundays just weren't the same without Huevos Flamencos," said owner Carmen. "I knew in my heart that I missed it too much. I just had to reopen." Hours are Friday 5-10, Saturday and Sunday 9-4. Carmen is bringing back old favorites as well as dreaming up new surprises, including a new round of Community Nights (call her with ideas, or if you want to sign up as Guest Chef). Call Carmen at 516-857-0474.
Join the Choir
Washington Park’s Joseph Grillo, the Juilliard trained pianist, invites interested voices to join the choir at St. Joseph’s Church (416 Third, 274-6720), Sundays at 11:30. Roman Catholic Latin Mass; Gregorian chants. Challenge your mind with singing Latin (no knowledge of Latin is necessary). Qualifications: Be able to sing Happy Birthday on pitch; commit to show up every week.
La Leche League of TroySeries Meetings at The Peaceful Center, 43 Third Street Troy
Sundays from 1 - 2:30 PM
All women are invited to our meetings, as are their babies and children. No two series are alike, as we are all growing in our understanding of mothering, child development and family life. The meeting discussions include the latest medical research, as well as personal experience. Questions and topics are never limited to the listed topic, so please come with whatever issues are most important to you.
Market Block Books Welcomes Artists...
Walk-Up Gallery is located on the River Street side of Market Block Books & can be viewed 24 hours a day. Each month it features a new artist from the area, with new shows usually opening during Troy Night Out. Questions related to MBB events to Osgood’s Stanley Hadsell, 518-328-0045 (phone & fax); email.
Trash Rules
Trash must be in cans with lids. If you have alley access, your garbage collection is in the alley.
Garbage should be put out no more than 10 hours prior to pickup. Failure to follow City Code will result in fines.
The Neighbors are Talking? Great!
Read more about a Troy neighborhood and neighbor profile in the online Times Union...
Why Shop Main Street?
Americans love Mom & Pop shops. We love their attentive customer service, their unique merchandise, and the special atmosphere of their stores, as opposed to the cookie-cutter retail chains that all seem to sell the same thing. We also love our heritage, and many Main Street districts are the cultural centers of their communities. Continued here...
Together, Citizens and City Succeed
Much attention has been given to shared municipal services and regionalism as a way of saving money and reducing thecost of government. Little has been written about collaborations between municipalities and groups within their borders to assist cash-strapped and understaffed localities....read more
Troy Night Out is a Huge Success!
TNOs received great press coverage and lured better than planned crowds of shoppers and diners to downtown. Be a part of it from 5:30 to 9pm on the final Friday of every month.More information on Troy Night Out.
To Market We Go
Be the first one on your block to become a member of the Troy Food Coop. Info or call Mary Muller (274-0846) or Cheryl MacNeil
(270-0978) for info.
Press Releases:
Young Professionals,
empty nesters bring new vitality to cities
from The Business Review
In Troy, Lynn
Kopka, president of the Washington Park Association, can rattle
off a list of young professionals, empty- nesters, retirees
and artists who recently bought brownstone and other properties
downtown...continued
Troy's Dining Scenes Spice up Life
from The Business Review
In Troy's "Little Italy," Charlie Staats is
discovering the joys and frustrations of running a neighborhood coffeehouse...continued...
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