For some reason, I was just thinking about Metroland…read more And now that I have been here for almost a year, the resource that I thought would be invaluable to me in finding good local food, completely and utterly failed me. Yes Metroland, I am talking about you. I took your recommendations. I travelled far and wide. I have read your ongoing reviews periodically. Frankly, it has been a waste of time and calories. I wish there were better food writers in the capital district. Or even bad food writers with good taste. The additional star is for proving at least a modicum of good taste, by giving Capital Q a glowing write up.

Did photography work for Metroland almost a year ago and never got paid. I emailed them and sent…read morethem an invoice for my services several times with zero responses at all. Finally got a check in the mail and it bounced. I contacted them again about it and once again was met with no responses. What kind of company doesn't pay people for services rendered? And what kind of company deals with said non-payment with the mentality of, "If we don't acknowledge them, maybe they'll just go away?" Total bullcrap. Needless to say, I'm never doing work for them again, nor will I bother reading their paper. I have yet to come across a company that has worse business practices. So, thanks for nothing, Metroland.

The Capital Region is a better place because All Over Albany is in it…read more The editorial direction of this local website is always looking for interesting stories to tell about people, places, and things in the area. And not only that, but it has attracted a community of creative and curious people who truly love living in the area. Some of my favorite features are Deanna Fox's food finds every other Tuesday, and the Neighborhood Roundups of the best local blogs every Wednesday. Of course, I'm always hoping to see my own blog appear on that list. But it's great to see what others are writing too. AOA isn't afraid to go deep, and share nitty gritty details. It's not uncommon for the editors to share spreadsheets so readers can dive into data. And the AOA audience will do just that. Plus the publication hosts its own events, which are a blast. I only wish I could attend more of them. I will confess that the inspiration to organize an Official Yelp Event aboard the Dutch Apple came from missing out on the AOA cruise back from Hudson aboard the boat. Anyhow, checking out what is being written on the site is part of my weekly media diet. And I encourage pretty much anyone who wants to develop a deeper love for this place we call home, to check it out.

Shots of my favorite people from and related to Skidmore, (ignore the idiot next to me in the…read moreHawaiian waterfall pic - 2nd to last), and the life of mine that's awesome!

What's not to like?…read more Place is very clean and it's well stocked with snacks, cold beverages, ice cream novelties, a few frozen food items (if you're going to be working late) & newspapers. Mark always has a great soundtrack playing and you can get your lottery fantasy fulfilled as well... Service is always friendly. I think Mark knows everyone's name.

This place is amazing, they had some of the highest lottery winner in Latham. The owner is a very…read morekind man which greets me with a huge smile always when I enter the place. They have all different scratch card, lottery games.

I love this place. The magazine selection rivals any newsstand in the city. Buy a lottery ticket,…read moreyou will be guaranteed to win something. The best part is the owner, Fersheed (forgive me if I have misspelled your name). He is a gentleman. He is an incredible individual. His heart is enormous. He is what customer service should be everywhere. Anyone who is in service to the public should learn from this man. It also has a great selection of candy, sodas and porn.

No reviews for Bumby's? Not surprised. I am not giving 2 stars because I dislike the place, but for…read moreexample, I have owned the house across the street for 2.5 years and I have probably been here 5 times. Usually in desperation. This place is very well known in the immediate area. The owners are very nice, they are trying to improve the place, but seriously most food items are expired, the deli meat is low quality and sits around for a while, the rolls are stale, the food selection is very odd and extremely over priced, its sort of smelly. It's a corner store, and they don't even sell beer. The only things I would really trust are the soft drinks and chips. It is convenient if I am cooking and run out of milk (check date), but still then, stewarts and cumberland farms are near by. I know the family switched owners and are trying to change things. maybe i'll stop in sometime and give a good re-review.

This used to be a great place to go for food for 30+ years until the new owner took over. He wont…read moresell beer or pork products due to religious reason which I can respect but then he sells stale baked goods because he lost most of his customers which I cant respect. Who want to stop in for breakfast when the only choice is sausage? He does make an excellent steak sub but that doesn't make up for the lack of other amenities. Expect this place to be out of business or sold by the end of the year.