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The Street Symbols That Are Art in Plain Sight

Color markings on city sidewalks guide construction crews, but they also serve as a visual language.
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Stacy’s Scratch Kitchen serves comfort food, memories in Broadalbin
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Capital Region bagpipers, drummer crowned world champions
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Photos: 180th Dutchess County Fair opens with treats, thrills and showcases
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Stewart’s celebrating Cohoes shop opening with cheaper gas, free ice cream
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House of the Week: Albany home under $500K with century-old charm
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Valerie June keeps dreaming as she prepares to headline Kaatsbaan festival in Tivoli
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The best horse missing from the Travers? Meet Ted Noffey, whose 3-year-old season has yet to begin.
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West Point sued for allegedly firing professor over climate change stance
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Scaffolds & Cranes: Construction begins on luxury Saratoga Springs condos
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Relocated Herbie’s Burgers opens in former Bombers space on Lark Street
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Mural by local artist and teens unveiled at Mechanicville nonprofit
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