Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen
NightlifePatio hangs, solved: Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen brings a relaxed, no-pretense vibe in downtown Albany's historic warehouse district, with a bar program that proudly leans Nerd Beers for Reals.
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New in Albany
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Cosmic Cow Burger
RestaurantsGalactic burger fix: Cosmic Cow Burger is serving halal smash burgers that really are out of this world, built with sustainable meat on soft potato buns, plus legit chicken sandwiches and craveable sides like Cajun fries and mozzarella sticks.
MVP Arena
EntertainmentPlan your week here: MVP Arena keeps the Capital Region buzzing with a lineup that swings from Siena Saints hoops and Albany Firebirds action to touring concerts, monster trucks, and even an esports showcase.
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Most read in Albany
The five stories Albany readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Cardioloigsts accuse system of weaponizing noncompetes, diverting surgical volume - Becker’s ASC
The two physicians leading Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, N.Y., Christopher Dibble, MD, and Stephen Piacentine, MD have filed a counterclaim accusing St.
Full story at beckersasc.com ↗
‘You just have to start and inspire people’: Albany County touts revitalized Switzkill Farm
Albison County, New York, has revitalized Switzkill Farm, a 358-acre property that dates back to the 1600s.
Full story at altamontenterprise.com ↗
Best Winter Concerts in New York State (Dec 2026–Feb 2027)
The New York State Winter Concert Calendar, which includes Olivia Rodrigo's ten-night residency at Barclays Center in February 2027, spans Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Utica.
Full story at onestowatch.com ↗
Trader Joe’s expands New York footprint with more stores planned across the country
Trader Joe's is expanding its footprint in New York with several new stores planned throughout the state, including a location in the Lower Hudson Valley.
Full story at massmarketretailers.com ↗
20 cardiologists resign amid New York health system legal battle - Becker’s ASC
Twenty of the 27 cardiologists from Cardiology Associates of Schenectady (N.Y.)
Full story at beckersasc.com ↗
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