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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Subtle rum, big flavor: Goodway Gourmet is the long-running local crew behind The World’s Best Rum Cakes, turning out buttery Caribbean classics, coconut butter beauties, and mini cakes, plus legit gluten-free options.
Serious noodle cravings?: JiBeiChuan Rice Noodles & Ramen季北川 brings brothy ramen, chewy rice noodle soups, and real-deal Sichuan specialties to your weeknight plans, with handcrafted dumplings, spicy hot pots, and cozy chicken rice plates that actually taste like someone cared.
Tailored style, no fuss: Marcus Blaque is the Albany-area spot for Britches, men's shoes and accessories, and a proper made-to-measure setup when you want your blazer to actually listen.
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The five stories Albany readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Albany police made eight arrests in the Pine Hills neighborhood over the weekend, according to the Albany Police Department.
Full story at wnyt.com ↗
Davia D. Morrison, a 33-year-old Albany woman, is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after she allegedly damaged five vehicles with a tire iron in a series of incidents.
Full story at cbs6albany.com ↗
The FBI has arrested 35-year-old Jessica Bowie for an ISIS-inspired terror plot in Albany, New York.
Full story at foxnews.com ↗
The Circus in the Park event in Troy's Prospect Park featured performers from the Capital Region-based Big Top Group, formerly the Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center.
Full story at timesunion.com ↗
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