Rapid-test site opens in downtown Albany
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A site at 63 Columbia St., near entertainment venues in downtown Albany, opened April 1, 2021 , as part of the New York Forward Rapid Test Program. It promises COVID-19 test results delivered electronically within 20 minutes and for less than $30 as part of public-private partnerships designed to maintain pandemic safety protocols while helping sports and entertainment industries welcome fans again. (Steve Barnes/Times Union.)Steve Barnes/Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
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Signs on the door 63 Columbia St., near entertainment venues in downtown Albany. The site opened April 1, 2021 , as part of the New York Forward Rapid Test Program. It promises COVID-19 test results delivered electronically within 20 minutes and for less than $30 as part of public-private partnerships designed to maintain pandemic safety protocols while helping sports and entertainment industries welcome fans again. (Steve Barnes/Times Union.)S
Two Albany chefs featured on new Food Network show
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Shahila Abbasi, executive chef of McGeary s Pub in Albany, will be on the new Food Network show Chef Boot Camp in April 2021. (Steve Barnes/Times Union) Show MoreShow Less
Kizzy Williams, owner of Allie B s Cozy Kitchen, poses with some of her food on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Albany. She will be on the new Food Network show Chef Boot Camp in April 2021. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul BuckowskiShow MoreShow Less
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Cliff Crooks is host of the new Food Network show Chef Boot Camp, premiering April 8. Two Albany chefs will be featured in separate episodes of the six-part series. (Provided photo.)Provided photoShow MoreShow Less
Battle brewing over continuation of takeout alcohol at NY restaurants
Updated Mar 11, 2021;
Posted Mar 11, 2021
Big Kid Pouch cocktails from Rise N Shine in Syracuse are seen in a file photo.Jared Paventi | jaredpaventi@gmail.com
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By Steve Barnes | Times Union, Albany
Albany, N.Y. Amid the rush to finish the state budget, navigate scandals surrounding Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and chart a path forward in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, a few state legislators are trying to keep at least some attention focused on continuing the sale of takeout alcohol from restaurants.
“I’ve had owners tell me this has helped keep the doors open during the pandemic. It’s that important,” said Pat Fahy, a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly whose district covers much of city of Albany and some of its western and southern suburbs.
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