Monthly Archives: October 2016
Who Needs Traffic Calming on Madison Ave.? – Madison Ave. at Lake – 12:00 PM, Friday, Oct 21, 2016
Here’s clear evidence of why we now have Madison Avenue Traffic Calming – too bad this section won’t be done until next year.
Madison Ave. at Lake – 12:00 PM, Friday, Oct 21, 2016
Filed under Bike Lanes, Death on the Road, Editorial
Crisan Pastry Shop – Alive and Well in Albany
Your life is not complete until you experience Crisan pâtisserie for some “edible art” (their tag line). This bright and cheery Albany venue recently re-opened (see earlier post) in the Albany Institute of History & Art, second floor.
Crisan at AIHA
Crisan had been a busy mainstay on Lark St. for six years. It offered the best pastry in the area, delicious coffee, and gelato in a courteous, welcoming atmosphere. It was common to find all three tables fully occupied and a long line at the counter. In all but the coldest months, the three outside tables were a great spot to “see and be seen” and enjoy the goodness of Crisan. Crisan Bakery & Edible Art Gallery is still at 197 Lark St. Albany 12210, (518) 445-2727, e-mail cafecrisan@gmail.com. Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday – Friday: 9-3, and weekends: by appointment. There is no table service at this location.
If you have not been to Crisan, you have not lived a full life. Now located on the Institute’s second floor adjacent to the Museum Shop, come for a selection of European pastries, flaky croissants, creamy gelato and refreshing sorbets (in season) as well as soups, salads, and sandwiches made by Crisan Bakery. Enjoy special drinks including Harney and Sons’ fine teas, espressos and Italian affogato. Eat in or take away.
Café Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 to 5:00, Thursday: 10:00 to 8:00, and Sunday: 12:00 to 5:00. Closed Monday and some major holidays.
After (or before) your visit to Crisan, be sure to visit the exhibits at the Albany Institute of History & Art. The Museum – a local treasure – is celebrating its 225th Anniversary in 2016. It is New York’s oldest museum and will be celebrate with special exhibitions, events, and admission rates all year! Admission: adults: $10, seniors: $8, and students: $8 (with ID). There is no charge for visiting Crisan or the museum shop in the Institute.
Filed under City Review, Comings and Goings, Product Review, Shop Local
~ Albany Bicycle Coalition ~ What’s Our Role in the Capital Region?
Albany Bicycle Coalition – Founded 2004
Promotes cycling in the capital region. Advocates for cyclists. Meets last Thursday of the month, LaSalle School, Western Ave. (corner of Partridge St.) , Albany.
Social Media –
- Web site – www.albanybicyclecoalition.com
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Albany-Bicycle-Coalition/285296490163
- Email – albanybicyclecoalition@yahoo.com
- Telephone – (518) 444-2142
Activities –
- Informs the public via a contact list having 1,000 emails.
- Hosted Bike EXPOs for five years. Expanded and combined this into an Earth Day Expo and Earth Day bicycle ride.
- Installed Dero Bicycle Fixit Stations at six branches of the Albany Public Library with grant funds.
- Developed an interactive BikeAlbanyMap with a grant arranged by New York State Assembly Member Fahy to help people safely navigate the streets of the City of Albany.
- Volunteers conduct trail surveys and counts for other organizations and government.
- Hosts the annual Ride of Silence commemorating people on bicycles who were killed while riding.
- Active membership on the Capital District Transportation Committee’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Capital Region Complete Streets, the City of Albany’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Livingston Avenue Bridge Coalition, South End Bikeway Link Task Force, www.transporttroy.com, and the Protected Bicycle Lane Coalition.
- Sponsoring member of the League of American Bicyclists, New York Bicycling Coalition, and Parks & Trails New York.
Many members are League of American Bicyclists League Cycling Instructors who conduct “how to ride” workshops.
Affiliated With –
- League of American Bicyclists – http://www.bikeleague.org/
- New York Bicycling Coalition – http://www.nybc.net/
- Parks & Trails New York – http://ptny.org/
- Capital Coexist – http://www.capitalcoexist.org/
- Friends of the Rail Trail/Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail – http://www.mohawkhudson.org/fort.htm
- Albany Bike Rescue – http://albanybikerescue.com/
- Electric City Bike Rescue – http://www.electriccitybikerescue.org/
- Troy Bike Rescue – http://www.troybikerescue.org/
Go to the Albany Bicycle Coalition website to …
- Like Us On Facebook!
- Join our mailing list
- Get more information about ABC and what we do
- Follow Blog via Email – Click to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Filed under Activisim, City Review, Support the Cause
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