KIPP Capital High Names Diaz Interim Principal
Assistant Principal Aubree Diaz will lead KIPP Capital High School after Principal Ja'Nai Harris's tenure ends November 2, 2026.
Albany Lifestyle News
In Albany, lifestyle news means culture, family dynamics, home living, hobbies and the everyday choices that shape daily life. Coverage follows these shifts as they emerge across the city and the suburban areas around it.
Education
South Colonie Community Demands School Board Action
Residents and students are calling for accountability following the circulation of a video featuring a racial slur.
Real Estate
Live Poll
Do you trust your building management to maintain essential elevators and ensure resident safety?
Albany Apartment Freight Elevator Failed in September
Ohav Shalom Apartments residents face restricted access as the building freight elevator remains out of service.
Family
Live Poll
Does watching local residents compete on reality television help foster a stronger sense of community?
Albany Resident Lexi Stephens Advances on The Voice
The 23-year-old singer secured a battle round win after a four-chair turn performance.
Food and Drink
Mookie Wilson Opens Legacy BBQ in Albany
The former World Series champion brings Southern-style barbecue to the historic War Room building.
Hobbies
Live Poll
Would you encourage a family member to pursue a college major in game design?
University at Albany Game Design Program Enrollment Soars
The undergraduate game design and development major at the university grew by 150 percent this fall.
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Regular subjects here include cultural trends, family habits, housing preferences, shopping patterns and changes in how residents spend their time. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it, spanning the diverse ways daily life is experienced. Local seasonal shifts and the economic climate often drive changes in how families and individuals manage their daily routines. Demographic transitions and the evolution of urban spaces are the factors that most influence the way people live here.