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Adirondack Wood Shed, 4020
State St., Schenectady, www.adirondackwoodshed.com, 346-2200.
Large selection of quality wood furniture and wood finishes.
AIDS Council of Northeastern New York, 972 Broadway, Albany,
434-4686, www. rub baboyz.net. Nonprofit organization dedicated
to raising public awareness and support on sexually transmitted
diseases, especially AIDS.
Artforms, 5 New Karner Road (Route 155 off Western Avenue),
Guilderland, 464-3355. From the finest in art framing to distinctive
gifts.
Aunt
Katie’s Attic, 7052 Amsterdamn Road, Scotia, www.auntkatiesattic.com,
887-3026. Something different for everyone with new inventory
on a daily basis. Shopping parties by appointment.
Barnsider,
480 Sand Creek Road, Colonie, 869-2448, www.barnsiderrestaurants.com.
A staple of Albany’s dining scene for more than 35 years,
the Barnsider offers great steak, fresh seafood and a full
salad bar.
The
Book Cellar, at the main branch of the Albany Public
Library, 161 Washington Ave., Albany, 427-4434. gently used
books and more from 10-2pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Center
for Natural Wellness, 3 Cerone Commercial Dr.,
Albany, www.cnwsmt.com, 489-4026. School of massage therepy
offering small class sizes, financial aid and flexible schedules.
Comedy Works, 142 State St., Albany, www.thecomedy
works.com, 689-0490. Dinner and show.
DeCrescente Distributors, 211 N. Main St., Mechanicville,
664-9866, www.gotbeer.com. Distributor of Coors, Heineken,
Killian’s and More.
DeJa
Vu, 145 Wolf Road Shoppers Park, Albany, 459-6495. Clothing,
candies, body jewelry, smoking accessories and more.
Drome
Sound, 3905 State St., Schenectady, 370-3701, www.dromesound.com.
Best prices and selection on Epiphone, Martin, Ovation, Yamaha,
Vox, Marshall, Peavey, Ludwig, Pearl & More.
El
Divino Restaurnat & Lounge, 1702 Chrisler Ave., Schenectady,
374-7711. Large menu featuring chicken, veal, steak, seafood
and pasta, fresh-baked bread, full bar, and catering.
Elissa
Halloran Designs, 225 Lark St., Albany, 432-7090, www.ehdesigns.com.
Signature designs for the body and home.
El
Mariachi I, II, & III, 144 Washington Ave.,
465-2568, 289 Hamilton St., Albany, 432-7580, Albany, 2955
State Rt. 9, Ballston Spa, 581-5901. Specializing in authentic
Mexican and Spanish cuisine.
Glen
Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Ave., Scotia, www.glen sandersmansion.com,
374-7262. Dining, weddings and events, corporate functions
and catering.
Goold
Orchards, 1297 Brookview Station Road, Castleton on Hudson,
732-7317. Family farm with wagon rides, seasonal pick-your-own
apples, pumpkins and berries.
Henry
F. Clas Florist, 404 New Scotland Ave., Albany,
www.clasflorist.com, 489-4764. Full service florist with professionally
created floral arrangements for all occasions, fruit and gourmet
baskets, homemade candies, plush stuffed animals, balloons,
greeting cards, and plants.
Hermie’s
Music Store, 727 State St., Schenectady, 374-7433. A full-service
music store serving the community for more than 50 years.
Ichiban
Restaurant, 1652 Western Ave., Albany 869-9585 & 338
Central Ave., Albany, 432-0358. Serving authentic Japanese
and Chinese cuisine (lunch and dinner) seven days a week.
K-B
Floor Covering, 3734 Carman Road, Guilderland, 356-5183.
Reliable and on-time all-inclusive priced labor, done by the
owner.
Lilybelle’s
Boutique, 594 New Loudon Road, Newton Plaza, Latham, 220-9040,
www.lilly bellesboutique.com. Clothing, jewelry and gifts.
Lo
Porto Ristorante Caffe, 85 4th St., Troy, 273-8546. Holiday
catering as well as intimate authentic Italian dining.
Mass
MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA way, North Adams, Mass., www.massmoca.org.
(413) 662-2111. Visual and performing arts center.
Orion,
169 Jay St., Schenectady, 346-4902. A Jay Street landmark,
Orion offers handmade silver, a full line of glass pipes and
smoking accessories, imported cigars, tobacco and cigarettes.
Parkway
Music, 1602 Route 9, Clifton Park, 383-0300, www.parkwaymusic.com.
New, used, and vintage instruments. Amps . . . and everything
else the musician needs.
Pearl
Grant Richman, Stuvesant Plaza, Albany, 438-8409.
A fine gifts store.
Plaine and Son, 1816 State St., Schenectady, 346-1433,
www.plaineandson.com. Equipment for adventure.
Romeo’s,
299 Lark St., Albany, 434-4014. Perfect gifts for family,
friends and lovers.
Schenectady
Museum, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, 382-7890,
www.schenec tadymuseum.org. Ongoing exhibits and a unique
gift shop with works from regional artists.
Shining
Star, 244 Lark St., Albany, 465-5520, www.shin ingstarincense.com.
Local novelty shop. Nothing you need—everything you want.
Incense, jewelry, tapestries, musical instruments and more.
Smoke
& Mirrors, 221 Lark St., Albany, 434-3236. Specialty
store selling posters, frames, hangers, room décor, party
and adult games, chess, poker, hookahs/hookah tobacco and
statuary.
Tang
Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 580-5539,
www.skid more.edu/tang. Contemporary museum, noted for its
controversial architectural design and its daring exhibitions
within.
Towne
TV Audio & Appliances, 3125 Carman Road, Schenectady,
www.townetv.com, 355-1020. A family operation since 1956 serving
your audio, video, and home theater needs.
Zombie
Planet, 1238 Central Ave., Albany, 438-7202. Collectible
card games, miniatures, board games, role-playing games and
more.
2006
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