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Crow says, “Cras, cras!”
Can you see the crow crowd in the distance? Photo courtesy of Mara Drogan. I would have to bet that, if asked, most people would say that they do not love the crows of Troy — those black-winged,...
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Why do you live here?
Why do you live in Troy? As a non-native Trojan, I’ve been wondering lately about all the reasons a person might actually want to live or choose to remain in Troy. If you like it here, can you say...
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Troy Co-Op in the home stretch
Last night I attended a meeting for the Troy Community Food Co-Op, an ambitious community-powered retail project that has been in the works for quite a while (at least a few years). Our city is sorely...
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Thanksgiving tips for an egalitarian table?
What foods will you have to eliminate from the Thanksgiving table this year? It’s time to gather together with friends, family, neighbors, and others to share the first big meal of the season and,...
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Troy Food Co-Op: Overview
To view a handy one-page overview of the information that was shared at the last Troy Community Food Co-Op meeting, click here. Remember that if you have any questions or would like to purchase a...
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Victorian “Marathon”
Photos by Joan Heffler: Creative Expressions Photography - Pictures with Personality! www.joanheffler.com It’s Victorian Stroll time again, but from what I’ve been hearing through the grapevine, this...
View ArticleThe passing of a great lady
TROY – Josephine Cioffi DeFazio, 89, of Fourth Street, died Thursday December 3, 2009, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cervinara, Italy, she was the daughter of the late...
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Block it, don’t slow it down
Baby it's cold outside! In a marketing feat of couldn’t-be-better timing, Troy’s local source for energy efficient products, Empire Solar Store, today announced a special deal on a pretty interesting...
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Have you been to Marty Burke’s?
Even men can use the ladies' entrance. I’ve lived in Troy for 6 years and can’t believe I had never been to the South End Tavern until this past Monday. The lovely Erin Glasheen (director of undergrad...
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Time to slow down…
How do you slow down at the holidays? Today is the Winter Solstice: The longest night of the year and the official beginning of winter, but don’t despair. It also means that the days will start getting...
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