The Authentic 518 Series:
Can't-Miss Farms to Visit This Fall!
ACE and Straight Upstate have teamed to present an exciting series of articles that explore all the spots that embody the authentic 518, from hidden gems to Capital Region classics.

First up is author Cabrina McGinn's guide to the fall farm activities in the Capital Region. Cabrina ranks the best cider donuts, gives the scoop on brews, hard ciders, and food, and presents it all with stellar photos. Read on!
A Conversation with Artist Maxime Taccardi
ACE partner Corey Aldrich interviews artist Maxime Taccardi on his exhibit opening at Etrice Gallery on Friday, October 22, and his journey to becoming an artist. Taccardi says, "My art is the translation of my deeper thoughts and to a certain extend it is about the darkness that lurks within us all." It's haunting stuff, just in time for Halloween...
Saratoga's Beekman Street Arts District -- It's a Vibe!
Gallerist Cassie Fiorenza gives ACE readers a tour of the businesses that line Beekman Street, which is officially designated as Saratoga's arts district. From new galleries (including Cassie's own Collective 131) to the social clubs that served the district's waves of immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries, Beekman Street is a quirky, art-filled alternative to Saratoga's history and horses.
Local & National News
Capital District Reclaim Pride Queer Arts Fair, October 23rd in Townsend Park
Over 30 LGBTQIA+ artists will be on hand for Capital District Reclaim Pride in Townsend Park, Albany, on Saturday October 23rd (Rain date: October 24th). They'll have a lineup of live performers & speakers and raffle prizes in addition to the 30 tabling artists.
CapNY Job Opportunities





  • NY State Education Department is hiring for several Museum Exhibits specialist positions; click here and here and here for more information.








  • Amazon contacted ACE about Warehouse Associate positions. We asked them questions about their work conditions, which they were happy to answer (yes, you can take bathroom breaks). They're offering things like $3000 bonus and very good insurance plans. Starting pay is $15.70. And, their schedules are somewhat flexible, which they think would work for creative people (which is why they reached out to ACE). These positions are in their Castleton facility, which is about 15 minutes from Albany, with transportation available from downtown Albany.