Albany embraces the holiday spirit with annual tree lighting
Kassie Parisi/Spotlight News
ALBANY— Hundreds of people braved the cold weather Sunday night and waited at the Empire State Plaza to see the lights on the New York state holiday tree across from the Capitol Building.
The day leading to the tree lighting was filled with winter activities, including free ice skating, hot cocoa drinking, and Christmas caroling.
This year, the tree-lighting ceremony was hosted by the News10 Morning Team and WTRY.
This year’s tree is a 45 foot Colorado Spruce. Spectators were treated to an extensive firework show as well, after the tree was lit.
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#TeamOGS is busy getting ready for this weekend! The #EmpireStatePlaza Ice Rink opens for the season on Friday at noon! Special thanks to our sponsors Hannaford Supermarkets, BlueShield of Northeastern New York, and I LOVE NEW YORK for supporting the Capital District’s premiere outdoor skating rink ⛸
We want to thank our customers for their understanding and patience during the recent winter storm. Though the flakes have stopped flying, the cleanup continues in the Capital Region. Please use Real Time Information to know when your bus is going to arrive. We are all dealing with the same snow issues, so above all, be kind out there today!
The drivers were awesome yesterday and this morning.
Another great job by cdta
We lost a wallet on bus 4071 . Military ID 2-3pm
You do a great job
⚠️Due to continued snowfall, our sales window located at 85 Watervliet Ave, Albany will be closing today at 3pm.
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We will reopen Tuesday, December 3 at 9am, with normal business hours.
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Thank you and travel safely!
Due to inclement weather conditions in the Capital Region, the following re-routes are in effect: 7, 80, 85, 87, 286, and 289.
Details:
87/7: Tibbets Ave. closed due to weather conditions. We will use Bouton Rd. in Both directions until further notice.
85: Stow Ave. closed until further notice.
286/289: Sage & People Ave. closed until further notice.
80: Reroute: Corliss park pump house turn-around
Please visit www.cdta.org/service-advisories for updates. Thank you!
No trolley running today, but we'll be out there on Thursday beginning at 5pm, per usual!
Will the 7 bus be running till after 11 tonight? Just checking.
No trolley 🚎 today
All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends! We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then!
All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends! We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then!
Thank you to all of our service men and women from the entire Spinney Group team!
