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Monday, April 29, 2013  With all of the events that happened in Albany last weekend some people may be wondering if the local economy saw a boost.

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Albany State University faculty and staff members are helping out a downtown restaurant with a cash mob Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Flint Riverquarium officials approached the Downtown Merchants Association to discuss plans for the Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Turtle Race.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Zapping bread with microwaves for 10 seconds can eliminate mold spores

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The Second Harvest Food Bank has been busy this holiday season giving out food to the needy.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  The Albany Downtown Merchants Association met Tuesday night to try to come up with a plan to bring more shoppers downtown.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Albany Olive Garden opened Monday to a long line of hungry folks ready for soup, salad and pasta.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Updated with video; Olive Garden employees are hard at work preparing for their grand opening next week.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if construction was finished on the upcoming Olive Garden.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In order to provide a more balanced menu in school cafeterias, the federal government has issued a new mandate that's changing the way students are served.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The Downtown Albany Deck of Arts event has been postponed due to rain.

Sunday, July 22, 2012  Updated with video; FOX 31 plans to hold a blood drive and wants the public to participate. For those who don't know if they have enough iron in their blood to donate, there are tips to help raise iron levels.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany’s City Manager’s Office has released a copy of the surveillance footage which captures images of the commotion which halted the fireworks show on the 4th of July.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  In a special report, Ashley Knight looks at how family dynamics are changing in the new economy.