This gem from 1990 talks about the new Knickerbocker Arena, the Greyhound Strike and a bonus Montgomery Ward Commercial.
If you ever want to get a fix on some local history, spend a little time scrolling through YouTube. When I typed in 'Albany in the 1990s' I got this clearly ripped from VHS clip of a NewsCenter 6 broadcast from 1990.
The big news at the time was the grand opening of the Knickerbocker Arena (today the MVP Arena) and how it had a major impact driving business to Downtown Albany. Over in Troy, there was growing concern about violence against students on the Russel Sage campus. And Greyhound bus workers were on strike - picketing at the Albany bus station.
- Police Patrol the Russel Sage Campus
- Greyhound Workers Were Picketing
- Pagliaccis Ristorante, which is now Maurice's Deli
- Knick Arena Atrium
- 4 dollar parking near the new Arena
- Pizzaria Sapienza Coming Soon
- Pizzaria Sapienza is still on South Pearl Street todaymar
- Lam's Kitchen is still there
- Martels was Downtown before Relocating to Capital Hills Golf Course
- Inside Martels - yes smoking INSIDE
- SLOC Put on a Production of this Play at Niskayuna High School (it was a different time)
- Spring Sale at Montgomery Ward
- Check out the Fine Print
- Crinkle Cut were the French Fries of the Future
Metro-North to Extend Service to Albany
Regional Food Bank to Host New York’s Largest Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
Mark O’Connell Named New Bishop of Albany Catholic Diocese
New York State Police Warn of Phone Scam Targeting Families
The Saratoga Record Riot Returns
