Natalli Amato

Jan 16, 2025 | crlmag.com | Natalli Amato

When we think about the 518, we often conjure up images of the beating, urban (or at least suburban) heart of the Capital Region. But drive 30 minutes south from Albany as the Hudson River rolls, and you might be surprised to relish in views you mistakenly believed only belonged further downstate. Tucked away in Coxsackie—a little town that marries the Capital Region’s history with the natural beauty of the Upper Hudson Valley—stands The Wire Event Center.

Jan 13, 2025 | saratogaliving.com | Natalli Amato

Who among us hasn’t known the feeling of looking in the mirror and seeing insecurities—things that we want to change about our appearance? As the owner of Afterglow Sunless Tans, Kristen Willis often finds herself holding space for others as they talk about these perceived “faults.”But for Willis, offering cosmetic spray tanning services isn’t about erasing faults and making bodies fit a certain “look.” It’s about working with clients to give them an experience that empowers them.

Dec 9, 2024 | crlmag.com | Natalli Amato

The veil between worlds might be thinner than we think. The cardinal perched outside our window when our grieving hearts feel tender, the shiny penny heads-side up, the faint smell of a handed-down family recipe when your kitchen table is empty? We might chalk these little moments up to coincidence or longing, but psychic mediums are constantly communicating in this language of signs—and encourage us to do the same.

Dec 6, 2024 | saratogaliving.com | Natalli Amato

Portrait by Shawn LaChapelleThere is no shortage of ways to show love during the holiday season. After 37 years of owning G. Willikers Toys & Games, Linda Ambrosino knows this intimately—and knows that sharing the love in your heart often has nothing to do with buying a present. “When I was little, there was a department store in the town that I grew up in,” she says.

Nov 28, 2024 | vice.com | Natalli Amato

This Black Friday, Joss & Main has dropped some of its best deals, slashing prices up to 70% off. The sale is running between now and Nov. 30, and while there’s no shortage of sofa deals to consider, one of the best deals by far is the Foster Leather Sectional: right now, it’s $2,000 off. Typically, the couch costs $6,099. Now, the splurge-worthy sofa is on sale for $4,099. That’s still a significant chunk of change, but for a high-quality leather sectional like this, it’s a great value.