Tony Pallone

Albany

Journalist at Freelance

Content Editor at Times Union (Albany)

Consulting Art Director at 55+ Life

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2025 Best of Shopping

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Tony Pallone

Apples are sold in the farm shop at Indian Ladder Farms on Aug. 28, 2024, in Altamont, winner of best apple orchard. Will Waldron/Times UnionThe display case for pastries at best bakery winner Bella Napoli Italian American Bakery & Cafe in Latham. It also has a location in Troy. Jessica Kelly/For the Times UnionThe beer aisle at the Market Bistro in Latham, winner of best beer store. Tony Pallone/Times UnionThe Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland, winner of best bookstore.
Best of Shopping Q&A: Royale Flower Cannabis Dispensary

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Tony Pallone

It was around four years ago that recreational cannabis became legal in New York state. Royale Flower Cannabis Dispensary proprietor Christine Richardson became the 25th person to get a license to run a shop — and hers was the first woman-owned dispensary in the Capital Region.
The sunny side of the EV landscape

1 month ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Tony Pallone

When one envisions a green energy future, it’s likely that electric vehicles (EVs) come to mind. EVs are more efficient than their traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts; they also produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality. Yet EVs are not entirely “green,” a term most strongly associated with renewable energy sources with minimal environmental impact.
Trash into treasure at ReStore in Colonie

2 months ago | star-telegram.com | Tony Pallone

They say one person's trash is another's treasure, and to find some local evidence of that, look no further than the ReStore in Colonie run by the Habitat for Humanity Capital District, one of the four regional affiliates of Habitat International. As ReStore Director Dave Harrison explained, companies coordinating house clean-outs will often stop by the store if they believe they have something of value that, for whatever reason, the original owners have discarded.
Trash into treasure at ReStore in Colonie

2 months ago | timesunion.com | Tony Pallone

They say one person’s trash is another’s treasure, and to find some local evidence of that, look no further than the ReStore in Colonie run by the Habitat for Humanity Capital District, one of the four regional affiliates of Habitat International. As ReStore Director Dave Harrison explained, companies coordinating house clean-outs will often stop by the store if they believe they have something of value that, for whatever reason, the original owners have discarded.
Spring Break Destinations for Retirees

2 months ago | 55pluslife.com | Tony Pallone

Spring always seems to take forever to arrive in the Capital Region. When friends further south are posting pictures of their daffodils in bloom (showoffs), we’re still waiting for some hopeful green shoots to finally pop through the soil. You’re probably eager to escape the cold and soak up some sunshine yourself, so why let those college kids have all the fun? Retirees deserve a spring break, too, to recharge, explore new destinations and enjoy a well-deserved getaway.
‘Serial Killer Support Group’ a twisted take on 12-step programs

Mar 19, 2025 | star-telegram.com | Tony Pallone

The rules, as outlined on the first page of the debut novel from 34-year-old author Saratoga Schaefer, seem simple enough: "No outside contact. No identifying information. No in-fighting. No re-entry.
‘Serial Killer Support Group’ a twisted take on 12-step programs

Mar 19, 2025 | timesunion.com | Tony Pallone

The rules, as outlined on the first page of the debut novel from 34-year-old author Saratoga Schaefer, seem simple enough: “No outside contact. No identifying information. No in-fighting. No re-entry.
‘Confidence’ could be Cait Tizzone’s middle name

Feb 18, 2025 | star-telegram.com | Tony Pallone

If you needed just one word to describe Colonie native and Lucid Street frontwoman Cait Tizzone, it would be this: confidence. The 22-year-old vocalist, who regularly wows audiences with her uncanny ability to sing just about any rock 'n' roll song that's ever been recorded, exudes it every time she gets on stage. She swaps outfits multiple times during the course of a show to suit her changing moods. She manages to get the too-cool-for-the-dance-floor bar crowd moving their feet.
‘Confidence’ could be Cait Tizzone’s middle name

Feb 18, 2025 | timesunion.com | Tony Pallone

If you needed just one word to describe Colonie native and Lucid Street frontwoman Cait Tizzone, it would be this: confidence. The 22-year-old vocalist, who regularly wows audiences with her uncanny ability to sing just about any rock 'n’ roll song that’s ever been recorded, exudes it every time she gets on stage. She swaps outfits multiple times during the course of a show to suit her changing moods. She manages to get the too-cool-for-the-dance-floor bar crowd moving their feet.