Starting at the gym for the first time is a solid step toward better health, but the first few weeks can come with a lot of guessing. There are machines to adjust, weights to choose, exercises to learn, and plenty of opinions about what a “good workout” should look like. Many beginner injuries happe…

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with fireworks, live music, local art, and community gatherings happening in Albany and nearby. Here's what's on the calendar for July 3–5! Declaration of Independence Reading Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a public reading of the Declaration of Independen…