Metroland Online - The Alternative Newsweekly of New York's Capital Region

Can’t Stop the Music Downloading

Does the recording industry attack file-sharing sites such as Madster to protect copyrighted material—or to claim dominance over online music distribution?

By Peter Hanson
Cover illustration by Clay Sisk

Silence Speaks Volumes
By Nancy Guerin

Capital Region students to participate in national protest to raise awareness of LGBT discrimination in schools

Stop War—Before It Starts
By Nancy Guerin

Local chapter of Interfaith Alliance declares opposition to expected U.S. military action against Iraq

Card Cheat
By Erin Sullivan

Who knew that trading cards, of all things, needed an upgrade?

Savage Love
By Dan Savage

If Dan Savage won't answer your weird, disgusting, perverted, embarrassing questions about sex, perhaps you'd best keep them to yourself.

Best Of the Capital Region 2001

From pizza to politicians, from gift stores to guitarists, from sushi to ski areas: We've combed the region to find the best that's out there. Readers' Poll results also.

2001 Fall/Winter Dining Guide

A comprehensive, descriptive guide to Capital Region restaurants, sorted by cuisine and indexed both alphabetically and geographically. A must for residents and visitors who love to dine out.

Metroland 2001 Bridal Guide

Don't fret about where to find your perfect wedding dress, how to organize your reception or how to save enough money for the wedding of your dreams. Our bridal guide is filled with tips that will help you plan the perfect wedding.

2001 Local Music Guide

Bands, clubs, recording studios, radio stations: Your comprehensive guide to the Capital Region's thriving music scene.

2001 Survival Guide and Student Handbook

New to the region? Find out where to get your books, your beer, your bowling—you name it.

Metroland Back Issues

Check out recent news, features and reviews that you may have missed. Reprinted online and available on the web.