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

Out of Africa’s Killing Fields
By Shawn Stone

A survivor looks forward with hope, but is determined to bear witness the horrors of the Rwandan genocide

Cover photo by Leif Zurmuhlen

The Rights Violations Stop Here
By Travis Durfee

Capital Region activists call for local efforts to protect citizens from the excesses of the USA P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act

Firing Blanks
By Travis Durfee

Concerned community members are baffled at the Albany Police Department’s apparent lack of interest in a citywide gun-violence taskforce

Living in the Pastels
By Kirsten Ferguson

Enjoying the many sensory delights of Florida’s Keys

The Stuff of Legends
By John Rodat

Having relocated to New York City three years ago with his troupe Fovea Floods, Josh Chambers sets his sights on a hero’s return to the Capital Region

Rock Ready
By Bill Ketzer

Alt-country rockers Crawdad
celebrate a new album, and traverse the back roads of their lives right here in their own backyard

Myth America
By John Rodat

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.

2003 Bridal Guide

Don't fret about where to find your perfect wedding dress, how to plan the wedding of your dreams. Our bridal guide is filled with tips that will help you have the perfect wedding.

2002 Local Music Guide

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

2002 Fall/Winter Dining Guide

A comprehensive, descriptive guide to Capital Region restaurants. A must for residents and visitors who love to dine out.

2002 Survival Guide and Student Handbook

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

Best Of the Capital Region 2002

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.

Metroland Back Issues

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