Capital Root News Today

TROY, N.Y. — Capital Roots celebrated a grand opening Tuesday of their Good Food Market, Incubator Kitchen and Expanded Food Hub on River Street. “Now, more than ever, the need for affordable fresh food access in our community is undeniable,” Capital Roots CEO Amy Klein said. “In this new space, we’re not just opening doors; […]

TROY, N.Y. — Capital Roots celebrated a grand opening Tuesday of their Good Food Market, Incubator Kitchen and Expanded Food Hub on River Street. “Now, more than ever, the need for affordable fresh food access in our community is undeniable,” Capital Roots CEO Amy Klein said. “In this new space, we’re not just opening doors; […]

TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Street in Troy’s North Central neighborhood has been converted from a one-way to a two-way street, effective immediately. The change was passed by the Troy City Council in 2021 and executed this year through the teamwork of the city’s Departments of Streets and Engineering. It was endorsed by former City Engineer […]

The nonprofit food organization is disputing claims by SEIU of anti-union activities by...

Capital Roots, which fights food deserts in the Capital Region, is unionizing. Their...

Capital Roots has broken ground on its expanded urban grow center and food market in Troy...

Plan Ahead: Events coming up in the Capital Region FacebookTwitterEmail Plant sale fundraiser is Saturday TROY -- Perennials, heirloom tomatoes, vegetables, herbs and other plants will be available for purchase 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Capital Roots’ Urban Grow Center, 594 River St. Proceeds will benefit Capital Roots’ programs, including 55 community gardens, the Veggie Mobile, the Produce Project, Healthy Stores and Squash Hunger. This will be Capital Roots’ first in-person...