“Temple of the mundane, a strip mall sprawled beneath the ether's watchful gaze, the asphalt garden hedged by bushes of burning neon, where souls come to wander-The pilgrim garbed in the plain cloth of the everyman steps upon hallowed pavement: each store a shrine; each transaction, a ritual. The sacred reveals itself in the abundant profane.Middle aged white women gather in the Talbots to supplicate that they should receive raiments to reflect the riotous joy of living. Chipotle wafts a fragrant offering to the heavens, returning in molecules to the earth's bounty and the hands that shape it into sustenance. Lo, Pottery Barn, where you will find the finest cribs for your begotten and curtains to let in the light, made in the image of the artistry that shapes the mundane into the magnificent.In the fluorescence, under the hum of prophecies, the pilgrim beholds a revelation: that the divine is not sequestered in the temples, but walks among us in places of commerce and communion, whispering in the rustle of plastic bags, in the soft sigh of satisfaction, in the silent prayers of those who seek solace in the aisles of plenty.And as the sun sets, casting long shadows across the parking lot, the strip mall transforms into a mundane mirage fading into sacred darkness. The pilgrim departs, carrying a profound truth, knowing holy ground is everywhere underfoot, that the divine mystery enfolds all of existence in its embrace.”
“One of the most important places for me is that it contains everything you want if you are looking for restaurants or fast food, many companies are here if you are here to shop, there are many shops selling clothes, household items, car accessories, etc. There are shops of telecommunications companies and several banks ? and this thing that makes me rest in this place so that it is very safe. Commercial centers like this deserve support because they make the experience of shopping of all kinds much easier ?❤️”
“I love Target. They're great at bringing things to the car, and letting me return things. My only beef...and it's a big one...is that you can't return their bags! They're not recyclable, not strong and I don't want the. I'm ready to wallpaper a room with them lol.”
“I shop at Staples on this trip. I have used many stores in this mall like empire liquors and BJ's wholesale club. It's a nice place because they were a lot of different stores to choose from.”
“Excellent selection massive inventory I have been to both Latham and glenville locations excellent customer service friendly courteous knowledgeable quick efficient stores are clean organized returns are no problem with receipt I love shopping at both locations highly recommend them awesome ?”
11 AM - 6 PM
131 Colonie Center, Albany“Not a bad mall, except the parking is terrible. There's never any reasonably close spots, ever. If you're handicap, don't bother trying. If you do go, it's not bad inside. Nice selection of stores and restaurants. There's even a post office. Also, they have a Whole Paycheck, uhh, I mean Whole Foods. I love Whole Foods, but they are pricey. At least the parking down by them is ok. The Barnes and Noble is pretty nice as well, but what bookstore isn't?”
“We went to Walmart and it was enormous. We didn't have time to check out the entire store because we were there for an appointment. We're supposed to go back next week and have more time.”
9AM - 8:30PM
1770 Central Ave, Albany“They had a replacement sparkplug for my snowblower. I had a short wait as the only person working there when I got there was helping someone over the phone, and two more calls came in. Easy parking. Easy access off Rt 5.”
“Yankee candle was great with super deals. Young lady was very helpfuland professional.Wendy's food was good but not hot.Young lady at Hollister was friendly and professional.”
“Great spot with many different businesses such as a supermarket, restaurants, a gym and a Tractor Supply. The only real downside is trying to leave the plaza via the 9W entrance/exit as traffic is generally not cooperative. I once sat there for almost 10 minutes because traffic was so congested and no one will stop to let you out. So I do suggest using the alternate entrance/exit down by the Tractor Supply end of the plaza.”
“I only stopped in at the Price chopper grocery store here. I've gone to this grocery store many times. It's nearby many places that I do business with. Nice place, the workers are courteous and friendly.”
“I hadn't walked around to see what was left in the mall in quite a while. Was surprised that the little post office was still there and opened on Sunday when most local post offices are closed.”
“Not that many stores here but there's a Family Dollar Dollar Tree combo store, a laundromat, Chinese food joint, Indian food joint, and a Walgreens pharmacy, and a liquor store. One stop shopping is always a convenient plus!”
“I will give this place a 5 star even though I can't remember being here ? I looked at the pictures and it seems so cozy here so thumbs up keep up the good atmosphere , I may just visit again and really explore?”