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THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT… RIGHT? 👀🎙️If you run a small business, work in retail, or have ever dealt with a difficult...
10/22/2026

THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT… RIGHT? 👀🎙️

If you run a small business, work in retail, or have ever dealt with a difficult customer, this episode is for YOU.

On Episode 26 of Small Business, Big Life: Inside Fort Orange General Store, Joe and Erica are talking about the uncomfortable side of entrepreneurship: when customer service crosses the line and why standing up for yourself and your team matters.

We’re recapping Hounds of Halloween in Downtown Albany 🐾, sharing what great leadership looks like at a local business, and getting real about a difficult customer interaction at Fort Orange General Store.

Because there’s a difference between listening to your customers and accepting disrespect.

We believe in kindness, empathy, and supporting small businesses. But the people behind the counter deserve that same respect, too. 🧡

🎧 EPISODE 26 IS LIVE!

Listen to Small Business, Big Life: Inside Fort Orange General Store wherever you get your podcasts.

Support local. Shop small. And let’s talk about it!

👇 THE QUESTION IS: Is the customer always right? Tell us your experience in the comments!

🎁 THE PERFECT ALBANY GIFT 🧡Shopping for someone who loves Albany? We have a gift for that!🏙️ The Albany native: A hand-d...
10/20/2026

🎁 THE PERFECT ALBANY GIFT 🧡

Shopping for someone who loves Albany?
We have a gift for that!

🏙️ The Albany native: A hand-drawn map featuring 9 iconic Albany landmarks, designed by FOGS and created by a woman-owned small business.

🏡 The one who moved away: Albany skyline socks, a slate ornament, and framed Nipper art. A little piece of home, wherever they are.

🗺️ The first-time visitor: NYS Adventure playing cards featuring places to explore across New York, complete with QR codes to learn more. FOGS and the NYS Museum even made the deck!

🧼 The person who needs nothing: FOGS Olde Albany Apothecary featuring The Counting Room foaming hand soap and botanical mist. Everyday essentials, elevated.

🐶 The Nipper superfan: Hand-painted Nipper & Chipper art by Mark Adler, a Nipper Christmas ornament, framed art, coffee mug, and embroidered Albany Nipper beanie.

At Fort Orange General Store, we believe the best gifts tell a story; about the people, places, and little things that make Albany special.

Shop local. Support small. Give a little Albany this season. 🎁

📍 Find us at 412 Broadway in Downtown Albany, NY.

🛍️ Visit us in-store or shop online at www.fortorangegeneralstore.com

Who are you shopping for? Tell us in the comments! 👇

WALK ALBANY WITH US | WEEK 15 🏛️What stories are hidden behind the doors of Albany’s historic buildings?This week, we’re...
10/19/2026

WALK ALBANY WITH US | WEEK 15 🏛️

What stories are hidden behind the doors of Albany’s historic buildings?

This week, we’re stepping inside the Albany Masonic Temple at 67 Corning Place to discover a remarkable piece of our city’s history.

We were graciously welcomed by the President of the Masonic hall association of Albany, who spent over an hour guiding us through all four floors, sharing the stories, history, and details behind each space.

And what a place to explore! From the grand staircase and ornate ironwork to the historic library, antique details, and a hand-operated Otis elevator, every room revealed something new.

But the history of this property reaches back much further than the building we see today.

On May 12, 1768, a cornerstone was laid here for a lodge house built and owned by a Masonic lodge. The property has remained in Masonic hands ever since, making this site an extraordinary part of Albany’s story. The present Renaissance Revival building was constructed in 1895–1896.

It’s a reminder that Albany’s history isn’t just found in monuments and museums. Sometimes, it’s tucked behind a doorway we pass every day, waiting for someone to share its story.

Thank you to the Temple’s president for opening the doors, sharing his knowledge, and helping us appreciate this remarkable landmark.

📍 Albany Masonic Temple
67 Corning Place, Albany, NY

Have you ever been inside this historic building? What detail caught your eye? Tell us in the comments, and save this post for your next downtown Albany walk!

Follow Fort Orange General Store for more local history, hidden gems, architecture, and the people and places that make Albany special.

Hounds of Halloween, Part 2
10/18/2026

Hounds of Halloween, Part 2

We thought we were opening a store. We were building a community. ❤️We’re Erica and Joe, the founders behind Fort Orange...
10/18/2026

We thought we were opening a store. We were building a community. ❤️

We’re Erica and Joe, the founders behind Fort Orange General Store in downtown Albany, NY, and yesterday was a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do.

From costumed pups at our Nipper photo booth to Maisey and Rue greeting their furry friends, and Joe suiting up as Nipper at Clinton Market Collective 😂🐾, Hounds of Halloween was about so much more than an event.

It was about people showing up, neighbors connecting, supporting local, and making downtown Albany a little more fun.

Small business ownership comes with long days, endless to-do lists, and plenty of surprises. But moments like these remind us that we’re building more than a store. We’re creating a place where local makers shine, Albany’s story is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome.

To everyone who visited, participated, shared a laugh, or supported us yesterday: thank you for being part of our story. 🧡

You aren’t just shopping at FOGS. You’re helping shape what it becomes.

Now tell us: What’s one thing you LOVE about our Albany community? Let’s spread some local love in the comments! 👇

📍 Fort Orange General Store | 412 Broadway, downtown Albany, NY

🎃🐾 ALBANY, GRAB YOUR HALLOWEEN HOUNDS! 🐾🎃TODAY from 12–4 PM, Hounds of Halloween is taking over Downtown Albany, and For...
10/17/2026

🎃🐾 ALBANY, GRAB YOUR HALLOWEEN HOUNDS! 🐾🎃

TODAY from 12–4 PM, Hounds of Halloween is taking over Downtown Albany, and Fort Orange General Store is ready to welcome you and your four-legged besties! 🧡

If you’re out enjoying Halloween in Albany today, make FOGS one of your stops! Bring your costumed pup, explore downtown, shop local, and celebrate the dogs who make our community even more special.

🐶 HERE’S WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU AT FOGS:

🦴 Homemade dog treats made with love by our littlest FOGS employee!

📸 Our Nipper Photo Booth — because every Halloween hound deserves their moment in the spotlight!

🛍️ **15% OFF your in-store purchase when you bring your dog dressed in costume!**

🐾 Plus, our very own Maisey and Rue are getting ready to celebrate!

We’re proud to be part of a Downtown Albany community that gives us so many reasons to get out, explore, support local businesses, and make memories together.

📍 Fort Orange General Store
412 Broadway, SoBro, Downtown Albany, NY
⏰ TODAY, 12–4 PM

Make a day of it! Walk Albany, visit your favorite downtown spots, snap a photo with Nipper, and bring your Halloween hound to FOGS. 🧡

🐕 TAG your dog-loving friends.
📸 SHARE this with someone whose pup needs a Halloween photo op.
👇 Tell us: WHAT IS YOUR DOG DRESSING UP AS THIS YEAR?

We can’t wait to see you and your spooky, silly, adorable pups!

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1766 Western Avenue
Albany, NY
12203

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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