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I lost my olive-green canvas tote bag yesterday around 3pm outside the Capitol Building on State Street, Albany. It's a medium-sized tote from the Evermore brand, about 14 inches tall with a beige lining and a slightly frayed orange zipper pull. On the front there's a small lavender butterfly patch, and inside the inner pocket there's a note card with my initials in blue ink. It smells faintly of coffee because I carry a travel mug in it most days. This bag is important to me - it carries a few personal items from work and a family photo that means a lot. If anyone found it, I'd be forever grateful to have it back!
Yesterday around 3pm I realized I must have left my red Yamaha 5-piece drum set somewhere near the Palace Theatre on Lark Street in Albany after a quick rehearsal; I can't shake the feeling I left it in the parking lot behind the venue. It's a red lacquer finish kit with chrome hardware, a 22x18 kick, and a standard 12x9 rack tom, 16x16 floor tom, and a 14x5.5 snare. There are a couple of telltale marks: a small dent on the kick hoop and a blue lion sticker on the bass drum head. This kit is sentimental to me because it was a gift from my late father, and I really need it back to keep playing and gigging.
Lost my full-size violin yesterday around 4:15pm outside the Albany Public Library on Madison Avenue, near Washington Park. It's a cherry-finish violin with a warm, bright tone and a glossy varnish that's worn in a few spots from years of practice. There’s a small dent on the lower bout, and a pencil inscription reading 'M. Rossi 1992' visible inside the f-hole. The bow is a dark wood with a slightly frayed red grip, and the case is a brown leather affair with a faded purple lining. This instrument means a lot to me; it was a gift from my grandmother and I really need it back for an upcoming recital.
I lost my gold-tone hoop earrings with ruby drops yesterday around 3pm outside the Capitol Building on State Street in downtown Albany. They're about three-quarters of an inch, and the ruby drops catch the light when I move. One earring has a tiny scratch on the back and the post is engraved with 'AS'; the other hoop is slightly bent and the enamel on the clasp is chipped. They were a gift from my grandmother and mean a lot to me. If anyone found them, I’d be really grateful to get them back.
I lost my ivory Brooklinen duvet cover set (queen size) with navy piping yesterday around 3pm. It’s a soft cotton set, a bit wrinkled from use, and there’s a tiny coffee stain on the inner corner plus a faint pull along the left edge that you might notice if you pull the seam. I last had it in my Albany apartment on State Street near the Capitol, after changing the sheets and stepping out for a quick errand around Empire State Plaza. It was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me, so I’m really hoping someone who picked it up can return it. If you found it, drop me a note here and we can figure out a pickup.
I found a navy blue queen-size duvet cover and a matching pillowcase set this afternoon around 2:15pm. It was lying on the sidewalk in front of a cafe on Lark Street, Albany. The cover is in decent shape, but there's a small coffee stain near the bottom hem and a tiny snag along the zipper. It has a white-thread monogram 'KB' in the top-left corner, which is pretty distinctive. There's a care tag sewn inside, but no other items with it. If this belongs to someone, I'm hoping to help get it back to you.
I found a pair of silver-tone hoop earrings this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the New York State Capitol on State Street in Albany. They're about an inch in diameter, and one hoop has a tiny heart engraving on the outer edge. They're in decent shape, just a little patina from wear. If these belong to someone, I'll hold onto them here downtown and can meet up near the Capitol to return them.
I found a beautiful framed watercolor painting lying on a bench in Washington Park, Albany, yesterday around noon. The painting features a vibrant landscape with mountains and a sunset. It has some minor scratches on the frame but is otherwise in good condition. I would love to return it to its owner if they can describe the artwork or tell me where they lost it.
I found a black North Face backpack outside of the Albany public library yesterday. It looks like it might have been left there for a while because it has some dust on it, but it’s in good condition overall. It has a few interesting patches on it, and I noticed there’s a bright orange water bottle holder on the side. I’m hoping to reunite it with its owner because there might be important belongings inside. If you think this is yours, please reach out!
I found a lovely gray cat wandering around my yard in Albany, looking a bit lost and hungry. It has bright green eyes and a collar with a tag that seems to have a name, but it's too worn out to read. I've taken it in and am hoping to find its owner soon.