Jimmy Vielkind in Captiol Confidential reports that the Empire State Plaza skating rink in Albany will open to the public at 11 a.m. Saturday, after being closed for over three years. Skate rental and hot chocolate will be free on New Year's Eve. The rink is open until 8 p.m., and at 2 p.m. Saturday the Albany Figure Skating Club conducts figure skating demonstrations, and its members will be around all day to offer lessons, and will be open through March. Read the full story in Capitol Confidential.