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Albany
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rensselaer’s new City Dog Shelter (volunteer-run) opened Jan. 3 at the police department on Broadway. The facility offers temporary care for four dogs awaiting reunification or adoption and was partly built with a donation from Empire Generating Company. Times Union
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Albany International Airport set a 20-year record in 2025 with nearly 1.6 million departing passengers as holiday travel and new airline options spurred growth — officials say ongoing terminal upgrades will help meet rising demand. Times Union
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany switched its food provider from Sodexo to Aramark on Jan. 1, transferring union employees and keeping popular meal options while launching tech-free dining lounges (Take 15) in campus halls to encourage student connection. Times Union
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to service work, parking restrictions will be in effect on Lark Street and nearby areas (Hamilton Street, Second Avenue, South Street, Willett Street and Ontario Street) on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Additional restrictions will be enforced on Second Avenue on Jan. 8 (from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). WRGB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany women's basketball won 74-62 on Saturday at Broadview Center in Albany — Delanie Hill scored 19 points with four teammates adding double-digit totals. The Great Danes will face Bryant on Saturday. University at Albany
- ➤ The UAlbany men’s basketball team fell short to UMass Lowell 83+71 in their opening conference game at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex. The team, led by Amir Lindsey, tried to rally but lost as they prepare to host Bryant for United Way $5 Kid's Day on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. University at Albany
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
6-7 p.m. — The Venue — Ticketed — Experience a unique tribute to Adele's greatest hits illuminated by candlelight.
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The Pout Pout Fish Musical
10 a.m. — Palace Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience a whimsical oceanic adventure with live performers and puppets turning frowns upside down.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
8:30-9:30 p.m. — UAlbany Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the enchantment of Taylor Swift's music performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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High Society Gala
9 PM – 12 AM — Palace Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience DJ TGIF live at Albany's exciting High Society Gala.
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