Daily
Albany
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members met Saturday at Townsend Park to back an Afghan family with deep local ties after federal detention separated its members. The family, which saw a father and one son released, asks neighbors to help bring back the two sons still in detention (support continues). WAMC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters battled a fire early Sunday morning at Unity House’s Kathryn Allen Building on 102nd Street in Lansingburgh — the roof collapsed and no injuries were reported as crews worked until 9 a.m. while the cause remained under investigation. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The state Department of Health reported 4,546 flu hospitalizations during the week ending Dec. 27, setting a new record. Officials urged residents to get their flu shots as vaccination rates, especially in the Capital District + Hudson Valley, remain low. Times Union
- ➤ Experts say that Albany homeowners can protect their health and save money by scheduling seasonal home maintenance tasks to prevent costly repairs; they advise cleaning filters and checking for leaks to keep homes safe and efficient. NewsChannel 13
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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