Good morning, Albany.

North Colonie is mourning Erin Couture, a cherished former school employee and wife to Shaker High School Dean Garrett Couture.

The district will hold a half-day session on Thursday, Jan. 8 to support the Couture family.

Chris Cueman and his family from Niskayuna are stranded in Puerto Rico after flight cancellations that affected many travelers during Operation Absolute Resolve.

They plan to fly home Friday morning but face delays and depend on local neighbors for help + travel updates.

State investigators are examining the cause of a fire that damaged Unity House’s Kathryn Allen Building in Lansingburgh early Sunday; no injuries were reported and staff are relocating to the nonprofit’s main office downtown as plans are made to rebuild.

On Sunday, Jan. 11, the Albany Institute of History & Art will screen the PBS documentary The Great Muslim American Road Trip (a 2022 film that follows a 3,000-mile journey along Route 66) during Muslim American Heritage Month; the event includes a live conversation with Executive Producer Jawaad Abdul Rahman.

The annual Twelfth Night Celebration took place Saturday at Schuyler Mansion and Crailo State Historic Site, where reenactors, musicians, and volunteers marked the end of Christmastide with traditional food and period music (a nod to Dutch and English colonial customs).

A Capital Region publishing company is fighting the rise of AI in children’s literature by creating new guidelines.

It is working with local authors & educators to keep stories original for young readers.

Area hospitals are limiting visitors as they care for a record number of flu patients — a measure currently enforced to protect patients against further infection.

Yesterday, Medical Monday featured vascular surgery expert Dr. Yaron Sternbach of St. Peter's Vascular Associates with host Ray Graf inviting calls at 2 p.m. + he explained minimally invasive and endovascular treatments for vascular disorders.

The UAlbany men's basketball team will host Bryant for their conference opener on Saturday, Jan.

10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Broadview Center in Albany (United Way $5 Kids Day supports local youth).

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele

6-7 p.m. — The Venue — Ticketed — Experience a unique tribute to Adele's greatest hits illuminated by candlelight.

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.

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.

High Society Gala

9 PM – 12 AM — Palace Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience DJ TGIF live at Albany's exciting High Society Gala.