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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State regulators uncovered unlicensed practices and safety violations at dozens of New York medical spas during a recent inspection, including a Guilderland facility where a client suffered burns, while urging consumers to verify provider licenses and noting that a Queens operator now faces criminal charges. Times Union
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Author and social critic James Howard Kunstler will talk about his new novel Look I’m Gone at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m.—the coming-of-age tale is set in November 1963 and marks a pivotal moment of lost innocence. WAMC
- ➤ After six months of work, The Egg reveals its revamped space with new seating, carpeting, and a fully automated LED lighting system. Governor Hochul will deliver her State of the State address at Hart Theater on Jan. 14 — a fitting celebration of the upgrade. WRGB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson discussed recent space news and answered viewer questions during a live broadcast on WAMC — host Ray Graf provided a call-in number at 800-348-2551. WAMC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent state audit found Anthem Blue Cross did not recover over $19.3M in hospital overpayments for the Empire Plan, citing errors in recovery time frames & tracking. Officials say tighter oversight from Civil Service will help improve fund recovery moving forward. Times Union
- ➤ Retired New York State Police Sgt. Michael L. Piro, who worked at the World Trade Center site after 9/11, died Tuesday at age 63 from a related illness — he served for 29 years with his final assignment in Troop L. WRGB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University at Albany women's lacrosse program announced today that it hired Shonly Wallace as assistant coach for the 2026 season — Wallace brings experience from Dartmouth College and as the first female NLL scout to help the Great Danes prepare for upcoming games. 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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Hilltop with Raisinhead
8-11 p.m. — Lark Hall — Ages 21+ — Experience an exceptional evening of music with Albany's best funk bands Hilltop and Raisinhead.
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