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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.