Good morning, Albany.

The owners of Taste of Italy have purchased Risotto on Northern Boulevard and will transform it into Grazie, a full-service Italian restaurant.

Renovations are underway and they expect a spring opening with a new liquor license + an expanded menu.

AngioDynamics will cut 54 jobs at its Glens Falls and Queensbury facilities beginning Feb.

27 due to contract loss (affecting nonunion workers) in Warren County. The move is part of a plan to close both sites over two years to save $15 million by 2027.

Schalmont students shared insights on career paths at a career fair where they presented details on education requirements and salary expectations.

They engaged with faculty & local professionals during the event.

Gov. Hochul plans to offer free prekindergarten to every eligible 4-year-old and free child care to 2-year-olds in New York City for the 2028-2029 school year + advocates worry about a federal funding freeze that Attorney General Letitia James is challenging.

WAMC’s David Guistina talked with Mike Goodwin about the first suburban charter school opening in the Capital Region during a segment for The Times Union on Tuesday, Jan.

13. They outlined future school plans intended to expand local education options.

Advocates for stronger climate laws rallied at the Capitol in Albany today to criticize Governor Hochul’s shift away from strict fossil fuel controls.

They say approving a gas-powered crypto mining facility puts New Yorkers at risk and urge tighter environmental protections in the new year.

On Tuesday, residents in an Albany neighborhood lost water for several hours after a water main break occurred at North Allen and Bradford Streets.

The DPW shut off water to a West View Towers building and sent crews who remained on scene until 8:30 p.m. to fix the issue.

Area hospitals increased staffing and opened flu units as they brace for record hospitalizations during one of the worst flu seasons in decades.

Dr. Steven Hanks (CEO of Trinity Health New York) said a vaccine mismatch has driven the surge, prompting urgent measures for at-risk patients.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday in her State of the State address that she is pushing for bills to protect vaccine access by letting the Health Commissioner work with medical organizations to set immunization requirements for schools, clinics and insurers.

The proposal aims to reduce confusion and strengthen public health.

LiveWell Group (formerly The Spinney Group) won an ICAA Spirit Award for its Active Adult Lifestyle programs during October’s Active Aging Week, recognizing events such as Irish stick fighting, wellness classes, and geocaching in the Capital Region.

RPI demolished a 600 sqft Gothic Revival gatehouse designed by Alexander Jackson Davis earlier this month at 95 College Ave to avoid an imminent collapse.

The unstable building, condemned last November after preservation efforts failed, marked the end of a historic local landmark.

UAlbany’s men’s lacrosse team was picked as preseason favorites with 36 points and six first place votes after back-to-back America East titles; its Preseason All-Conference Team includes five Great Danes, and season tickets for home games at Tom (Mary) Casey Stadium are now on sale.

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.

Chamber of Commerce President

The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce seeks a President to engage and support the local business ecosystem. This is a community involved role that supervises a small but dynamic team. Visit the Bethlehem Chamber website for more information and to apply.