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Albany
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive, built in Schenectady, will tour the country this year for America’s 250th anniversary — there are no official plans yet for a stop in the Capital Region. Times Union
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ophelia's, a local live music venue, redefines late-night entertainment by offering quality food, handcrafted cocktails and energetic performances (including top bands and DJs) and invites guests to book tables or order online for a vibrant night out. WRGB
- ➤ Bethlehem's first Hindu temple, the Albany Sanatani Mandir, will host a community event on Jan. 24 as festivities begin with puja services at 12:30 (puja). Spotlight News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the Talking Book and Braille Library in the New York State Museum, director Shawn Lemieux and her team mail braille books and e-readers to visually impaired New Yorkers living beyond New York City. State Librarian Lauren Moore said the service, aligned with Braille Literacy Month, builds reading equity. WAMC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albany meteorologists say a major winter storm may track into the area this weekend and bring heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain. Forecasts show frigid temperatures with lows in negative single digits Friday and Sunday highs in the low teens, urging residents to bundle up and limit outdoor plans. Times Union
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, WAMC’s David Guistina spoke with Times Union News Editor Mike Goodwin about a study that found drastic federal funding cuts for Capital Region institutions and potential impacts on local programs. WAMC
- ➤ A 24-inch water transmission main near 31 British American Blvd. in Latham failed on Jan. 19 and dropped water pressure, triggering a boil water advisory that remains until lab tests confirm safety. WRGB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Amir Lindsey of UAlbany men’s basketball was named America East Player of the Week after scoring 47 points across two conference wins announced Tuesday. The team will face Maine in Orono tomorrow at (6:00 p.m.). University at Albany
- ➤ The University at Albany softball team was picked fourth in the 2026 America East Preseason Coaches' Poll while Taylor Quinn earned the only team spot on the Preseason All-Conference Team (she is a standout from Latham). The season will open on Feb. 13 at the Scotsman Invitational hosted by Presbyterian. University at Albany
- ➤ On Jan. 20, Section 2 boys' wrestling championships were held at Shenendehowa and Salem with teams competing from 4:30 p.m. for spots at the Jan. 31 NYSPHSAA dual meet championships at SRC Arena — Shenendehowa led Division 1 and Salem/Cambridge topped Division 2 action. Times Union
- ➤ UAlbany senior Frankie Gonzalez was named America East Field Athlete of the Week on Tuesday after setting a personal shot-put record—placing him fourth in the conference and 20th in the Northeast; the track team will return on Jan. 24 at the Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational. University at Albany
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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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Valentines Day with Hollywood Herb
6-8 p.m. — Lark Hall — Free entry — Celebrate Valentines Day with guitar virtuoso Hollywood Herb as he brings his eclectic music talents to the stage.
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