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Albany
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday to a fire at Livingston School Apartments in Albany and extinguished the flames with the building's sprinkler system; all residents were evacuated and the investigation continues. WRGB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GE Vernova spent $1.19 billion on research in 2025, a 20% jump from 2024 spending+ company officials said the boost aimed to drive revenue through innovation. The firm, with key centers in Niskayuna, posted a $3.6 billion fourth-quarter profit that raised its forecast for 2026. Times Union
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Union College has planned a respectful spring reinterment for a skull from the 1690 massacre (a tiny casket is being prepared and a graveside ceremony will be held at First Reformed Church) to honor the victim’s legacy. Times Union
- ➤ The New York State Writer’s Institute’s spring season starts tomorrow and runs through early May with top national best-selling authors, memoirists, historians, and poets. Director Paul Grondahl (Opalka Endowed) curates an event lineup that brings diverse voices to our local community. WAMC
- ➤ The New York State Brewers Association held its 11th New York Craft Brewers Festival on Jan. 24 at Crown Plaza Albany+Desmond Hotel in Albany, where local breweries showcased a range of distinctive craft beers for visitors. Times Union
- ➤ Damage from a barge hit last April worsened the historic lighthouse’s structural issues along the Hudson River — repair estimates could reach $3.6 million. The Preservation Society is working with engineers to secure funding and stabilize the beacon. Times Union
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologists in Albany warn that a coastal storm forming off the East Coast may bring strong winds and up to 4 inches of snow to the region this weekend. An Arctic air mass will push in, making temperatures drop for the rest of the week. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saratoga Lake now offers a unique wellness experience with the state’s first public floating sauna at the Lago by Druthers Marina (combining heat and cold-water plunges for stress relief). The sauna holds up to 15 guests and offers social sessions, private bookings, and monthly memberships. NewsChannel 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UAlbany baseball program named Dylan Banner, Matthew Mariano, Luke Filippi, and Levi McAllister as team captains for the 2026 season after strong 2025 play + the team will travel to Lubbock on Feb. 20 at 2:00 p.m. to open their season against Texas Tech. 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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Girl's NYSPHSSA State Championships
12:00–4:00 a.m. — MVP Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness top high school athletic talent compete for state titles.
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We Sing, We Speak, We Rise — Soulful: A Broadway Showcase
7-9 p.m. — Capital Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience local talent performing beloved Broadway tunes in a unique style.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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