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Albany
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two local entrepreneurs have announced a collaboration launching a self-care package deal in which 10% of every purchase will support Live Limitless Refuge Center in Troy & deliver donation kits to women in need. WRGB
- ➤ The Colonie Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Dinner on Jan. 28 at the Crowne Plaza Albany (The Desmond Hotel), where local members gathered to network and celebrate business connections. Times Union
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rensselaer County Regional Chamber refreshed its branding with a shortened name, redesigned logo, and new color scheme after moving to a downtown Troy location. President Norris Pearson said the change aims to better connect local businesses and communities. WAMC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Joe Donahue hosts the Roundtable Panel, a weekday show where local experts review last week's news + share their insights. The program helps listeners catch up on important events from the past week. WAMC
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The State Comptroller’s Office said unused gift cards may be linked to over $28 million in unclaimed funds from last year — residents are encouraged to visit the comptroller’s website to check if money is owed. WAMC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The proposed Fair Pricing Act, sponsored by State Sen. Liz Krueger & Assemblywoman Chantel Jackson, will cap charges for 60 routine outpatient procedures at 150% Medicare rates. If passed, it is expected to save $213 million a year by narrowing cost gaps between doctors’ offices and hospital outpatient clinics. Times Union
- ➤ After last weekend’s snowfall left sidewalks blocked, residents in downtown Albany face difficulties crossing streets as the city placed snow at crosswalks to preserve parking spots. Mayor Dorcey Applyrs said the move was necessary due to limited space, while locals call for quicker clearing of walkways. Times Union
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany men’s track and field team won the Cornell Invite by a four-point margin on Saturday (155 to Cornell’s 151) at Barton Hall in Ithaca. Jacob Smith’s 800m win and six first-place finishes helped the team, which now prepares for the final meet before the America East Championship Feb. 20-21. University at Albany
- ➤ At Cornell Invite in Ithaca on Saturday, the UAlbany women’s sprinters improved their rankings as three athletes recorded top-10 marks, helping the Great Danes finish second behind Cornell's 174-point team. They earned four first-place finishes and now prepare for a final meet before the America East Championship in three weeks. University at Albany
- ➤ The University at Albany men's basketball team lost at home to UMBC, 65–68, at Broadview Center on Saturday, Jan. 31. UAlbany will face the Bryant Bulldogs on Thursday, Feb. 5, as coach Killings said discipline issues cost the game. University at Albany
- ➤ UAlbany’s women’s basketball team lost 55-46 in overtime last Saturday at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena when UMBC rallied in a scoreless extra period after UAlbany led for more than 28 minutes. University at Albany
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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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