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Albany
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delanson’s locally owned wrestling fundraiser The Dynasty will host the Cupid’s Chokehold show on Saturday, Feb. 7 to offer family-friendly fun. The event invites kids & families to cheer and support a local community cause. WRGB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 31, about 10,000 fans gathered at MVP Arena to watch Rascal Flatts perform a 90-minute set featuring hits such as 'My Wish' + 'Life is a Highway.' The band followed sets by Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane, marking a memorable country music evening. Times Union
- ➤ The New York State Museum will host a Galentine’s event on Feb. 13 offering mocktails, crafts, and exclusive exhibit access for friends, and a winter break two-day rock and fossil fair for kids where museum scientists will lead hands-on learning, all backed by state funding. WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers have introduced bills to ban timeout boxes in Salmon River schools after records showed a district built one and placed staff on leave. Investigations are underway and further review of state education rules is expected soon. Times Union
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NYS Department of Veterans Services will host a virtual program called “The Weight and The Witness” on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to honor Black veterans through art and storytelling (featuring guest speaker Mayor Dorcey Applyrs). WRGB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Cancer Society hosted its fourth annual event at Colonie Center to raise cancer awareness amid federal funding cuts before World Cancer Day on Feb. 4. The organization urged local residents to join a cancer action day in Albany on April 21 + meet lawmakers to support research. WRGB
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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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