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Albany
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Harding Mazzotti LLP offered free $20 Uber vouchers on Super Bowl Sunday to help fans avoid drinking and driving while attending watch parties and bars in the Capital Region. The vouchers were available from noon until midnight on a first-come — first-served basis. WRGB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants and bars in the Capital Region were busy on Super Bowl Sunday as eateries like Paesan's Pizza in Albany and The Bunker in Latham reported record orders and full tables. Owners were ready with special protocols to handle the high demand. NewsChannel 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Kyiv Ballet will perform Swan Lake at the Egg in downtown Albany on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Thirty-five dancers from Ukraine, Italy, Spain, the U.S. and Japan will donate part of the proceeds to restore the Main Ballet Academy of Ukraine’s children’s dormitory. WRGB
- ➤ Caribe Spanish Restaurant and Bar in the Capital Region is hosting a Bad Bunny-themed Super Bowl watch party that has already begun — serving Dominican and Puerto Rican dishes for fans gathering to celebrate the artist’s halftime show. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rensselaer County has stopped paying child care subsidies for eligible families as funds run out following the state’s expanded income requirements, causing after-school programs like Hope 7 in Troy to lose children. County officials say more state funding may arrive later, though affected families face immediate challenges today. Times Union
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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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Joythief Concert
7-9 p.m. — Empire Underground — Tickets available — Experience the evocative music of Joythief with their poignant lyrics and engaging performances.
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Candlelight Concert: 90s Unplugged
8:30-9:30 p.m. — The Egg — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of 90s classics performed by a string quartet under the soft glow of candlelight.
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