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Albany
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kelly's Angels Mother-Lovin' 5K is planned for Mother's Day at Saratoga Spa State Park and offers a free Ultimate Car Wash with pre-registration from Hoffman Car Wash. The race funds support for children who have lost a parent to cancer. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Green Island residents faced another power outage today as some homes were without power for over 10 hours and indoor temperatures fell near 43°F (raising safety concerns for vulnerable residents). The local power authority will work on repairs to improve service reliability. WRGB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Neurodivergent children in Albany are learning the art of curling as part of a local program while the Winter Olympic Games continue overseas. The hands-on activity gives the kids a new way to engage with sports. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cohoes officials announced a vacant storefront registry that will charge property owners if a commercial space remains empty for more than 120 days (no fee during the first year if actively marketing, with fines rising to $500 and $1,000 later) to boost downtown activity. WRGB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Albany Common Council honored Basketball Hall of Fame inductees as it celebrated the city’s rich basketball history and acknowledged the challenges players of color faced. WRGB
- ➤ Today the UAlbany women's golf team starts its 2025-26 spring season by competing in the Space Coast Classic at Duran Golf Club (Melbourne, Fla.), which runs until Sunday, Feb. 22. The team has five events on its schedule, including a first-time trip to Bermuda. University at Albany
- ➤ Jack Grogan, a veteran basketball referee set to retire after 35 years, and his daughter Jessica officiated a boys varsity game together in Section Two, fulfilling their bucket list dream + making history as the first father-daughter duo to work a game in New York. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ UAlbany baseball fell 16+8 to Texas Tech at Rip Griffin Park in Lubbock as defensive errors marred an otherwise promising offensive display; the Great Danes will face the Red Raiders in a doubleheader today at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, Feb. 22. University at Albany
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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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Turn It Up Dance Challenge
March 13-15 — Palace Theatre — Registration open — Enjoy a thrilling weekend of regional dance competitions with awards and scholarships.
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Capital District Wind Challenge
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Sand Creek Middle School — School team participation — Experience the excitement of student-designed wind turbines in a competitive setting.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
12-3 p.m. — MVP Arena — Tickets available — Experience the thrill of the circus with world-class performances and family-friendly entertainment.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
8:30-9:30 p.m. — UAlbany Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting music of Taylor Swift illuminated by candlelight.
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Live Music with Luke Palvus
7-10 p.m. — Seven Dining and Catering — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music by Luke Palvus at a popular local venue.
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