Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
Good morning, Albany.
The University at Albany Honors College offers a course titled TUNI250 (Bad Bunny and Reggaetón as Resistance to Neocolonialism) that examines the artist’s impact on Puerto Rican culture and social resistance.
Lecturer Sherez Mohamed leads students as they connect pop culture to long-standing issues.
Vasi Aviation launched a new flight school in Albany that offers professional pilot training for beginners and experienced flyers.
Students learn aircraft operations and safety procedures, including an auto landing button (which helps the plane land itself) and auto fuel switching.
Jim Hendler led an artificial intelligence class at RPI yesterday, hosted by Ray Graf, and introduced local audiences to new data science ideas.
City leaders in Cohoes have proposed a new policy that creates a registry for vacant storefronts, with owners facing a $50 daily fine after 120 days if their property is not actively marketed, and the Common Council will discuss the proposal tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Fulton Street in Troy is closed today for water main repairs & crews have shut off water to the area.
UAlbany baseball's Luke Filippi was named America East Player of the Week Tuesday after he posted a .385 average and a .615 slugging percentage in a four-game series in Lubbock.
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.
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.
Joythief Concert
7-9 p.m. — Empire Underground — Tickets available — Experience the evocative music of Joythief with their poignant lyrics and engaging performances.
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.
Turn It Up Dance Challenge
March 13-15 — Palace Theatre — Registration open — Enjoy a thrilling weekend of regional dance competitions with awards and scholarships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1964 The Tribute
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall — Tickets vary — Experience the most authentic Beatles tribute band as they recreate a live concert from the early '60s.
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