Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
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🎓 Education
Albany School District’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council held its first annual conference, where parents + caregivers learned about special education rights under IDEA and networked with others for support.
🏈 Sports
The UAlbany men’s basketball team won 84–61 over New Hampshire on senior night at the Broadview Center (Albany), coming back after an early slow start.
They will travel to Burlington on Tuesday for their final regular season game.
The UAlbany women's lacrosse team lost 12-11 to UConn in overtime Saturday at Joseph J.
Morrone Stadium (Rizza Performance Center); the team will shift focus to Colgate in Hamilton and face the Red Raiders on Saturday, Mar. 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium.
The Great Danes lost both games of Saturday’s doubleheader at Flour Field in Greenville; despite a strong pitching performance in game two, scoring was limited.
UAlbany will finish the invitational tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. against Illinois—hoping for improved offense.
Kelsey O’Driscoll, a nurse at Albany Medical Center, has been named to Team USA for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games and will compete in downhill, Super-G and giant slalom starting March 6.
The SUNY Adirondack graduate became an adaptive ski patroller after recovering from a 2021 spinal injury.
UAlbany’s women’s basketball team lost 45-42 on Saturday afternoon at Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham after New Hampshire hit four 3-pointers late in the game; freshman Amaya Stewart scored 19 points and the Wildcats will face Vermont in the America East Quarterfinal on March 5.
The University at Albany men's lacrosse team lost 15-9 to the UMass Minutemen on Saturday afternoon at Garber Field in Amherst, Mass.
They will return to Casey Stadium next Saturday at 2:00 p.m. to face Hobart.
🎉 Albany Events
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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.
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.
I Love R&B Party
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Empire Live — $20 - $50 — The ultimate R&B party experience featuring sing-along anthems and feel-good energy.
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