Daily
Albany
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Capitol Region Muslims welcomed neighbors to a Ramadan iftar today at 5:51 p.m. The event featured sweet dates served in paper cups. Spotlight News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany Great Danes fell to St. John's 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at Jeff Kaiser Stadium (Queens, N.Y.) as an early scoring deficit proved too big despite a rally in the sixth inning; the team will travel to Yale for a three-game series next weekend. University at Albany
- ➤ UAlbany's Great Danes split a Sunday doubleheader against Syracuse at Greenlight Network Grand Slam Park in Binghamton. They won game one 2 to 1 in extra innings thanks to freshman Katie Parisi & Hayley Wieczerzak before losing game two 4 to 2; the team will host Siena on Wednesday. University at Albany
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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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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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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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First Friday at Albany Center Gallery with Mixed Roots
5-8 p.m. — Albany Center Gallery — Free entry — Experience live music by Mixed Roots while enjoying the 27th annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition.
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Lake Street Dive Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Enjoy a night of vibrant music blending soul, folk, jazz, and classic pop.
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