Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Albany Police Department is partnering with the City School District of Albany to hold community forums starting at Giffen Memorial Elementary School to enhance dialogue and community relations. WRGB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle collision in Albany caused a natural gas leak, leading to evacuations of schools and homes; no injuries were reported. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kelly McDermott, an Albany midwife convicted for falsifying COVID-19 vaccination records and destroying over 2,600 vaccine doses, died after a brief illness during her 30-day home confinement sentence. Times Union
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ O'Slattery's Irish Pub is gearing up for St. Patrick's Day with a focus on traditional Irish food, music, and a welcoming atmosphere, according to owner Liam Slattery. WRGB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany students explored Haitian culture and cuisine through a hands-on learning experience with the Postcolonial Lab Project, highlighting the impact of colonization on food. University at Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albany County introduced a new bill to enhance intergovernmental communication regarding public health threats in water or soil, sparked by water quality issues in Bethlehem. WAMC
- ➤ Assemblyman Clyde Vanel and Boston Dynamics will demonstrate Spot the robot dog climbing the Million Dollar Staircase to support the Responsible Robotics Act, aiming to regulate the use of armed robots. WRGB
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St. Patrick's Day Weekend Kickoff at Washington Tavern
Celebrate the start of St. Patrick's Day weekend with a live performance by Pennsylvania Country artist Joey Lannigan.
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Charles Wesley Godwin Concert at Palace Theatre
Celebrated singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin performs at the Palace Theatre, showcasing his personal and intimate new music from his upcoming album, 'Family Ties'.
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Heavy Trip Concert
Heavy Trip is a live music event taking place at Empire Underground in Albany.
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TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds Concert
Experience an evening of live music with TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds at Lark Hall in Albany.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience a live, multi-sensory tribute to the music of Coldplay performed by a string quartet under candlelight in an awe-inspiring setting.
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Digital Music Bingo Night
Experience an interactive evening of music bingo featuring classic hits across four categories, hosted at The Gateway Diner.
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Pine Hills Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours
The City of Albany's Department of Neighborhood Services invites residents to meet with Neighborhood Specialist Alex Word for discussions on community needs.
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Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo
10 AM – 5 PM — Hudson Valley Community College — Entrance fee applies — Celebrate spring with stunning floral displays and informative gardening seminars.
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School House Rock Live!
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM — Cohoes Music Hall — Open to the public — Experience beloved educational tunes from a classic cartoon brought to life on stage.
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Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
7-10:30 p.m. — Elks Lodge #49 — $20 General, $15 Student, 65+ Senior, DFO Member — Enjoy a swing dance lesson followed by social dancing to live music.
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