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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Albany jury convicted Ulias Kornegay of murder and criminal possession of a weapon for fatally shooting K-won Lillard on May 24, 2024 outside Ciro’s Place on Broadway Avenue—Kornegay fled to Florida before being caught and now faces sentencing on May 15 with a potential 40 years to life in prison. WRGB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany honored 69 faculty and staff for serving 25 years or more at a ceremony at ETEC on March 13, 2025 – the event celebrated milestones including William Kennedy’s 55 years and Richard Albagli’s 50 years of service, with President Havidán Rodríguez praising their vital role in the university’s success. University at Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James and attorneys general from 20 other states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop plans to fire nearly half of the Education Department staff after a March 11 announcement. The suit argues that reducing the agency without Congress is illegal and will harm millions of students who depend on its programs — a move to dismantle a vital federal service. WRGB
- ➤ Albany County Executive Dan McCoy and Pine Hills Land Authority officials signed off on the transfer of the former College of Saint Rose campus covering 27 acres, marking a key step to revitalize the site. The county will soon move key services there—long-term plans include affordable and senior housing, community spaces, and a $6 million fund for security and upkeep while renovation details remain uncertain. WRGB
- ➤ A new study funded by the American Rescue Plan Act finds that Troy's fire department is short on staff and getting more calls. Mayor Mantello will create a 90-day task force — with union members and fire leaders — to fix staffing problems and plan a new fire station to replace the old one in Lansingburgh. WAMC
- ➤ Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple and other local sheriffs plan to meet with Governor Kathy Hochul’s staff to discuss her order that stops county jails from hiring nearly 2,000 former state correction officers fired after a recent strike. They say the move worsens staffing issues & increases costs for counties that must train new hires. Times Union
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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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Reena Esmail + Boléro Featuring Albany Symphony
7:30-9:30 PM — Palace Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience Ravel's Boléro and Esmail's Hindustani Violin Concerto in this vibrant concert with pre-show insights.
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