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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Train enthusiasts will gather at the Polish Community Center (225 Washington Ave Extension) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today for the Albany Train Show where adults pay $7 and kids 12 and under enter free. Visitors can enjoy food on site and free appraisals for their train memorabilia. WRGB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash blocked the left and center lanes on eastbound I-90 near Exit 24 on Friday morning, March 14, 2025 — stalling traffic between Exits 24 and 25 as state police have not yet responded while another fatal crash on Wolf Road near Metro Park Road remains under investigation. Times Union
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Capital Region men (Dershaun Nicholas of Troy and Stephon Pierre of Slingerlands) were arrested when state police stopped a Honda CRV near the Thruway in Cornwall at 10:47 p.m. Wednesday and found over three ounces of crack cocaine in the vehicle, and they face charges as they await a preliminary hearing set for Tuesday. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ An interagency operation — led by state and local police — returned 63 missing children and teens reported as runaways in the Capital Region after a three-day effort from a command center at a Latham motel. WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany announced it will close All Saints Catholic Academy due to more than $1 million in debt and needed building repairs; Mater Christi will remain open for pre-K to 8th grade while Blessed Sacrament transitions to a pre-K to 5th grade program—leaving parents and students heartbroken. The decision came after parents pleaded to keep the school open and has raised concerns about the future of local Catholic education. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nine-year-old Killian Polarolo lost months of mobility after his wheelchair's foot bracket failed in July; his mother said delays in repair left him without proper support. On Friday, Senator Jake Ashby introduced Killian's Law—aimed at speeding up repairs by requiring them to be finished within ten days and extending manufacturer warranties by one year—to help prevent similar hardships. WRGB
- ➤ On March 10, the Albany County Legislature introduced a proposed law that would require the County Department of Health to alert local officials within two days if water or soil contaminants exceed safe limits. The law comes amid recent issues with private well contamination and algae blooms and is set for review by the Law and Health Committees before a full vote — a step aimed at improving prompt government responses to environmental threats. Spotlight News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany’s Great Danes are deep in the America East playoffs— the women’s team reached its championship game on Friday after beating New Hampshire and Maine, and the men’s team won its quarterfinal and will face Bryant in the semifinal on Tuesday. Teams in lacrosse, track, softball, baseball, golf and the new rowing program are set to play key contests soon. University at Albany
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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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Lived In Hair & Content Creation by Adina
10 AM – 3 PM — Slek Salon — Registration fee applies — Elevate your styling skills and social media presence with hands-on training and proven techniques.
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