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Albany
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Albany Film Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at UAlbany Campus Center. The free event offers screenings, live presentations and conversations, while Oscar-nominated filmmaker John Sayles headlines with the Ironweed Award & historic storytelling on the Anti-Rent Movement. University at Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep Tonko responded to NewsChannel 13's report that Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven was targeted by antisemitic Facebook threats from a Troy man + he said the incident increases local concern following last week's Michigan synagogue attack, with state police questioning the suspect. NewsChannel 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In a 51% segment aired last night, Dr. Gabriela Aguilar of Planned Parenthood discussed endometriosis (a disease affecting one in 10 women) during Endometriosis Awareness Month. The board-certified OB/GYN explained the challenges in diagnosis and raised local awareness of the condition. WAMC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans gathered at Casey’s and Recovery Bar and Grill to follow Siena’s near upset of Duke — a game that kept hope alive until the final buzzer. The spirited watch parties in Loudonville and Troy energized the local community. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Mechanicville school community cheered on the girls' varsity basketball team this week as they prepared for their NYSPHSAA Class B semifinal on Friday — following their win over Saranac. Spotlight News
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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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iDKHOW Concert
7-10 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets from $35 — iDKHOW brings an electrifying live performance to Albany that fans can't miss.
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Dashboard Confessional Concert
8-10 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets from $14 — Enjoy a live performance by Dashboard Confessional in a vibrant venue.
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Fetty Wap Concert
8:00-11:59 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Tickets from $114 — Enjoy a live performance from the hit rapper Fetty Wap.
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Jeff Dye Live Comedy Show
9:15 PM – 12:15 AM — Funny Bone — Ticket required — Experience sharp and loud comedy as Jeff Dye brings his humor to Albany.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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