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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Dollar General on South Pearl Street in Albany’s South End is set to close as part of 96 planned nationwide closures in the first quarter of 2025. The store — the only one in Albany — has been discounting items by up to 50% and its closure may leave residents with fewer options for staple groceries in a local food desert. Times Union
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people charged in an animal cruelty case for the death of a 1-year-old pit bull pleaded not guilty Friday—Christopher Maxwell from the Bronx is accused of dragging and burning the dog while Latisha Allis, 32 of Albany faces charges for aggravated cruelty and torturing or injuring animals. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Albany police arrested two men on Thursday after a traffic stop near Eagle St. and Morton Ave. in Albany — driver Maleek S. McMurray, 24, from Troy had a loaded gun with a high-capacity magazine and his passenger Patris J. Derville Jr., 26, from Albany had a loaded, reportedly stolen gun — and both were charged with felony weapon offenses and arraigned in court on Friday. WRGB
- ➤ The Guilderland Police Department arrested 53-year-old Akili-Abdul Duncan from Albany for criminal possession of a weapon on March 20 after recovering a loaded pistol from Crossgates Mall—an investigation aided by ATF and Rensselaer Police that led to his arraignment before Judge Tabak with bail set and remand to the Albany County Correctional Facility. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rosamaria Luppino McHugh, a 55-year-old paralegal and business owner, is running for the Albany 6th Ward Common Council seat and wants to boost public safety and address community concerns. The primary is set for June 24th—candidates aim to fill the role after former council member Gabriella Romero left for the state assembly. WAMC
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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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Best Companies to Work For in New York
5-9 p.m. — Hilton Albany — Celebrate the top employers in New York who create enjoyable workplaces.
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Toy Story Family Fun Day
1 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a classic film screening of Toy Story and fun activities for the whole family.
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Albany Job Fair
9 AM – 4 PM — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport Area — Free entry — Connect with 90+ companies hiring in the Albany area.
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