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Monday, March 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Bethlehem Central High School student was honored as this year’s Sibling Star on Wednesday at his Cherry Avenue home when representatives from the Bus Stop Club—recognizing his decade-long support for his younger brother with special needs—presented him with a weekend trip to New York City and additional prizes. Spotlight News
- ➤ Spotlight News earned two awards in the New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest on March 20 and 21 at Saratoga Springs, finishing third in Arts and Entertainment Coverage and second in Best Front Page. The contest drew over 4,000 entries—demonstrating the paper’s strong commitment to quality local journalism. Spotlight News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Saratoga County sheriff's deputies arrested a 31-year-old man from Beacon after he crashed a stolen car around 5 a.m. and broke a window to enter an occupied home on Hudson Avenue in Stillwater; all occupants left safely and he was found carrying two grams of cocaine. Times Union
- ➤ Protesters gathered outside the Albany City Courthouse on Friday to ask for tougher penalties after Christopher Maxwell and Letisha Ellis pleaded not guilty to charges for setting their one-year-old dog on fire in a parking lot—residents voiced strong concern as the case moves forward—. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ A vehicle was damaged Saturday evening on Kent Street near Ontario Street after shots were fired, though no injuries occurred—Albany Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. WRGB
- ➤ Albany Police investigated a shots-fired incident that occurred Saturday night near Kent Street and Ontario Street and found a parked car with damage when they responded around 7:00 p.m. NewsChannel 13
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new show titled Selling The 518 will debut on the Travel Channel and will highlight local homes and community stories as host Rebecca Cavalieri explains the program's focus. A watch party is scheduled on April 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Normanside Country Club — food, raffles and swag will be offered. WRGB
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Adirondack Sports Summer Expo returned for its 19th year and gave Albany locals a chance to beat cabin fever with family-friendly activities. Visitors signed up for races and watched tech demos at the event — a gathering for all ages. WRGB
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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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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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