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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A New York City man—Steven Price—admitted to withdrawing $59,700 from an Albany County resident’s bank account in September 2023 and pleaded guilty to grand larceny at Albany County Court, with his sentencing set for May 23 where he faces 4 to 8 years in prison. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ An Albany man pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and identity theft for using stolen identities to collect over $143,000 in unemployment benefits and deposit more than $9,000 from tax refund checks during April 2020 to April 2021—he agreed to pay $143,178 to New York, $3,225 to the Treasury, and $6,075 to the victims. ABC NEWS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Empire State Youth Orchestra will perform two concerts at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall—Fluid Realities: An Orchestral Exploration featuring Symphonie Fantastique on March 30th at 3:00 p.m. and Symphony Orchestra with RPI Symphony Orchestra on April 5th at 2:00 p.m. The concerts will feature conductor Etienne Abelin along with guest conductor Robert Whalen and cellist Abi Norsworthy. WAMC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albany police have worked to recruit new officers and improve youth interactions through the Strategies for Youth program that teaches officers how to communicate effectively with kids. Interim Police Chief Brendan Cox plans to reintroduce the program as residents call for better training—aimed at keeping young people out of trouble. WRGB
- ➤ An executive order in New York stops state agencies from rehiring correction officers fired for not returning to work after a prison strike and bans appointing, transferring & promoting them until April 9. The order also requires the Department of Corrections & Community Supervision to report these officers for decertification, while three have been hired by a county and others are in the process of being considered for new jobs. WRGB
- ➤ New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing changes to the state's discovery law as part of the 2026 executive budget to enhance fairness, speed up case processing, and reduce pretrial incarceration + protect witness data using expanded automatic redaction. Her proposal follows a nearly 15% increase in dismissed domestic violence cases in New York City and includes personal remarks drawn from her mother's experience. WRGB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Department of Health has extended the registration for CDPAP to April 30—giving home care workers extra time to sign up and receive retroactive payment for April hours. Some patients and caregivers have faced long wait times and confusing rules while the department has acted against false claims. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ UAlbany's PhD student Heather Duncan is working on smart computer tools to help county health departments handle health data faster—she joined the NSF I-Corps program and is building a team with experts in AI and public health. Her project will support local workers in learning new data systems and improve training when staff changes occur. University at Albany
- ➤ UAlbany's Office of Health Promotion will host events in April to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month and support survivors of all forms of sexual violence. The program begins on April 1 at 6 p.m. with Take Back the Night and features a candlelight vigil along with a collaborative We Care event on April 23 at 6 p.m. at Broadview Center. University at Albany
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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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Joywave Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — $32 — Catch Joywave live and enjoy a night of vibrant music in Albany.
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