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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Albany County Legislature, led by the Women’s Legislative Caucus, donated professional clothing and feminine hygiene products to support residents at the homeless improvement program housed in a decommissioned jail wing. The donation, part of Women’s History Month, will help individuals secure employment—especially for women, officials said. WRGB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On March 24, 23andMe filed for bankruptcy and said it would keep operating while planning to sell most of its assets— even as New York Attorney General Letitia James and Vermont Attorney General Clark urged customers to take steps to protect their genetic data. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday afternoon Albany Police found a man's body in the woods near Second Avenue and Boenau Street at around 4:00 p.m. and have launched an investigation into the incident. WRGB
- ➤ The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision suspended three officers from Mid-State and Marcy without pay in its ongoing probe into the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility—additional staff have been placed on leave as police and prosecutors work the case. WRGB
- ➤ A loaded pistol found in Dave and Busters in 2021 led to the arrest of Guilderland teacher Akili‑Abdul Duncan, 53 — he did not have a state pistol permit and was taken in connection with a domestic-related incident last week. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ State Police in Brunswick arrested 39-year-old Joshua Delgado of Troy on March 25 after a cyber tip led to a search warrant at his home—Delgado faces charges of promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child and was remanded to the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility following his arraignment at Troy City Court. WRGB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New York's Caring Gene program offers free tuition, books and fee coverage for state residents entering healthcare fields at around 20 colleges including Maria College and Russell Sage; students must commit to working in New York for three years after graduation. The federally funded initiative provides $694 million through March 2027 and has received over 1,800 inquiries with 276 students already enrolled. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Capital District Transportation Authority Board unanimously appointed Frank Annicaro as its new CEO on March 26, and he will take charge on May 12. He replaces interim leader Michael P. Collins, who will serve until former CEO Carm Basile retires on December 31. WRGB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ School and neighborhood review website Niche released its 2025 ranking of best places to live in the Albany Area yesterday. The list ranks 25 communities based on data from the U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics and CDC—highlighting factors such as affordability, housing market and walkability. ABC NEWS 10
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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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Nurse John's Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Ticket price varies — Experience laughter as Nurse John shares the ups and downs of healthcare through his comedy.
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