Good morning, Albany.

An Albany man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to distributing hundreds of fentanyl pills and possessing an illegal firearm—Henassy McConico, 27, faces at least 10 years to life in prison—and his sentencing will take place on July 23.

Fifty-eight-year-old David Eslinger pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Identity Theft in the First Degree after stealing $40,229 from Albany Rural Cemetery while serving as its general manager—he will begin one year of interim probation and must repay at least $20,000 in restitution before his sentencing on May 23 at 9:30 a.m.

A 16-year-old from Troy was arrested for felony weapon possession after Watervliet police stopped the car at 5 p.m. on March 23rd (they found a loaded 22-caliber handgun in her waistband) and the driver faced charges for unlicensed operation and traffic violations.

On March 27th, Capital Region music artists Johnny 2 Phones and Hunna G released the song 'Yankee Baby' along with its music video in partnership with the Yankees— the track will serve as the team's stadium anthem for the season.

The 77th Albany Tulip Festival will be held during Mother’s Day weekend at Washington Park with kickoff events on May 9 and main activities on May 10 and 11.

The festival will feature street scrubbing, the Tulip Queen coronation, free guided flower tours starting April 30, and live concerts by local and touring artists — celebrating Dutch traditions.

Hundreds of current and former corrections officers and their families are gathering today at the State Capitol at 11 a.m.—they demand changes in staffing, safety and work rules after 2,000 workers were fired without due process.

County officials in Rensselaer, Dutchess and Oneida have already reemployed former officers without full retraining as state hiring restrictions set to expire on April 9 come under fire.

On March 26, Bethlehem Town Board members voted to delay a local biosolids ban and instead support Albany County’s 90-day moratorium on land application that is set to end in April.

The board said they need more data and legal advice before finalizing any law—concerns focus on biosolids classification and town jurisdiction over its water source.

Damien the Great Dane advanced to the Final Four of SUNY’s Mascot Madness tournament after winning over teams from SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Cortland and Herkimer County.

He will face SUNY Stony Brook’s Wolfie Sea Wolf next—voting began online at noon on March 26.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joywave Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — $32 — Catch Joywave live and enjoy a night of vibrant music in Albany.

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.

Easter Brunch Cruise

11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours — $79.99 — Enjoy a delightful Easter brunch while cruising on the Hudson River with scenic views and tasty treats.