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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marcus Lewis, a 33-year-old from Tuscaloosa, was arrested Tuesday after Albany police found a loaded 9mm handgun in his car during a traffic stop near Madison and Delaware Avenue and later near Henry Johnson Boulevard and State Street, and he was arraigned before being remanded to Albany County Jail with bail set at $50,000. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Akili Abdul-Ducan, a former technology teacher at Farnsworth Middle School currently on administrative leave, was arrested late March in two communities and went before a judge Wednesday morning at Rensselaer City Court to face weapons charges in both Guilderland and Rensselaer—his case for a separate incident is postponed until April 17th. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Thomas McGrath, 71—who had past DWI arrests—pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and impaired driving in May 2023, accepting a four- to 12-year sentence for the fatal crash that killed Colonie Central High School senior Michael Kleinke, leaving his family heartbroken. WRGB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Reciprocal tariffs on imported goods began Wednesday and tariffs on auto imports and most auto parts take effect today. U.S. senators warned that these measures could add up to $6,500 per household annually and local manufacturers fear rising costs — prompting concerns for the regional economy. WAMC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge postponed the transition of New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program—set to switch to Public Partnerships LLC—from its planned April 1 start until Friday, keeping over 600 companies operational and addressing concerns from lawmakers and home care advocates. About 195,000 of 250,000 consumers have enrolled, and a late registration window remains open until April 30. WAMC
- ➤ A water main break at Wood Terrace and Mohican Place left several homes without water service—officials turned off the main and advise residents to run cold water if discolored water persists. WRGB
- ➤ Town of Colonie will expand its goose control efforts as it contracts Wild Goose Chase NE to deploy specially trained Border collies to chase geese off town properties — including the town golf course, William K. Sanford Library and Memorial Town Hall—to lessen health risks from droppings amid rising avian flu concerns. Town Supervisor Peter Crummey said the visits will begin later in April and the contract is capped at $10,620. Spotlight News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new CAR-T cancer treatment—using patients’ own immune cells to fight cancer—is now available in Albany; Dean Berhaupt from Broadalbin became the first in the Capital Region to try the therapy as he battles multiple myeloma. He underwent two rounds of chemo Tuesday at New York Oncology Hematology’s Cell Therapy Suite before receiving the treatment. WAMC
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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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Capital Streets 2-Year Anniversary Party!
Join Capital Streets on Thursday, April 10th at Lark Hall from 6-9 PM to celebrate the good work happening in the Capital Region to rebuild a more dynamic and walkable transportation system. Tickets by donation, on a sliding scale.
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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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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.
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NSH USA Job Fair
Join NSH USA on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to learn more about exciting and rewarding careers in machine tool manufacturing. Registration is required to attend this event; to register, submit your resume to [email protected] along with the position you would like to be considered for.
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NSH USA Job Fair
Join NSH USA on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to learn more about exciting and rewarding careers in machine tool manufacturing. Registration is required to attend this event; to register, submit your resume to [email protected] along with the position you would like to be considered for.
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