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Monday, April 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Regional grocery stores in the Capital Region are hosting a pet food drive (Pet Food and Supply Drive) to support animal shelters until April 30th, with donation stations at every Market 32 and Price Chopper. Some stores will back the Capital District Humane Association while others will support local agencies. WRGB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Shaker Road - Loudonville Fire Department responded on Sunday afternoon to a report that a dryer caught fire in Ryan Hall at Siena College; the building's sprinklers activated to contain the fire until crews used a water can to extinguish it. NewsChannel 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Saratoga Springs Police said Michael Collins (27) died after his roommate Brendan Carl (facing charges of second-degree manslaughter and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon) shot him with a BB gun at their Warren Street home on Sunday morning, and Carl remains in custody. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Police are investigating vandalism of a Pride flag pole outside Rotterdam Community Center on Thursday night—described by pastor Dustin Longmire as hate-driven—that spurred a 10 a.m. rally today and followed a similar act at his church on Sunday. Times Union
- ➤ A Saratoga Springs man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly shooting his roommate with a BB gun, leaving Michael Collins dead after being rushed to the hospital, and 26-year-old Brendan Carl now faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon — his bail was set at $25,000 cash, $50,000 partial bond or $300,000 bond. ABC NEWS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 6, live music at Larkin Hi-Fi featured saxophonist Kevin Kevilar Brown and vocalists Alexys Rae, Ohzhe, and Aila Chiar mixing jazz, rap, and blues—Aila Chiar honored jazz legend Cab Calloway before she sung her own verses. Spotlight News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since the start of this year, Albany has seen fewer car crashes after lowering the speed limit to 25 mph and using school zone cameras—93 injury crashes were reported through March 18 compared to 146 last year. City officials said these changes are part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety across the city. Times Union
- ➤ Craig Child, formerly of IBM Research, has been named the first director of the EUV Accelerator lab at Albany NanoTech and will help boost U.S. chip manufacturing. The lab, part of the National Semiconductor Technology Center funded under the CHIPS and Science Act, will be operational later this year. Times Union
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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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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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Chris Distefano Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Egg — $35 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with one of comedy's brightest stars.
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Albany Food Not Bombs Plant Sale
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Townsend Park — Free — Celebrate spring with a community plant sale and artistic exchange focused on sharing and sustainability.
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Arabic American Heritage Month Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio — $10 General Admission — Celebrate Arabic art and culture through a vibrant showcase of folk music traditions.
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