Daily
Albany
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Glenville’s Meraki Hair Salon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 14 Saratoga Road after owner Lisa Decerce opened the new space by Dec. 1 while fighting breast cancer — now she is cancer free and town Supervisor Robert Kirkham praised her perseverance. NewsChannel 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ani DiFranco, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist, introduced her new book 'The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom' during the Creative Life series at UAlbany yesterday + the release extends her decades-long redefinition of independent artistry. WAMC
- ➤ Night School in Athens is celebrating National Beer Day (it was named the No. 2 Best New Brewery in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards) and offers creative beers along with live music, open mic nights and karaoke for local fans. NewsChannel 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany and Albany Public Library launched a reciprocal borrowing program that lets students use their campus ID at any branch to get an APL card and community members use theirs at UAlbany libraries. Users can pick up materials at Dewey Graduate Library plus benefit from 24/7 parcel lockers. University at Albany
- ➤ UAlbany’s Intensive English Language Program pairs international and American students using its Conversation Partner Program plus aims to ease social anxiety on campus by building fluency and friendships. Spotlight News
- ➤ Albany-based Physics Professor Kevin Knuth answered yesterday's question about the odds that aliens exist by explaining that unclear definitions of life limit the detection of extraterrestrial signals; while one in five stars may host a water friendly planet, no evidence has confirmed alien visits. University at Albany
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SUNY Cobleskill officer Ray Haugen faces serious heart issues after a routine gallbladder surgery last Fall revealed severe heart failure. He now works from home while receiving treatment (including defibrillator placement and scheduled open-heart surgery for an LVAD later this month) as his family raises organ donation awareness. WRGB
- ➤ WAMC's David Guistina talked with Mike Goodwin, news editor at The Times Union, about the gap between cannabis availability and treatment in an interview aired April 7. WAMC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At MVP Arena on Tuesday, Siena introduced Nevada Smith as its new head men's basketball coach. With over a decade of experience — including a role at Marquette University — Nevada is set to guide the team with high expectations. WRGB
- ➤ Jacob Smith and Leonard Durau were named Track Athlete of the Week and Rookie of the Week by America East Tuesday for standout performances at the Pepsi Florida Relays. The UAlbany men's team will compete in RPI's Under the Lights on April 10 in the Capital Region. University at Albany
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iDKHOW Concert
7-10 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets from $35 — iDKHOW brings an electrifying live performance to Albany that fans can't miss.
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Dashboard Confessional Concert
8-10 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets from $14 — Enjoy a live performance by Dashboard Confessional in a vibrant venue.
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Fetty Wap Concert
8:00-11:59 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Tickets from $114 — Enjoy a live performance from the hit rapper Fetty Wap.
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Jeff Dye Live Comedy Show
9:15 PM – 12:15 AM — Funny Bone — Ticket required — Experience sharp and loud comedy as Jeff Dye brings his humor to Albany.
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Raven Live Performance
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Empire Underground — Ticket details available — Experience an evening with Raven at this popular Albany venue.
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Sir Chloe Concert
4-9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Cost not specified — Experience the unique blend of grungy guitar hooks and emotionally raw vocals from Sir Chloe.
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Al Olender Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lark Hall — Tickets required — Experience songwriter Al Olender's introspective music exploring the fleeting moments of life.
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Stars On Ice
4-7 p.m. — MVP Arena — Performance Tickets — Witness world-renowned figure skating champions in a spectacular showcase of talent.
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Giovanne and the Hired Guns Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Ticket prices range from $44 to $216 — Catch the energetic sounds of Giovanne and the Hired Guns live in Albany.
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Locked In A Vacancy Live Performance
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Empire Underground — Tickets start at $44 — Experience an unforgettable live show at this top-rated venue in Albany.
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