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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews fought a house fire on Sererson Ave early Thursday morning in Altamont and used about 30,000 gallons of water to contain the blaze; multiple nearby fire departments provided mutual aid. WRGB
- ➤ A brush fire near Halfmoon Drive in Guilderland is contained (firefighters still monitor the area), causing Route 146 traffic to be reduced to one lane. Some homes nearby were evacuated while those along Route 146 were not. NewsChannel 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders and officials revived Lark Street on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting that introduced three new businesses; the Business Improvement District (BID) is boosting foot traffic and restoring the area's vibrant feel following a pandemic slump. WAMC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bill Oakley, the former Simpsons showrunner, will visit Albany on April 14 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'steamed hams' with a talk show at Druthers Brewing Company and a post-event party. He will debut a limited-time trademarked hamburger (Bill Oakley-brand steamed hams) during his appearance. WAMC
- ➤ At Skidmore College, the Tang Museum shows 'Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes,' a 30-year survey of ceramic art, while Schick Art Gallery hosts 'Earthbound' featuring 11 artists. The Hyde Collection opens 'Toshiko Takaezu: Voices of Abstraction' Saturday (showcasing her work with painters Sam Gilliam, Adolph Gottlieb, and Lee Krasner). WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany students gained hands-on experience testing a resilient microgrid on March 26 at the Albany NanoTech Complex. NextEra Energy Resources and UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering aimed to connect classroom learning with real-world renewable energy applications. University at Albany
- ➤ UAlbany’s graduate programs received high marks in the 2026 Best Graduate School rankings released April 9 by U.S. News & World Report. The university showed strong results in public affairs, information science, health, and engineering with Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy ranked No. 31. University at Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ University at Albany students in the Women in Government Fellowship are gaining practical public service experience with state agencies while preparing for leadership in policy. The program (which has trained over 300 fellows) will host a free conference on women's leadership on Wednesday, April 15 at Empire State Plaza. University at Albany
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The gardening show on WAMC hosted by Ray Graf featured local experts who answered calls yesterday at 2:00 p.m. (800-348-2551) as residents began the season with helpful horticulture tips. WAMC
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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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