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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Artwork by Jean-Pierre Weill, rescued from a dumpster, will be on sale Friday at Habitat ReStore on Fuller Road in Colonie. The pieces, normally valued at about $15,000 each, are offered at discounted prices—$3,750 individually or $10,000 for all three—to benefit a local homeownership program. Times Union
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Albany firefighters responded to 432 S. Pearl Street when a car driven by 57-year-old Lenwood Walker plowed into a building wall around 10:45 and he was extracted and taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment (Walker was charged with Driving While Intoxicated). WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Albany residents were sentenced on March 25 and March 20 to up to three years in state prison for their roles in a theft ring that stole over 100 items from an Ulta Beauty store in the Town of Ulster—Kamel Pickens led the operation and drove the getaway car during a high-speed chase on the Thruway. Spotlight News
- ➤ Colonie police investigated a fatal pedestrian collision early Monday on Loudon Road when Felipa Martinez-Garcia died after being hit by a vehicle near Troy-Schenectady Road—officers also arrested several individuals over gun charges, DWI, robbery and other crimes this week with cases pending at Colonie Town Court and Albany County jail. Spotlight News
- ➤ Albany Police arrested Bakeim McCall early Saturday morning (around 2:30 a.m.) at Waterworks Pub on 76 Central Avenue after responding to fight reports that showed he threatened a man with a handgun and possessed ecstasy along with a .22 revolver. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Police located Fendi, a Yorkshire terrier stolen while leashed outside a store on North Pearl Street, at a home on South Pearl Street where officers executed a search warrant around 1:15 p.m. Friday — arresting a 42-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man on felony charges and reuniting the dog with its owner. Times Union
- ➤ Late Friday night near South Pearl Street and Second Avenue, a car drove into a building in Albany and 57-year-old Lenwood Walker (arrested for DWI) was taken to Albany Medical Center (after complaining of pain in his arms and legs). NewsChannel 13
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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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Certified Network Defense (CND) Training
Mon, Apr 28 - Fri, May 2 — Logical Operations — Pricing available upon inquiry — Prepare for the ECmCouncil Certified Ethical Hacker exam with comprehensive training in Albany, NY.
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