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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Albany Police arrested a woman aged 31 on Saturday after she was accused of stabbing a man aged 28 in his arm at a home on Western Avenue near Cortland Place — the victim was treated on scene and taken to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Between April 11 and April 16, University Police arrested drivers for operating vehicles with suspended or no licenses on Alumni Drive and Collins Circle + they responded to a report of physical harassment at Livingston Tower on Colonial Quad and are investigating criminal tampering of a fire extinguisher at the Taconic Building and mischief to a bathroom door at Mahican Hall on Indigenous Quad. Albany Student Press
- ➤ An 18-year-old Selkirk man was charged with DWI after doing burnouts around Blessing Road traffic circle on Route 85 on March 29 at 1:20 a.m.—witnesses reported his Chevrolet Silverado rolled onto its passenger side—and he was ticketed for refusing a breath test and failing to keep right. Spotlight News
- ➤ Troy Police responded Sunday evening near the intersection of 8th Ave and Northern Drive after shots were fired; no victims were found and the suspect fled on foot + one witness reported hearing nine shots + anyone with information is urged to contact police. NewsChannel 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An ad hoc committee reviewing the Student Association's deal with Dippikill Inc. held a public forum on Friday at the Campus Center to hear alumni concerns about selling the 1,000-acre Adirondack retreat, a move that would require a two-thirds Senate vote if approved. The meeting came after a settlement with eight employees and a $250,000 deficit and explored ideas to work with UAlbany—an option many alumni support—so the camp can remain part of our community. Albany Student Press
- ➤ UAlbany students and faculty held a protest on April 17 after international student visas were terminated and the university offered little information—calling for the campus to be declared a sanctuary and for similar action across SUNY. Government officials including State Senator Pat Fahy and Assemblymember Gabriella Romero joined the protest and said they would work with state lawmakers to support noncitizen students. Albany Student Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers joined Nine Pin Ciderworks on Saturday morning to clean Albany's warehouse district ahead of Earth Day. The cidery supplied tools and supplies for its 10th annual event—showing its commitment to sustainability in the local environment. NewsChannel 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the state settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with former aide Charlotte Bennett for $450,000—$350,000 went to her attorneys—and she agreed not to seek future work in the Executive Chamber; Bennett was the second woman to accuse former Gov. Cuomo of harassment in 2021, and the state admitted no liability in the settlement. WAMC
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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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Melissa Etheridge Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the powerful performance of Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge live in Albany.
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Albany Tulip Festival
0 a.m. — Washington Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant celebration of Albany's Dutch heritage with stunning tulips and exciting festivities.
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Fuego Base Concert
8-11:59 p.m. — Fuze Box — Early bird tickets available — Celebrate a night of vibrant performances and drink specials at Albany's legendary venue.
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6-7 p.m. — The Venue — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Hans Zimmer's music illuminated by candlelight.
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Bit Brigade Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Empire Center At Egg — $22 — Last-minute tickets available for a thrilling concert experience featuring Bit Brigade.
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