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Albany
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Albany Business Improvement District will host Melba Madness, a tasting walk featuring dishes made with Melba sauce on May 18 during 518 Day. Tickets are ($30 in advance and $40 at the door) and participants collecting 10 stamps can win Hot Chocolate Stroll tickets. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Albany County held a ceremony at Academy Park to honor crime victims and support survivors during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, with officials gathering in the courthouse rotunda and community members laying flags inscribed with names — a call to listen, act and advocate. NewsChannel 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Roundtable Panel will host an open discussion on news topics with local experts including Vassar professor Robert Brigham (Poughkeepsie), lawyer Fatimah Gilliam of The Azara Group, former White House Advance Lead Anna Markowitz, and ex-mayor Kathy Sheehan, broadcast for local viewers. WAMC
- ➤ The New York State museum in Albany is calling for migration stories from Black Americans to capture family narratives that have long been shared in daily life. Community members can contribute their personal accounts to help preserve this cultural heritage. Spotlight News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bear was spotted today in a tree in Albany, prompting police to close Second Avenue between Hoffman and Frisbie and Garden Street at Raymo while a crew monitors the situation. NewsChannel 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany commemorates the 10th anniversary of We Care as it prepares for its annual Out of the Darkness Walk next week. The event will feature a 1.5-mile walk at Uptown Campus to honor survivors, share stories, and promote mental health awareness + support AFSP programs. University at Albany
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University at Albany women's basketball program announced that head coach Kelly Morrone has hired Jada Pierce as General Manager and Victoria Lux as Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, with both coaches bringing extensive NCAA experience from their previous roles at Niagara and Merrimack — a move expected to boost team’s leadership. University at Albany
- ➤ The UAlbany baseball team lost to Siena Tuesday afternoon at Connors Park in Loudonville (10 to 0) and will host NJIT for a three-game set starting Friday. University at Albany
- ➤ Tooni Ogunyeye and Samir Gardner of UAlbany men’s track and field earned weekly America East honors on Tuesday after Ogunyeye set a 100m meet record on Friday and Gardner recorded a personal long jump mark at the Bobbi Palma Spring Classic. The team will compete at upcoming meets. University at Albany
- ➤ The Great Danes split their doubleheader on Tuesday at Eaton Street Softball Complex in Hamilton, falling 9–1 in game one before rallying for an 11–5 win in game two (Jenny Nardelli hit her first career home run). The team will continue a three-game series at UMass Lowell on Apr. 25-26. University at Albany
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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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Albany Pro Musica: This Luminous Earth
3-6 p.m. — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall — Ticket info not specified — Experience a powerful choral symphony exploring humanity's relationship with Earth through hope and introspection.
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Kings Of Thrash Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Empire Underground — No cover charge — Experience the electrifying sound of Kings Of Thrash during their 'Mega Years' tour.
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Anne Wilson Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the inspiring voice and storytelling of Nashville's Anne Wilson.
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The Belle Curves at Albany Tulip Festival 2026
7-11 p.m. — Washington Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant performance by The Belle Curves at the annual Tulip Festival.
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Iron & Wine Concert
8-11 p.m. — Hart Theatre at The Egg — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening with celebrated singer-songwriter Sam Beam performing as Iron & Wine.
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