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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police identified Agapito 'Pete' Lebron, a 40-year-old missing man from Colonie, after his body was pulled from the Hudson River near Arsenal City Tavern in Watervliet — his car had been towed from a boat launch days earlier — and they said he died by drowning with no criminal activity involved. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Albany Police began searching for Lester Cunningham, a 77-year-old man with dementia who left Albany Medical Center Hospital at 5:45 p.m. on April 30 wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, gray pants, and a baseball hat—authorities ask anyone with information to call the Detective Division at 518-462-8039. WRGB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WAMC’s article celebrates The Roundtable’s 25th Anniversary and Hamilton’s 10 years since its New York debut. The piece explains that the hit musical began as a summer 2013 staged reading at New York Stage and Film and Vassar College—an archival interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda shows he was in the room when it started—linking its humble start to an award-winning Broadway run. WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered inside The Egg on Thursday morning in Albany for the My Brother's Keeper symposium aimed at empowering boys and young men of color and all students, with Commissioner Dr. Betty Rosa and Chancellor Dr. Lester Young delivering welcome remarks. The event inducted the largest group of New York State MBK Fellows who will mentor peers and lead service projects — strengthening local education and community support. WRGB
- ➤ At UAlbany, the BILPOC Faculty Advancement Initiative held its second annual conference on April 24 to lift faculty voices and share ideas on overcoming invisible labor. More than 100 attendees from UAlbany and partner institutions joined panel discussions on research and community engagement — the event also honored the late Stephanie Hassan Richardson. University at Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Town Supervisor Peter G. Crummey said Colonie plans to use General Fund money to pay off about $15.5 million in longstanding debt—covering deferred contributions to the Employee Retirement System and Police and Fire Retirement System. The decision follows a recent bond rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings that credited the town’s consistent financial management. Spotlight News
- ➤ Amtrak began a reduced Empire Service schedule between Albany and New York City to prepare for renovations on the East River Tunnel — cutting train frequencies and merging services as officials note rising demand. Construction will start May 9 and extra train cars have been added, though concerns remain that the changes may not meet Hudson Valley needs. WAMC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Albany Medical Center launched the 27th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon on Thursday morning to honor local children's strength and share family stories on WGY, News Radio 103.1 and River 99.5. The fundraiser, which runs today and tomorrow until 6 p.m., will raise funds to support programs at the only children's hospital serving 25 counties (Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital). WRGB
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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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Evening in the Garden 2025
5:30-7 p.m. — New Scotland Elementary School — Free entry — Explore local gardening with tastings, tours, and entertainment from student musicians.
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Digital Music Bingo
7-9 p.m. — Albany Airport Inn — $20 early bird tickets — Test your music knowledge with a fun twist at Digital Music Bingo featuring popular categories.
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77th Annual Royal Tulip Ball
6:30 p.m. — Duo at the Dunes — Ticketed event — Celebrate the legacy of Albany's Tulip Court with an elegant evening of dining and dancing.
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Fontaines D.C. Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Live — $65 — Experience the energy of Fontaines D.C. live in Albany, NY.
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Albany Job Fair
2-6 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport Area — Free admission — Connect with 90+ companies hiring and find the job of your dreams.
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Kane Brown's High Road Tour Featuring Ashley Cooke
7-11 p.m. — MVP Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of country hits with Kane Brown and special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke.
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World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby
7-8:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the jazz-filled world of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic in a stunning ballet premiere.
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The Uncle Louie Variety Show
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Italian American Community Center — Ticket required — A night filled with laughter, music, and entertainment awaits at this dinner-show event.
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Capital District Reptile Expo - Spring 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Albany Capital Center — $12 adults, $6 children — Explore 82,000 sq. feet of reptiles, exotic pets, and family-friendly fun.
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