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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tulip Fest will be held May 10 and 11 from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Washington Park (the city’s crown jewel) where tulips are at peak bloom and residents will vote (in a People’s Choice contest among ten nominees). ABC NEWS 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shelby Schneider was named CEO of Upstate Capital, a nonprofit that links private equity and venture capital with local startups and businesses, after a long career in economic development in upstate New York. She will lead upcoming events such as the Saratoga Forum on July 23 and July 24 and a Private Equity Summit on Sept. 25 to boost regional investments. Times Union
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lucas Healey will be sentenced in Albany County Court Friday for punching Shogun co-owner Su Wen Zheng in May 2024—he struck Zheng when Zheng tried to stop him from leaving without paying a bill of over $400, leaving Zheng fighting for his life. NewsChannel 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Capital District Reptile Expo will return to Albany Capital Center on May 18 with over 180 vendor tables spread across 80,000 square feet that will offer exotic reptiles, amphibians, aquatics, small mammals, and invertebrates. General admission will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while VIP ticket holders will gain early entry at 9 a.m.—experts in the Education Room will provide hands-on learning. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albany County celebrated 88-year-old veteran Rosetta Burke during Older Americans Month by installing an aluminum ramp at her Latham home—this project was the first in the county’s Ramp and Roll initiative to help residents with mobility challenges. WAMC
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New York Shockers women's soccer will start its season on May 23 and will follow coach Emma Hayes' plan of using a female lens on training and player growth. Local coaches Laurie Darling Gutheil—reunited with P.J. Motsiff—and owner Afrim Nezaj will guide a team featuring local, college, and international talent while launching a Youth Ambassador program to build a connection with young fans. Times Union
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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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Wilderado Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Live — $15 — Gametime is offering last-minute tickets for an exciting concert by Wilderado in Albany.
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