Good morning, Albany.

A Schenectady woman was arrested for stealing over $50,000 from a business in Duanesburg where she worked, New York State Police said Monday.

A Malta man named Jason Guerin pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault and was sentenced at 2 p.m. Monday—he crashed near Exit 6 on the Northway last November when drugs impaired his driving, injuring a state trooper and a tow truck driver who remain in recovery.

Troy man Asjmere Powell was arrested Friday during a search at 679 4th Avenue in Troy—deputies recovered drugs, money, and a loaded gun amid an investigation into the sale of heroin laced with fentanyl, and he was charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor counts and held without bail at Rensselaer County Jail.

An Albany man, Russell Gibson, 30, was indicted when police executed a search warrant at his First Street home and found a ghost gun — a 9mm weapon loaded with 22 rounds — along with crack cocaine, and he pleaded not guilty while facing charges that could lead to up to 15 years in prison.

On May 8, Mildred Elley held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Amsterdam to celebrate National Student Nurse Day and launch new Licensed Practical Nursing and Clinical Medical Assistant programs.

The programs, which begin in Amsterdam and finish in Albany, aim to ease the national nursing shortage—providing locals a new path in healthcare careers.

New York State has tweaked its school aid formula and boosted funding for K–12 public schools with a record $37.6 billion budget in fiscal year 2025—about $14,000 per student and a 2% minimum increase in aid for every district.

The budget raises the state-share cap to 93, expands Universal Free School Meals, and adjusts funding factors to better support high-need students.

Albany County allocated $150,000 in Improvement Initiative funds to support the WILLOW maternal health program that helped 142 families last year and is expected to assist nearly 200 families this year.

County health officials and Deputy County Executive Mike McLaughlin urged families to get MMR vaccinations—as measles concerns rise—to protect both mothers and children.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wilderado Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Live — $15 — Gametime is offering last-minute tickets for an exciting concert by Wilderado in Albany.

Spring Dinner at Grappa '72

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Grappa '72 — Cash preferred — Enjoy a delightful casual Italian dining experience with a well-respected menu.

Alive at Five Summer Concert Series - Classic Rock Night

4:30-9 p.m. — Tricentennial Park — Free entry — Experience a night of classic rock with Queensryche and Gozer during Albany’s signature summer concert series.

Raymour & Flanigan Paint & Save

1-3 p.m. — Raymour & Flanigan — $1.50 ticket service fee — Paint a mug to support mental health therapy for service members and veterans.

Albany Comic Con

10 AM – 4 PM — Polonaise Ballroom at PCC — Free for kids 12 and under with a paying adult — Enjoy the premiere comic book and collectibles show in Upstate New York.