Good morning, Albany.

Different Blend Bakery in Guilderland is serving gluten-free desserts made from scratch at 3403 Carman Rd—locals can enjoy cookies, cakes and other treats that meet their dietary needs.

About 30 UAlbany undergraduates spent their semester learning to use artificial intelligence for weather prediction—by combining lectures with lab work that built a neural network model for forecasting El Niño and La Niña events.

The class, taught by Assistant Professor Zheng Wu, gave students new skills for future work in weather research.

UAlbany graduate students in I-O psychology partnered with the Regional Food Bank to run job analyses and offer science-backed recommendations—updating five job descriptions to better match the work employees perform.

They interviewed staff and collected data during fall 2024—aiming to improve work processes for the organization.

Lawmakers, formerly incarcerated mothers, and mothers of incarcerated children gathered at the Capitol on May 13 to rally for sentencing reform legislation — including the Second Look Act and Earned Time Act — to reduce family separation.

The event featured personal testimonies that underscored the need to update outdated sentencing laws affecting many residents.

Since October 2024, Albany drivers have received over 100,000 school zone speeding tickets, with those going 10 mph over the 20 mph limit receiving a $50 fine.

In early May, Treasurer Darius Shahinfar answered reporter Dan Levy’s questions + provided more details after viewers raised further concerns.

Kenta "qaaa" Lange of UAlbany Esports finished third in Street Fighter 6 at the Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup held yesterday in Arlington, Texas—earning a $3,500 prize and marking his first in-person tournament.

He plans to compete in future events with the team.

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.

The Native Howl Concert

7-9 p.m. — Empire Underground — $39+ — Enjoy last-minute concert tickets for a thrilling performance by The Native Howl in Albany.