Daily
Albany
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 14, several community leaders were honored at the 10th Albany PAL Breakfast of Champions at the Desmond Albany Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colonie for their work with youth. NBA All-Star Antonio Davis delivered the keynote address. WRGB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A opened its Latham location on Tuesday morning at 579 Troy Schenectady Road — drawing eager customers along the busy stretch near the Northway. Owner-operator Jeremiah Mills, who began working at Chick-fil-A at age 16, said the opening marked a long-awaited personal milestone after years of delays. NewsChannel 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New York State will celebrate Fourth of July at Empire State Plaza from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with multi-platinum band Sugar Ray, fireworks, family activities, and a Revolutionary War exhibit — hosted by Market 32 and Price Chopper to honor 250 years of independence. WRGB
- ➤ Artistic Director Vallejo Gantner said PS21’s 2026 season will turn its Chatham campus into a living lab for contemporary performance with 10 premieres and two festivals - inviting community members to help create place-based work. The season will feature global artists and bold shows on American culture and history. WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Soumya Kollipara will graduate this summer from UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering after six years of study in nanotechnology & semiconductor research. Her work on solid-state batteries may help create safer energy for Albany businesses and residents. University at Albany
- ➤ Graduating seniors at Siena and UAlbany face a tough job market as they prepare for May 17 ceremonies. Career counselors advise students to broaden their job search and steer clear of relying solely on AI for resumes. WRGB
- ➤ UAlbany atmospheric science students launched weather balloons last month in Puerto Rico to collect data on thunderstorms and gain hands-on field experience during a five-day campaign in collaboration with UPR Mayagüez (the research will support improved storm forecasts). University at Albany
- ➤ On May 14 at 3 p.m., WAMC aired a talk with Jessica Dean from the Family Child Care Association of New York, who discussed state child care challenges plus Governor Hochul's plan to invest billions, highlighting service gaps in underserved areas. WAMC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NY-BEST Capture the Energy Annual Conference was held at the Albany Capital Center May 12 to 14, featuring industry experts and a demo of Ashlawn Energy's VanCharg Vanadium Flow Battery (a non-flammable, water-based system) that supports renewable energy and grid modernization. WRGB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tick season is active at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve where ecologist Alex Soldo uses tick drags and prescribed burns to lower tick numbers; state health officials advise residents to stay on trails and remove ticks with tweezers (the advised method) to lower Lyme risks. WAMC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Capital Region Land Bank secured $6.65M to build 22 modular CrossMod homes in Schenectady & the project will replace blighted areas with affordable housing. The Daily Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University at Albany women's rowing team will race on May 16 in Pennsauken, N.J., at the Cooper River as part of the 2026 CAA Rowing Championship, marking their first appearance in the conference. They aim to secure an automatic NCAA Championship bid. University at Albany
- ➤ Freshman players Julia Pike and Katie Parisi of the Great Danes were named All-Northeast Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association on Thursday; Pike earned a Second Team nod for her pitching and hitting, while Parisi received a Third Team honor for her record-setting batting average. University at Albany
-
Mindful Strides Walk for Neurodiversity & Mental Health Awareness
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Crossgates Mall — Free entry — A Star Wars-themed walk promoting neurodiversity and mental health awareness through physical activity.
-
Capital District Reptile Expo - Spring 2026
10 AM - 4 PM — Albany Capital Center — $12 adults, $6 children — Explore over 180 vendor tables of exotic pets and enjoy hands-on education with experts.
-
Alpha Wolf Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets starting at $22 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Alpha Wolf in Albany.
-
Shemekia Copeland Live
8:00-10:00 p.m. — The Egg — Tickets available — Experience the powerhouse voice of Shemekia Copeland as she performs songs from her acclaimed album 'Blame It On Eve'.
-
French Montana Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of French Montana live at the iconic Palace Theatre.
-
The 502s Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively performance by The 502s in Albany's vibrant music scene.
-
Anberlin Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Empire Live — 16+ with valid photo ID required — Experience a night of emotional melodies and powerful performances by Anberlin.
-
The Artis(t) Comedy Showcase
8-9 p.m. — The Local 217 Taproom & Kitchen — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with some of the funniest local comedians.
-
Sesame Street Live!
2-11:59 p.m. — Palace Theatre Albany — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical adventure with beloved Sesame Street characters in a delightful family show.
-
Meet Me @ The Altar - The Worried Sick Summer Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Underground — Discount tickets available — Catch the energetic vibes of Meet Me @ The Altar on their summer tour.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The shoe that fits one person pinches another.
~ Carl Jung
About Daily Albany
Welcome to the Daily Albany, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Albany, New York community. If you like the Daily Albany, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Albany.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Albany and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Albany
A free Albany community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyalbanynews.com/sitemap