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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rensselaer County authorities sentenced 32-year-old Zachary Cota, a former resident of Castleton-on-Hudson, to 292 months (over 24 years) in prison for using SnapChat to solicit and coerce children into sending explicit images and for attempting to delete evidence during a probation officer’s phone inspection. WRGB
- ➤ Brittany Hawkins, 35, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter for intentionally running over Daquan Phillips near Upper Sky Line Apartments on October 31, 2024 + she will be sentenced on July 16 to 25 years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. WRGB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Doors opened at 6 p.m. Friday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church (a century-old landmark) for the 53rd annual Greek Festival. Today the event offers homemade dishes such as roasted lamb leg, gyro, chicken souvlaki, and Spanakopita and will run from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. with Sunday's festivities set for 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (tickets cost $5 per day with free entry for children under 12). WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state's Office of Children and Family Services suspended the license of Home Away from Home Childcare in East Greenbush—effective Friday, May 16—after it did not report a serious incident, a child's death, and signs of abuse, and police have not confirmed if this is linked to a reported 1-year-old death at a local daycare. NewsChannel 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials say 1.2 million New Yorkers may lose coverage if Congress passes cuts to Medicaid—hospital groups warn this change could cost hospitals over $1.3 billion and raise premiums. Lawmakers and community advocates are asking Congress to drop work requirements that may lead to more people being without needed care. Times Union
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Neal Francis Concert at Tricentennial Park
4:30-8:00 p.m. — Tricentennial Park — Free entry — Experience Albany’s vibrant concert series featuring diverse live performances under the summer sky.
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Albany Contra Dance
7:45-11 p.m. — Elks Lodge #49 — $8 – $25 — Dance the night away with the Capital District Megaband and caller Julian Blechner in a lively contra dance experience.
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Annual Summer Market
11 AM – 3 PM — Stuyvesant Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy shopping, food tastings, and live music in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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