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Albany
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Troy Rewind held its soft opening at 96 Congress Street in the old Trojan Hardware building and will celebrate with a grand opening soon. The new bar serves drinks, food and retro arcade games + hosts regular gaming tournaments and trivia nights. NewsChannel 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tang Museum at Skidmore College is offering free admission to active duty military and up to five family members under the Blue Star Museum program for Armed Forces Day and the summer. The museum also hosts summer events including weekly guided tours and the Upbeat on the Roof concert series every Thursday starting in July. WRGB
- ➤ The local Greek community welcomes visitors to the 54th Saint Sophia Greek Festival (annual) today from noon to 6 p.m. at Saint Sophia’s Church on Whitehall Road, where cultural dances and traditional foods showcase Greek heritage. WRGB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle and high school students in Cohoes volunteered last Friday on Global Youth Service Day by cleaning parks and public spaces, including Berkeley Park and the Dooley Park Bike Path — they worked in rainy weather to help improve their community. WRGB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Schenectady, the Sunnyview in Motion 5K, also called Walk, Roll, Run, took place Saturday, May 16 at Central Park + celebrated recovered patients from Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital while advancing its $30,000 fund drive. WRGB
- ➤ A new primary care clinic has opened in Latham for union members, offering zero-cost, same-day treatment for UA Local 7 workers and families. The clinic, launched with Marathon Health + aims to ease care delays as the union prepares for a hiring boom across the Capital Region. WRGB
- ➤ The VA Stratton Medical Center in Albany now offers in-home coordinator visits for older veterans and those with mobility challenges (to help with enrollment in healthcare and benefits). Outreach coordinators will visit veterans at home to ease travel burdens. WRGB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany track and field split meet participants as throwers competed at MIT on Thursday plus runners joined the Battle Road Twilight Meet on Saturday at Morrison Track. Performances include an 800m record and a long jump mark while Great Danes prepare for the NCAA East Preliminary Round from May 27-30. University at Albany
- ➤ Deaf track star Calleigh Del Pozzo excelled in the Section 2 discus event at Guilderland High by relying on focus and ASL interpreters. She and her sister continue to gain local recognition for their athletic achievements. Spotlight News
- ➤ UAlbany women's rowing team competed in its first CAA Championship (Saturday morning) at the Cooper River in Pennsauken and finished sixth overall with nine points. Emma Maturo earned a spot on the CAA All-Conference team. University at Albany
- ➤ At Guilderland High, deaf track star Calleigh Del Pozzo excels in Section 2 discus with help from ASL interpreters, showing steady focus at meets. The Daily Gazette
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Alpha Wolf Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets starting at $22 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Alpha Wolf in Albany.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Forrest Frank Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — MVP Arena — Tickets available — Experience the Grammy-nominated artist Forrest Frank along with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, and The Figs in a night of uplifting music.
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518 Business Expo
12-5 p.m. — Albany Marriott — Free entry — Support local businesses while enjoying music, food, and raffles at the 518 Business Expo.
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