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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 18, Albany residents celebrated 518 Day with an open house at the new Love Albany Center on Kate Street—housed in the former Third Reformed Church bought by Christ Church in March. The center will serve as a resource hub for the Delaware Area and will host local non-profits such as the Free Food Fridge—adding a community kitchen and plans for expanding services. WRGB
- ➤ Temple Israel in Albany held Mitzvah Day on Sunday—its third year—where volunteers made craft kits, packed donated items into bags for homeless kids, filled school supply bags for grade school students, and cleaned the cemetery on Western Avenue. NewsChannel 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Troy police investigated an alleged shots fired incident near 4th Street and Trenton Street on Saturday when patrols arrived at 8:30 p.m. and found no injuries as the suspect fled the scene. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ A 19-year-old Siena College freshman from Saratoga was arraigned on May 5 in Albany County Court on arson charges after allegedly setting three fires in a campus dormitory on April 25 by pouring rubbing alcohol on the floor, and he remains in county jail. Spotlight News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WAMC highlighted local entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest by featuring Enjoyous—an Albany-based band—and Soil & Soul led by Lisa Pellegrino from Newburgh in a segment that showcased their music. The series is part of the station’s effort to spotlight regional talent. WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shaker High held its senior prom on May 16 at the Albany Capital Center where seniors celebrated a memorable evening—freelance photographer Gary McPherson captured moments of the event. Times Union
- ➤ Hudson Valley Community College held its 71st commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17 in Troy—degrees were awarded at 9 a.m. for STEM, 11:30 a.m. for Health Sciences and 2 p.m. for Business and Liberal Arts. Times Union
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Albany is expanding its compost services to keep food waste out of the landfill by adding eight new community bins and launching a compost doctor program to help residents manage their bins correctly. The program will roll out this summer — residents must sign up online to get a keycard or use an app for access. WAMC
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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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Green's Blues Jam
7:30-11:30 p.m. — McGeary's — No cover charge — Experience an exciting evening of blues music led by jam master Richard Green.
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