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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • Jahmell Manso, 26, admitted chasing and shooting an SUV along Delaware Avenue—his actions killed 21-year-old driver Davyjian Grier near Stewart’s Shop while a woman and two children were unharmed—and he faces a sentencing in August that could result in life in prison.  NewsChannel 13

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Albany County unveiled veteran banners (11 total) along Washington Avenue in Albany last week to honor local heroes ahead of Memorial Day. County leaders say another group of veterans will be honored (for Veterans Day in November).  WRGB
  • The Capital District Transportation Authority named Frank Annicaro its new CEO when he started on May 12 after his long tenure at New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He said he will focus on improving employee retention and sustainability + check customer experience by riding the buses himself.  WAMC

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/8/25

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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.

    Tue, 6/10/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/12/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/15/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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