Good morning, Albany.

Liz Bishop, the longtime anchor at WRGB Channel 6, announced her retirement after 52 years on Wednesday.

Her final broadcast is scheduled for May 30 and she thanked viewers for their trust over her long career.

Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said an 18-year-old was arrested on Friday near Lexington and Sheridan avenues after fleeing deputies with a flare gun modified to fire live rounds that discharged a .40-caliber round during testing—he warned that such modifications pose a serious threat, especially during boating season.

Albany voters are deciding today on a proposed $342 million school district budget that will raise funds by over $16 million and increase taxes by 0.9% (if not approved, the Board of Education will choose to resubmit, revise, or adopt a contingency budget).

Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter said enrollment is expected to drop due to federal policy changes and noted that 36 teachers will leave without any layoffs.

A new report detailed how the proposed federal budget bill would cut Medicaid funding — stripping health insurance from nearly 1.5 million New Yorkers — and create a more than $13 billion crisis for hospitals, state data shows.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that overdose deaths dropped 32% in 2024 — a decrease credited to opioid settlement funds — while the commissioner visited the RISE Above residential rehabilitation program in Ballston Spa to review treatment programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Annual Summer Market

11 AM – 3 PM — Stuyvesant Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy shopping, food tastings, and live music in a vibrant summer atmosphere.

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.

Albany Water Lantern Festival

6-10 p.m. — Empire State Plaza — $28.99 - $55.99 — Experience a magical evening of food, music, and thousands of lanterns illuminating the night with love and hope.