Good morning, Albany.

Colonie police warned residents to lock their car doors and light up driveways after an attempted break-in near Sand Creek Road and Wilkins Avenue on Friday at 2:20 a.m.—the thin suspect in dark clothing is being sought and anyone with surveillance footage is urged to help.

David Alan Miller, the Albany Symphony's beloved conductor, led a special performance of 'Peter and the Wolf' for young children last week—engaging hundreds with live narration and orchestral sounds that introduced many to classical music—while teaching concert etiquette and sparking joyful audience participation.

Nearly 97% of school district budgets passed Tuesday, and David Albert from the New York State School Boards Association explained voter decisions in a WAMC interview—he noted that local priorities influenced the budget approvals.

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.

Make Music Albany

12 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Albany City Hall — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of music across Albany with performances by local talents and community participation.

Full Time Driver Position

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