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Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at Colonie Center, Millie Miranda’s Stitch & Time offered one-on-one sewing and crochet lessons to teach essential skills and foster community—her daughters help run the store—while providing a place for locals to learn traditional crafts. Times Union
- ➤ Albany held its Memorial Day parade on May 26 along a new route that began at Central and Lexington avenues and ended at Washington Avenue at Lafayette Park for a ceremony. Grand Marshals John and Judith Grassia and Jill and Jim Frankoski led the parade as they honored their lost family members who died in a border helicopter crash while serving with the National Guard — a poignant tribute for the community. Times Union
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old man died after his car crashed just before 10:15 a.m. on Sunday morning in front of the Schodack Indoor Flea Market on Route 9—investigators said the roadway was closed for about three hours while the driver and his passenger were taken to Albany Medical Center in critical condition. NewsChannel 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business For Good, rebranded as the Business for Good Foundation, is expanding its philanthropy nationwide to fund economic mobility, housing accessibility and affordability, workforce and community development, and small business growth. Co-founder Ed Mitzen and new Executive Director Maire Masterson plan to partner with like-minded leaders to boost community impact. NewsChannel 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was stabbed Sunday morning in Troy and is expected to recover fully, police said; the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hoosick Street — 15th Street during a fight involving him and three others who fled the scene. NewsChannel 13
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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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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.
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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.
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