Daily
Albany
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new memorial in Defreestville honors Robert Bornt, a former DOT worker and fire chief killed in a work zone in 2025. Family, friends and coworkers gathered to dedicate the memorial, which reminds drivers to slow down and move over (a safety reminder) for work zone staff. NewsChannel 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stacks Espresso Bar opened a new downtown shop at 90 State St today, offering artisanal coffee, manual brewing at its Slow Bar and coffee education programs. The 1,104 sqft venue in Abraxas (15-story building) aims to attract professionals and residents, with plans to add cocktails and evening programming soon. NewsChannel 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A decorated Vietnam War veteran from Colonie was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame for his service and community volunteer work (a top state honor). Spotlight News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eastern College Athletic Conference announced its 2026 Division I Softball All-ECAC Team and major award winners yesterday. Boston University’s Kylie Doherty & Kasey Ricard earned top honors while University at Albany’s Katie Parisi was named Rookie of the Year. University at Albany
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Anberlin Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Empire Live — 16+ with valid photo ID required — Experience a night of emotional melodies and powerful performances by Anberlin.
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The Artis(t) Comedy Showcase
8-9 p.m. — The Local 217 Taproom & Kitchen — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with some of the funniest local comedians.
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Sesame Street Live!
2-11:59 p.m. — Palace Theatre Albany — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical adventure with beloved Sesame Street characters in a delightful family show.
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Meet Me @ The Altar - The Worried Sick Summer Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Underground — Discount tickets available — Catch the energetic vibes of Meet Me @ The Altar on their summer tour.
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Forrest Frank Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — MVP Arena — Tickets available — Experience the Grammy-nominated artist Forrest Frank along with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, and The Figs in a night of uplifting music.
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518 Business Expo
12-5 p.m. — Albany Marriott — Free entry — Support local businesses while enjoying music, food, and raffles at the 518 Business Expo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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