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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Runners and walkers will take part in the 47th annual Delightful Run for Women — formerly known as Freihofer’s Run for Women — on Saturday as they begin at Washington Avenue and Eagle Street at 9 a.m. with a route through Washington Park while several roads are closed from Friday 7 p.m. until Saturday 6 p.m. to support community groups that raised $12,000. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ WVCR 88.3 The Saint at Siena College will boost its signal from 35,000 to 50,000 watts with a $50,000 fundraiser scheduled for this weekend as part of the alumni reunion, and the station plans to extend its FM reach. General Manager Darrin Scott Kibbey said the upgrade will move the signal into regions including the Adirondacks and Mohawk valley — a change aimed at both enhancing student training and serving the community — while new equipment and funding are being secured. Spotlight News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 65-year-old man was hit by a car driven by off-duty Colonie officer Jason Tusch on Old Loudon Road near Purtell Avenue Tuesday night and is in critical condition at Albany Medical Center; Tusch is on paid administrative leave (state police have taken over the investigation). WRGB
- ➤ On Tuesday, a 65-year-old man was seriously hurt near Purtell Avenue when he was struck around 10:12 p.m. on Old Loudon Road by an off-duty Colonie police officer’s personal vehicle — EMS treated him on scene before he was taken to Albany Medical Center — and the officer has been placed on paid administrative leave as State Police launch an investigation. NewsChannel 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bin stores sell returned and overstock items from big retailers and let shoppers hunt for bargains at deep discount prices. At Primo Deals in Colonie, 70 people lined up when it opened on May 17, and other local shops attract buyers seeking low costs amid high inflation — a trend that shows a return to in-person retail shopping. Times Union
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Latisha Ellis appeared in Albany County Court Wednesday morning to accept or reject a plea deal in an animal cruelty case—she is accused as the dog’s co-owner when a video showed her partner allegedly setting the animal on fire in a crate during a 12-day vacation. NewsChannel 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Patricia Fahy and Assemblywoman Gabriella Romero proposed legislation to build a permanent New York State Holocaust memorial at Empire State Plaza—intended as a reflection site for survivors, family members, and the community—to honor the six million Jews and others killed during World War II. The measure comes as state leaders address a need for a state-sponsored tribute given New York's large Jewish population. ABC NEWS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Albany Med received a donation of a Shogo electric vehicle that lets pediatric patients move around the hospital for tests, scans and procedures. The vehicle—donated by Capital Region and North Country Honda Dealers in partnership with American Honda’s Project Courage—is built for children ages 4 to 9 and includes features such as an IV pole attachment and a customizable license plate. ABC NEWS 10
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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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