Good morning, Albany.

Liz Bishop ended her role at WRGB on May 30th after 52 years as a reporter — she broke barriers and covered major events like 9/11 — and now plans to focus on serving others and finishing her book project.

The new Junior’s Bar & Grill opened last week at Town Center on Twenty in East Greenbush and now seats nearly 200 diners who enjoy its familiar bar fare (without pizza).

BMT Hospitality plans to adjust hours on weekends based on customer demand.

A judge sentenced Lucas Healey to 22 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision for his May 29 attack on Shogun Sushi co-owner Su Wen Zheng—whose severe brain injuries have left him unable to work or perform everyday tasks.

Albany police are investigating a Thursday night shooting in which a 22-year-old woman was shot in the chest while sitting in a parked vehicle near Madison Avenue and Trinity Place (11:20 p.m.), and she was treated on scene before being taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Albany, Saratoga, and Warren counties said they do not consider themselves sanctuary jurisdictions after the DHS listed them on Friday, May 30, and are working with federal officials to fix the error—aiming to protect their federal funding.

DHS said the list is based on factors like compliance with Federal immigration laws and may be updated at any time.

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.