Good morning, Albany.

Rainbow Doemel announced that the inaugural Arthritis Community Weekend will begin today at Siena and run through June 8 to honor heroes and raise hope in the Capital Region.

The event will feature a corporate pickleball challenge, a Walk to Cure Arthritis and a three-day wellness expo (including honorees such as child patient Lilah Rose and youth athlete Kieran Connor) aimed at supporting those living with arthritis.

A motorcyclist was airlifted to Albany Medical Center after a crash near 1256 State Route 443 on Wednesday night—emergency crews arriving around 7:40 p.m. found the victim critically injured.

KeyBank has launched a new Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program that will let local small business owners get tailored banking advice to improve cash flow and strengthen operations—this move shifts banking from a simple transaction to a trusted partnership.

The Albany County District Attorney’s Office said on June 5 that 20-year-old Zyquan Stanford was indicted after he and three partners robbed two men from their car on May 25 on Second Avenue—he was arrested on Colonie Street and pleaded not guilty on June 4 after a loaded Glock handgun was found with him.

State Attorney General Letitia James released body camera footage showing David Levine (69) firing rounds with a hunting-style rifle at the Malta police barracks on April 9 before troopers returned fire and fatally wounded him, with recordings from four troopers not capturing the audio of the shots.

University at Albany researchers supported the launch of a new Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard that uses data from the National Weather Service, the NYS Mesonet, and the Department of Health to forecast heat-related risks—helping New Yorkers see county-level details—guiding communities to stay informed.

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.

Albany Anime-Fest

10 AM – 5 PM — Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel — Cost varies — Experience a vibrant day of cosplay, anime screenings, and unique merchandise for fans of all ages.