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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences got a $100,910 grant from The Hortense and Louis Rubin Community Health Fund to launch yearly Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic screening sessions in low-income areas of South End, West Hill, Arbor Hill and North Albany. The program—providing in-home and mobile screenings for the homebound—will help 500 people annually and start at the college's public health practice, The Collaboratory. ABC NEWS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albany’s Pine Bush Preserve received $5 million in state funding for improvements to its Discovery Center—helping teach local students about nearby plants and animals. DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton said the funding from the Unplug and Play initiative will boost access to nature for all community members. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Former Albany County Legislator William Clay, who served over 20 years and helped start a minority-owned business program, died Thursday morning at age 91. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, June 13 at Metropolitan New Testament Mission Baptist Church with a public viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. (Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.) Times Union
- ➤ Gov. Kathy Hochul replaced Tremaine Wright with Jessica Garcia as chair of the Cannabis Control Board following last year's shakeup of the state's cannabis office—Garcia's nomination will be confirmed by the state Senate. Times Union
- ➤ Local law enforcement in Albany urged lawmakers to pass bill S.399/A.199 to ban the sale of semi-automatic pistols that can be turned into machine guns—Police Chief Brendan Cox said an increase in these DIY weapons has raised community risk, and the measure will be considered before the legislative session ends on June 12th. ABC NEWS 10
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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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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.
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Charcuterie Board Workshop
6-8 p.m. — The Loft @205 — $50 — Create your own charcuterie board while enjoying tasty drinks and guided tutorials on flavor pairing.
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