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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tony is a friendly and energetic pup who loves kids and is seeking a furever home in the Capital Region — Petey's Legacy and his foster parents are hosting pet adoption events to help him meet potential families. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Montgomery County 16-year-old was arrested Friday and charged with second-degree attempted assault after he allegedly attacked a staff member at Adirondack Academy (2755 State Highway 67 in Mohawk), hitting him in the head repeatedly until he lost consciousness; emergency services later transported the injured staff member to Albany Medical Center (via LifeNet Helicopter). ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ An Athens man was accused of filming female attendees at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday and became aggressive when confronted — he faces charges of unlawful surveillance, mischief, and obstruction of breathing and is set for arraignment on June 26 at 9 a.m. as the investigation continues. ABC NEWS 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NYRA will host a job fair at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday where job seekers can learn about summer work opportunities for the July 4th Racing Festival and a 40-day meet—applicants must be 15 or older with valid working papers and proper IDs, and some roles have extra requirements. ABC NEWS 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Greenbush Police report a black bear sighting in Defreestville near Bloomingrove Drive, Winter Street Extension, North Road, and nearby streets + they urge residents to secure trash and keep a safe distance from the animal. ABC NEWS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Police Chief Brendan Cox will hold a press conference at 9:45 a.m. at Police Headquarters—focusing on reducing gun violence and improving youth safety—by urging residents to use mental health and safety services through the Albany Navigates program. WRGB
- ➤ State lawmakers introduced legislation that would build a permanent Holocaust memorial at Empire State Plaza—shifting plans from the original Niskayuna site approved by planning officials. Daniel Dembling, president of the Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial, said he welcomed support from state leaders and more than fifty Jewish organizations as efforts continue to raise funds for the project. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A home caregiver claimed that delayed pay under CDPAP left her without a vehicle for her patient Denise, who died after missing help Friday night—she said that after working 300 hours since April 1 she was paid for only 50 hours. Public Partnerships LLC stated that nearly all timesheets have been paid while reviewing the remaining two percent—cases still under review. WRGB
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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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DOUBLECAMP Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Underground — Ticket prices from $44 — Enjoy a night of energetic tunes from Sub-Radio in Albany.
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Plant & Sip: Terrarium Workshop
1-3 p.m. — The Gateway Diner — $45 per person — Create your own terrarium while enjoying drinks and good company.
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