Good morning, Albany.

At police headquarters Monday, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and interim Police Chief Brendan Cox reported that overall crime was down compared to last year, with burglaries down 25%, larcenies down 26%, shootings down 63%, and both murder and sexual assaults down 50%—and city programs aimed at youth engagement will help keep crime rates low this summer.

An Albany man, Marc Inman, 55, was arrested Monday during a traffic stop near Washington Avenue and South Swan Street after deputies found one kilogram of cocaine and 1,716 bags of fentanyl in his vehicle—he faces multiple felony charges and will be arraigned Tuesday in Albany City Criminal Court.

David Byrne will perform at Proctors in Schenectady on Sept.

21 as part of his tour for his new album 'Who Is the Sky?' Ticket prices for his show will set a record at the venue—some seats near the stage are priced at $517.

This spring, members of the UAlbany Dance Council led a free after-school dance club at Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology where they taught 15 elementary students dance techniques every Friday—culminating on April 25 with a campus visit and performance.

The University at Albany Foundation named Thomas Tyrrell, Marcia J.

White and Andrew Berglund as 2025 Citizen Laureates to honor leaders whose work in business, government and academia has transformed the Capital Region community. They will be honored at an awards dinner on Oct. 30 at UAlbany’s Broadview Center—an event that supports student scholarships.

New York lawmakers approved a bill Monday night that would let terminally ill residents end their lives with pharmaceutical drugs if two doctors approve their request — the measure now moves to the governor’s office for review — and it mirrors laws in eleven states and Washington, D.C.

County Executive Dan McCoy said last week that the county may soon own the former Kenwood Convent site off Route 9W if talks over $7 million in overdue property taxes succeed — Guild Ventures, which bought the property after a 2023 fire, is in ongoing negotiations with the county about its future.

Albany Medical Center paid $375,000 to the Department of Health to settle safe staffing violations—its plan of correction, submitted last week, allows a $125,000 waiver if it meets the terms.

Nurses’ union complaints over understaffing that affected patient care had prompted a monthslong investigation before the settlement was reached.

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.

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.

DOUBLECAMP Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Underground — Ticket prices from $44 — Enjoy a night of energetic tunes from Sub-Radio in Albany.

Plant & Sip: Terrarium Workshop

1-3 p.m. — The Gateway Diner — $45 per person — Create your own terrarium while enjoying drinks and good company.