Good morning, Albany.

An Albany man was sentenced to 18 years in state prison — including 5 years of post-release supervision — for a razor attack that seriously injured a victim on March 4 after a dispute, and he pleaded guilty after being captured by Albany Police.

Albany police charged three men and a 16-year-old boy with multiple crimes tied to the death of 24-year-old Jamier Allen, found shot on March 26 in a wooded area in the South End after he was reported missing earlier this year — suspect Jeyson Guerrero faces murder, weapon, conspiracy and arson charges connected to a vehicle fire near Delaware Avenue.

New York's highest court upheld a second-degree murder charge against former state trooper Christopher Baldner, who in December rammed his cruiser into an 11-year-old girl's family's vehicle during a high-speed pursuit on the Thruway in Ulster County—finding that the evidence showed he acted with depraved indifference to human life—and his case will now proceed to trial.

On Thursday, Albany Police responded to a domestic dispute on Livingston Avenue where two officers were assaulted—one received a bite wound to his forearm and one was punched in the face—and four people were arrested; both injured officers were treated on scene and taken to Albany Memorial Hospital.

During a domestic dispute between brothers on Livingston Avenue Thursday night, police responded to a 911 call and a woman allegedly bit one officer and punched another—two officers were injured and four people were arrested; she pleaded not guilty on Friday in Albany City Criminal Court.

NYRA and Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed that Saratoga Race Course will host the Belmont Stakes for a third and final time in 2026—this future race is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 to allow construction at Belmont Park in Elmont to proceed without interruption.

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.

REDFERRIN Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Live — Tickets starting at $43 — Experience a vibrant night of music with Redferrin in Albany.

Planet Asia Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Empire Underground — Check website for price — Experience the sounds of Hip-Hop with Planet Asia at this lively concert event.

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show in Albany

6 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center — Tickets starting at $74.95 — Enjoy an interactive comedy murder mystery while dining on a fantastic dinner.