Good morning, Albany.

On Saturday, June 14, thousands marched in the Capital Region to protest a planned military parade in Washington, D.C.

Protesters calling themselves No Kings showed their opposition on local streets.

An estimated 1,000 people walked at Siena College on Saturday in the 25th Annual Walk for Hospice, raising $160,000 for programs—music therapy, massage treatment, and free grief counseling.

An Albany man was sentenced to seven years in state prison for possessing two illegal guns after he attacked a woman near Ontario and Yates streets in March 2024—he still faces additional robbery charges, according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office.

A Glenmont man, Ryan McGrail, was returned to jail after missing his court date for charges linked to a March crash at a Route 9W gas station where his girlfriend’s car hit gas pump barriers and he was found with illegal knives—officers stopped him on River Road on June 4 at 12:57 a.m.

Dennis Drue returned to court today and admitted he did not install the required ignition interlock device on the vehicle he drove—he received time served and a $1000 fine while his lawyer argued that he does not own a vehicle.

Four E-Comm Square on Broadway was demolished after heavy rains caused severe damage to the 1840s building, and Capitalize Albany Corp., which bought it in 2019, failed to keep it safe — critics say the neglect endangered public safety.

City officials are now seeking transformational redevelopment proposals for Liberty Square — a plan meant to revive the area — as delays continue to stoke concerns about Albany’s historic sites.

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.