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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WRGB
- ➤ 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. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ 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. Spotlight News
- ➤ 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. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Times Union
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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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REDFERRIN Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Live — Tickets starting at $43 — Experience a vibrant night of music with Redferrin in Albany.
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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.
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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.
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