Good morning, Albany.

Construction is complete on the new 60-unit Mont Pleasant apartment complex in the Crane Street development — the project will soon provide affordable housing for local residents.

Market 32 and Price Chopper launched a summer food drive on June 15th to help families lose access to school meal programs.

Customers can buy a $10 bag with pasta, peanut butter, chicken noodle soup, tuna, kidney beans, and chunk chicken — each store will donate the bags to a local food pantry — and the drive will run until July 5.

A Saratoga County Sheriff’s sergeant shared boat safety tips on Sunday after a boat carrying six people and a dog capsized last Wednesday on Saratoga Lake—two passing boats and a fire boat rescued everyone as Kyne reminded boaters to watch no wake areas and stay alert.

An 18-year-old student was arrested at Schenectady High School on June 13 for bringing a firearm to campus and was released on a $50,000 bond Saturday — now facing charges for criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and on school grounds.

Hudson Valley Community College named Michael Brophy as its new president and he will begin his term on August 1; he boosted enrollment and managed tuition efficiently at Hilbert College + worked at other local institutions.

The SUNY Board of Trustees made the appointment after the former president was removed.

New York lawmakers ended their session last Thursday after working late to wrap up talks — hundreds of bills remain unfinished and reporter Jimmy Vielkind said more work is needed on key issues.

Passes for the 2025 Saratoga Race Course season are on sale at Stewart's Shops across the Capital Region; each costs $90 + is valid for the regular season and the July 4 Racing Festival.

NYRA Bets Cards sell for $50 through the end of August, and the summer meet runs from July 10 through September 1 + the festival runs from July 3 through July 6.

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.

Sushi Dinner at Asian Tea House

6-9 p.m. — Asian Tea House — $40.00 — Experience a delightful night of sushi and cocktails with fellow sushi enthusiasts in a cozy atmosphere.