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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ 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. WRGB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC NEWS 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WRGB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WAMC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WAMC
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. ABC NEWS 10
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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.
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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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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.
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