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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends and colleagues will host the inaugural Bobby Mac Memorial Golf Outing at Orchard Creek Golf Club in Guilderland on Friday, June 20th+ the event will benefit the Regional Food Bank and Guilderland Food Pantry with over $25,000 in silent auction items and $5,000 in raffle prizes while featuring two flights due to high sign-up numbers. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Albany Police say a woman was treated at Albany Medical Center after a reported burglary and sexual assault on Sunday night when a man forced entry through a window on Lancaster Street (the suspect's description is withheld) as investigators continue following leads. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ Police responded just before 1 a.m. to a shooting near Sloan Street on Third Avenue in Albany's South End — they found that a 32-year-old man who was taken to Albany Medical Center later died, and his name has not been released pending family notification. Times Union
- ➤ The Attorney General’s Office launched an investigation into a crash on Old Loudon Road that struck John A. Bonds—65 from Albany—when off-duty Colonie officer Jason Tusch drove his personal vehicle on May 27; Bonds died on June 2 after treatment at Albany Medical Center. Times Union
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two UAlbany physics professors are launching a new scientific field to study UFOs; during a weeklong California experiment they used sensors and cameras to identify nearly every object while one anomaly remained unexplained—officially calling the evidence inconclusive. They plan to add a new microphone and additional tools to capture further data and build the field of study. Times Union
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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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