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Hackett Middle School custodian Tim Walters converted an unused storage room into a temporary home for his four children and was suspended after officials discovered his living situation; Paul Kane launched a GoFundMe + Eden's Rose will help him secure a new apartment while he stays with his mom.

Kababees on Pawling Avenue in Troy opened on June 17—serving homemade Mediterranean dishes like tandoori wings and a mixed gyro platter.

City leaders noted the restaurant is a sign of rising local business investment.

UAlbany will launch its summer bus tour on June 26 to engage Capital Region communities with interactive crafts, arts and STEM activities at events like Chatham SummerFest and Palace Theater Block Party.

Campus partners can join the tour with free transportation provided.

Residents at Hillcrest Villas in Duanesburg have experienced water issues for years and are now heading to court after a 10-month boil water order.

County officials have pushed for repairs, while residents face daily challenges + eviction threats.

New York officials announced Tuesday that all livestock and pets arriving from areas with New World Screwworm outbreaks must receive a veterinary check and verification of a screwworm-free origin before entry, although no cases have been reported locally.

Bring on the Spectrum launches the BOTSmobile, a new mobile van that offers a non-stimulating space for neurodivergent people at festivals, fairs, school activities, and public gatherings.

Input from physicians + therapists helped design the van, which complements the group’s 6,000 sqft facility on Fuller Road in Colonie.

After her 27-year-old son died from kratom, a Ballston Spa mother urged caution as Governor Hochul signed new December legislation that bans kratom sales to anyone under 21 and mandates warning labels while lawmakers voted to ban a related product called 7-OH amid rising addiction concerns.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3-5 p.m. — Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch — Free entry — Engage with the Neighborhood Specialist and share your thoughts on local services.

Capital Concert Series Featuring Kansas and Muscle Shoals

5-8:30 p.m. — Empire State Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of free concerts and festivities at the Plaza this summer.

Neighborhood Specialist Office Hours

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch — Free entry — Engage with your local Neighborhood Specialist and share your thoughts on community services.

Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Classic Rock Night

5-11 p.m. — Washington Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of high-energy classic rock with FJ's tribute to Foreigner and Journey.

Atomic Rule Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Empire Underground — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with Atomic Rule and The Virgos in Albany.

John Caparulo Comedy Show

9:15 PM — Funny Bone — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian John Caparulo at the Funny Bone Comedy Club.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

7:30-9:30 p.m. — MVP Arena — Tickets from $81 — Experience the electrifying atmosphere of WWE SmackDown live in Albany.