Good morning, Albany.

Emack and Bolio’s has opened a new shop in Latham at Fresh Market Plaza on New Loudon Road + the store offers ice cream, cakes, chocolates, and milkshakes while joining its Albany location on Delaware Avenue.

Albany County announced a six‐week series of events to mark America 250, featuring historic tours and a bar crawl on the Fourth — plans set to highlight the county’s Revolutionary War heritage and draw visitors.

The New York State Education Department is considering cutting Regents Exams for competency-based assessments that emphasize applied learning, such as designing business plans and roller coasters (a pilot in Ulster County involved 500 participants).

Teachers support the idea but worry about its impact on continuous math learning.

Twelve UAlbany student-athletes earned America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete honors announced on Monday; they maintained a GPA over 3.75 while graduating during the 2025‑26 academic year and represent six athletic programs including women's soccer and volleyball.

County Executive Dan McCoy pulled the bus terminal plan at the old McDonald’s site in the South End after locals suggested alternatives like urgent care, pharmacy, grocery store, or park.

Officials plan to repurpose the property to boost local development, with final decisions coming soon.

The Capital District Transportation Authority unveiled a bus celebrating America’s 250th birthday that will travel across its six-county service area & be featured at special events such as July 4 fireworks at Empire State Plaza until Labor Day.

On Monday, June 22, Albany Medical Center hosted Medical Monday where Dr. Kelly Beers, director of the Glomerular Disease Center, spoke about advanced kidney treatments (chronic kidney disease and hypertension) as host Ray Graf led the discussion.

Albany Med is exploring a strategic affiliation with Ellis Medicine in Schenectady as both hospital systems evaluate the future of healthcare in the region.

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.