Good morning, Albany.

Penzeys Spices will open a new 3,100-square-foot store at Wolf Road Park in Colonie by early fall — the first major tenant after recent upgrades — after failing to secure lease terms at its Stuyvesant Plaza location in February.

Joshua Fowler (26) pleaded not guilty to murder charges linked to the June 18 killings of his wife, father, and grandmother at his Grafton home in Rensselaer County Court, and he faces a potential life sentence if convicted.

An Albany man, Khyir N.

Williams (21), was stopped Thursday at 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of First and North Swan Streets for a traffic violation and was found with a loaded Glock 9mm handgun with a high-capacity magazine holding 17 rounds, and he faces two counts of criminal possession of a weapon with arraignment scheduled for Friday morning at Albany City Criminal Court.

Saratoga County deputies arrested Paul Daby Jr., 68, on Tuesday, June 24 for tampering with evidence after discovering 14 dead Chihuahua dogs in garbage bags in his car trunk—Albany deputies also arrested 39-year-old London Jae for aggravated animal cruelty after the dogs reportedly died from extreme heat in an RV at a Quality Inn & Suites parking lot between June 6 and June 7.

Joshua Fowler, 26, is set to be arraigned at 10 a.m. today in Rensselaer County Court after being charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife, father, and grandmother in Cropseyville on June 18 — authorities reported no motive has been determined.

Utility crews are repairing a water main break on Spring Street that occurred early Friday morning between Lark Street and Henry Johnson Boulevard; drivers are advised to use caution while passing the area.

Bethlehem town planners approved a $6.5M sidewalk overhaul—93% funded by state and federal grants—along Bridge Street, Delaware Avenue, Kenwood, Elsmere and New Scotland Road on June 25.

Creighton Manning Engineering will lead design work through 2025 with construction bids expected in late 2026.

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.

Summer Art Fest 2025

12-5 p.m. — Quackenbush Square — Free entry — Experience an interactive and immersive arts festival for all ages in Downtown Albany.

Kids Mindfulness & Yoga Summer Camp

9 AM – 12 PM — The Hot Yoga Spot — $250.00 — A fun and engaging camp merging yoga, mindfulness, and creativity for children aged 5-10.

Speed Dating in Albany for Singles Aged 24-39

8:30-10:30 p.m. — The Loft @205 — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a cozy and vibrant atmosphere.