Good morning, Albany.

On Saturday, horse racing fans gathered at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga for the Saturday Morning Social—a free two-hour event with meet and greets, racing seminars and complimentary coffee and doughnuts—co-organized by the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders to celebrate the museum’s 75th anniversary.

A mass shooting on Livingston Avenue in Albany's Arbor Hill neighborhood injured four teenagers and one adult early Saturday morning at about 1:10 a.m.—all were taken to Albany Medical Center.

Bethlehem police arrested Mandy Brown on June 17 for allegedly taking $145,485.57 from a local medical practice by overpaying herself—she will return to court on July 15.

On July 5, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Police Chief Brendan Cox held a press conference at the Albany Police Department headquarters to address shootings that occurred on July 4 — officials said further details will follow.

Late Friday night, Albany police reported that on the 300 block of Madison Avenue near South Swan Street at about 10 p.m., a flare gun fired into a residence ignited a full fire before handgun shots wounded four people, including a 17-year-old in critical condition plus three others with leg injuries, and while victims were being taken to Albany Medical Center an ambulance struck a parked car, injuring a police officer’s leg plus the investigation is underway.

Alive at Five moved its free music concerts from Jennings Landing to Tricentennial Park, and on June 26 Emo Night brought many people downtown — several local businesses saw more customers afterward.

City leaders and local promoters plan new events this summer to keep downtown busy — they hope better weather and strong promotions will boost support for the area.

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.

Albany Career Fair

9:30 AM-12:30 PM — Marriott Albany — Free entry — Meet with top recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies to explore career opportunities.

2025 CrossFit Games - Friday Only

8:59-10:29 a.m. — MVP Arena — Tickets available — Experience elite athletes showcasing unparalleled strength and endurance at the CrossFit Games.

Spitzies Harley-Davidson Ride for Ronald McDonald House Charities

10:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Spitzie's Harley-Davidson of Albany — Donations welcome — Support children's health and well-being with a charity motorcycle ride.

Albany County Summer Hockey School

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Albany County Hockey Facility — $560 — Develop your hockey skills with focused training sessions daily.