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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WRGB
- ➤ 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. Spotlight News
- ➤ 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. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ 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. NewsChannel 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Times Union
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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