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Monday, July 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Victory Church held its annual Safe Summer initiative at Livingston Park—Pastor Charlie Muller handed out tickets for bikes and Nike sneakers to promote community engagement and reduce gun violence. The church will also hold a youth-centered gun buyback later this summer that offers sneakers for each handgun turned in by a teenager. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Lincoln Park Pool in Albany is back open after crews finished installing new equipment + its hours are 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. NewsChannel 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Albany Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident on the 100 block of Sherman Street that occurred early Sunday morning when officers responded at about 5:30 a.m. and found a 30-year-old woman with a gunshot wound inside her car who was treated on scene and taken to Albany Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries — the investigation is ongoing. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Albany police arrested a 21-year-old and three teens on July 5th for grand larceny and charges including criminal possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration; Logan Tropolosky will appear in Albany City Court on July 23rd. WRGB
- ➤ Troy Police are investigating after officers found several dogs in foul conditions at a home on 105th Street early Saturday—one dog was dead, others were in poor health, no one was present at the home, and the animals were taken to a local animal hospital. ABC NEWS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New York public schools will enforce a bell-to-bell cellphone ban next school year to help improve academic performance after local districts already reported better classroom focus. Teachers said classrooms had deeper discussions—fewer interruptions from cellphones—when they removed the devices during class. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A report from Leapfrog shows that 28.3% of low-risk mothers in New York have cesarean births— the second highest rate in the nation— and the state Department of Health said nearly one in three women gives birth this way, spurring programs to lower the rate. Times Union
- ➤ ER visits for tick bites are rising this summer as CDC data shows numbers nearly as high as in 2017 — with the Northeast and New York seeing more cases among young children and older adults. Health experts warn residents to use proper clothing and repellents to avoid tick bites — a measure to help reduce the risk of Lyme disease. ABC NEWS 10
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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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Descendents Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets start at $36 — Experience an energetic performance from the punk rock legends Descendents in Albany.
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Columbia County Sanctuary Movement Caribbean Festival
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Jennings Landing — Free entry — Experience vibrant performances from youth stilt teams and Moko Jumbies at this community celebration.
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