Good morning, Albany.

Residents of The Knick in Albany have formed a tenant union with 66% joining to demand better living conditions.

The union (with over 80 members) launches Saturday and has sent a demand letter to owner Stratus, which must reply within 14 days.

The nearly month-long motorcycle ride from Oregon stopped in the Capital Region on Wednesday to honor fallen soldiers including National Guard pilots CW2 John Grassia III and CW2 Casey Frankoski.

The ride will continue to Arlington and conclude in August — keeping their memory alive.

The Colonie Senior Service Center received a $150,000 grant from the State budget to fix transportation challenges so seniors can stay on the move until 2027 - officials say the funding will strengthen local transit options.

WAMC aired a conversation on Wednesday, July 22 at 3 p.m. where host David Guistina spoke with Patrick Battuello, founder and president of Horse Racing Wrongs, who detailed issues in the horse racing industry including animal cruelty and misuse of tax dollars.

Construction is underway at Trader Joe's on Wolf Road in Colonie after officials approved an expansion that adds extra parking (and signs for a new entrance).

Vale Cemetery in Schenectady uncovered a nearly 200-year-old headstone and 300 to 400 unmarked graves, a finding that may offer new insights into local burial practices.

Three siblings have been painting a vibrant mural on the Erie Canal Trail tunnel in Rotterdam since early July as part of a local beautification project.

They face challenges from recent rain, heat and smoke (which caused drips and delays) and plan to complete the work by the end of the month.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is promoting pheasant hunting to build a conservation ethic by raising and releasing over 30,000 pheasants on public lands, and it is accepting comments through Saturday + the plan was unveiled last month.

Wildfire smoke from fires in Canada triggered statewide air quality advisories last week, and residents turned to UAlbany experts for answers.

The university’s mobile lab (housed in a Dodge Sprinter) and a network of 17 Mesonet sites tracked pollutants to assess health risks.

On July 22, WAMC's David Guistina interviewed climate reporter Amudalat Ajasa from New York Focus about a herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease affecting a New York farm town (the discussion highlighted ongoing local health concerns).

Kenney Apartments tenants will receive $400K in refunds after a settlement between the attorney general’s office + building owners, effective today to address rent overcharges.

The University at Albany was picked 11th in a 13-team Coastal Athletic Association preseason poll while linebacker Dillon Dunathan earned All-CAA Honorable Mention, with the Great Danes set to open their 2026 season at home against New Hampshire on Friday, Aug.

28 at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium.

Franz Ferdinand Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Live — Tickets from $89 — Experience the iconic sounds of Franz Ferdinand live in Albany!

Guster Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Egg — Tickets vary — Enjoy an evening of catchy melodies from the beloved American rock band Guster.