Friday, July 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a film crew began shooting a historical drama downtown plus parking restrictions affect Lodge Street from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Broadway between Pine and State Streets from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. City officials and police are working with local contractors to manage the film shoot plus the production is expected to boost local business. WRGB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tipsy Moose Tap and Tavern plans to open its fourth location in Delmar with renovations at the former 333 Café site resuming this year—aiming to welcome patrons with an outdoor patio and second-floor deck before the end of 2025. Owners Brendan Brader and Rob Tario said the new location will offer the chain's familiar comfort food and rotating draft list that have made its other sites neighborhood favorites. Spotlight News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Schenectady woman said Broadway Cars in Albany scammed her on June 2nd when she traded her 2015 Ford Escape and $11,000 in cash for a used 2017 Infiniti that soon would not start properly, and the dealership did not pay off the $3,600 lien on her old car — leaving her with a broken car and a damaged credit score. WRGB
- ➤ Colonie police charged 54-year-old William Nevins with second-degree grand larceny after he misappropriated more than $120,000 from the Latham Soccer Club checking account for personal purchases between September 2017 and May 2022—Nevins was arraigned on July 24 and released as the investigation continues. ABC NEWS 10
SHOP NEWS
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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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Charcuterie Board & Sip Event
6-8 p.m. — Washington Tavern — $65 per person — Build your own delicious charcuterie board while enjoying drinks and a fun night out with friends.
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Sober Summer Dance Party
7-10 p.m. — Central Avenue Albany — Free entry — Dance to uplifting music in a vibrant sober community atmosphere with food and giveaways.
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