Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
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🏘️ Community
A recent study shows that while homelessness has declined statewide, the Capital Region saw a sharp increase with Columbia-Greene recording the largest spike.
🎭 Culture
On Friday, July 24, 2026, WAMC hosted Food Friday with ice cream experts Megan Kitsock of Supreme Soft Serve and Julian Hom of Alleyway Ice Cream answering local questions on creative flavors (hosted by Aaron Shellow-Lavine).
The event showcased locally sourced treats.
The Red Lion Inn will host Voices of Democracy: Imagining America: The Next 250 on Wednesday, July 29 with festive food and drinks starting at 5 p.m., followed by an evening of songs, storytelling and poetry led by Robert Egan plus musical director Johnny Irion.
🎓 Education
Twenty-one students graduated from Shaker Place Rehab & Nursing Center's paid CNA training program after completing three weeks of full-time clinical and classroom instruction.
They are now eligible to take the state certification exam for a career in health care.
🎉 Albany Events
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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.
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