Good morning, Albany.

The state Education Department is considering new AI rules for schools after reversing its stance on classroom robots.

J.P. O’Hare (spokesman) said the changes are already being contemplated.

Twenty-six UAlbany women's rowing athletes earned spots on the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for Spring, as their achievements ranged from Honors to High Honors while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA in CAA sports.

UAlbany’s women’s volleyball team earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 10th straight year.

Coach Josh Pickard said the honor recognizes the team’s classroom effort and athletic performance.

Distinguished Professor Tom Begley at UAlbany was awarded $3.9M for a five-year study on how cells respond to naphthalene in wood smoke to improve firefighter safety.

The project with MIT and the University of Arizona will start experiments on human cells and firefighter blood samples in two years (study continues).

The Albany County Department of Mental Health launched a street psychiatry pilot program on Monday to bring mental health services to homeless residents (157 facing behavioral challenges) by using a van equipped with supplies around the county.

County leaders expect the outreach may help build relationships leading to recovery.

The Susquehanna SPCA has closed its facility to visitors due to parvovirus among puppies rescued from a cruelty investigation, while the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley is closed today and tomorrow to care for its rescued birds and cats — adoptions continue by appointment and donations are accepted.

The Coastal Athletic Association honored over 700 student-athletes during the spring semester, including 45 UAlbany football players — recognized for meeting standards on the Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.

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.