Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Albany.
💼 Business
Two new businesses are set to open soon in Guilderland, with Shake Shack starting service on Aug.
5 at the former TGI Friday’s site at Stuyvesant Plaza and Costco opening Aug. 6 near Crossgates Mall (the warehouse retailer is expected to add over 150 local jobs).
🎭 Culture
This week, local booksellers Suzanna Hermans (Oblong Books in Rhinebeck and Millerton) and Mike Hare (Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs and Manchester Center) share their top book picks to help readers find fresh titles.
Their recommendations offer a curated list across various genres.
🏛️ Government
New York officials announced new rules that require social media companies to verify users' ages — a measure designed to protect young users.
Companies must choose from several verification methods as they work to adjust their platforms.
Nearly 80 animals were seized from a Schoharie County home Saturday and the Susquehanna SPCA is treating rescued pets—state Senator Jim Tedisco proposes a statewide animal abuser registry to strengthen animal cruelty laws as local officials consider additional measures.
🏥 Health
UAlbany chemist Qiang Zhang secured a $2M NIH grant yesterday to advance methods for building proteins to study rare brain diseases and target a hard-to-treat cancer protein.
His research creates a library of prion glycoproteins (with defined sugar patterns) and develops nanobody therapies.
Peptides are emerging as a popular trend for weight loss and muscle repair as local experts highlight their natural role in metabolism; the compounds are available online and through compounding pharmacies under non-FDA approved guidelines, prompting careful observation by health professionals.
🏈 Sports
UAlbany Athletics announced 2026 football tickets and parking passes are on sale via TicketReturn.
The season begins on Aug. 28 at Casey Stadium with a Blackout game (in black) and Family Weekend on Sept. 19, Homecoming on Oct. 3, Spooky Saturday on Oct. 31 and Senior Day on Nov. 14.
🎉 Albany Events
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Franz Ferdinand Concert
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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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