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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews rescued a man who fell around 150 feet from an abandoned cement silo in Catskill late Friday night at the Leigh Cement Plant on State Route 9W—firefighters found him 120 feet down and brought him to Albany Medical Center with minor injuries. NewsChannel 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady's Danny Taylor, owner of The People’s Joint cannabis dispensary at 501 State St., was told by state officials that his shop is too near a school due to a technical measurement error—he may have to move when his license expires next August. Over 150 dispensaries statewide face a similar risk if state law is not amended soon. Times Union
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 36-year-old Albany man, Daniel T. Grimm, faced charges on July 10 for four counts of petit larceny and one count of burglary after repeated thefts at Market 32 in Slingerlands — he will appear in court on Aug. 8 while on probation supervision. Spotlight News
- ➤ Gregory Milgo, a 46-year-old newspaper deliveryman from Albany on parole, allegedly attempted to cash a $25 Christmas tip three extra times and was arrested by Bethlehem police on Wednesday, July 9 on charges that include possession of a forged instrument and petit larceny—he was arraigned and set to return to court on July 15. Spotlight News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, four-time Grammy winner Karen Clark Sheard headlined Gospel Night at Empire State Plaza Convention Center, and on Saturday the Black Arts and Cultural Festival ended with final performances by The Men of Soul and Dru Hill. Times Union
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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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Columbia County Fair
8 PM – 6 PM — Columbia County Fairgrounds — Admission fees vary — A delightful week of fun, rides, and local showcases.
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Bulldog Courage Concert
4-6 p.m. — Empire Live — Prices vary — Experience an exciting live performance featuring Bulldog Courage and Death Before Dishonor.
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