Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Albany.
🚧 Accidents
Heavy rain caused the water retention pond at Guilderland High School to overflow and flood both the grounds and building on Saturday, Aug.
8, prompting firefighters and school workers to spend hours cleaning up as floor damage is expected.
💼 Business
Community Bank opened a new Capital Region branch on Wolf Road in Colonie this week, offering both personal and business banking while planning to add more employees as it grows in the area.
🎭 Culture
The Media Project offers an inside look at media coverage with veteran editors including former Times Union Editor Rex Smith (and panelists Judy Patrick, Barbara Lombardo and David Lombardo) airing on WAMC.
It aired yesterday at 3:00 p.m. and will return tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.
🎓 Education
National Grid’s BioBus stopped at Lincoln Park on Friday and gave local children a hands-on science lab tour.
The mobile lab introduced new ways to learn about science + encouraged community exploration.
🏛️ Government
A bridge in Rensselaer County will be renamed to honor Robert Bornt, a fallen highway maintenance supervisor and fire chief.
Officials say the renaming recognizes his decades of service to the community.
🏥 Health
Saint Peter's Hospital in Albany is ranked the top regional hospital in the latest U.S. News & World Report ratings and earned high-performance marks in 16 conditions and procedures; it has held this top spot for 13 straight years.
🎉 Albany Events
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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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