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Albany
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casella Waste Systems in Colonie heard meows from recycling and called animal control, which rescued two 9-day-old kittens that Noah’s Kingdom Humane Society took in (feeding them with an eye dropper) while planning to spay, neuter and test them when older (preparing them for adoption). ABC NEWS 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Albany Fre Department answered a call for a fire at 176 Benson Street on Saturday when the team was dispatched at 2:55 a.m.+ arriving five minutes later, they quickly put out the blaze with no injuries while investigators examined the cause. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A homeless man with a history of assaults at Market 32, 60-year-old Paul McMahon, was arrested on July 21 for allegedly stealing items and charged with burglary—a felony—and petit larceny, a misdemeanor; he remains in custody and is set to appear in Bethlehem Town Court on Aug. 19. Spotlight News
- ➤ Police arrested three New York City suspects at 4:55 p.m. on July 30 at a La-Z-Boy store after they tried to use fake checks and IDs at Citizens Bank on Loudon Road; the suspects are charged with felony crimes including possession of a forgery device and attempted grand larceny and are now held in Albany County jail. Spotlight News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ College student Zee Camp led a ceramics class for people with disabilities in Troy at The Flour Bender Bakeshop — the workshop focused on creating a safe, accessible art space that removed physical barriers for all participants. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Danny Donohue, a longtime union leader who headed CSEA for 26 years, died on Aug. 10 at age 81. He fought for better pay and job protections for public workers and is survived by his wife and three children—private services will be held in Clifton Park. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On August 3, a group of teenagers with the anti-smoking group Reality Check cleaned up Swinburne Park by collecting discarded cigarette butts and vaping devices — items that harm wildlife, soil and water. They placed 100 red flags on Wednesday to mark cleanup sites and will tell the city council to add vaping rules to the park. WRGB
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CRVN Mini Golf Event
6:30-8 p.m. — All 4 Fun Entertainment — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a family fun night of mini golf and activities with CRVN.
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Tommy: The Movie Screening
10 PM – 12 AM — Scene One Spectrum 8 Theatres — Cost not listed — Geek out at a screening of the classic musical with like-minded fans.
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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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Meet the Scientist: Heather Clark
12 PM — New York State Museum — Free entry — Discover how archaeological mapping unveils the stories beneath our feet with expert Heather Clark.
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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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Phantogram Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets from $54 — Enjoy a night of alternative music with Phantogram in Albany.
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Improvement Movement Concert
7-11 p.m. — Lark Hall — Check website for ticket info — Experience the eclectic sounds of Atlanta's Improvement Movement live on stage.
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Harvest Craft Fair
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Shaker Heritage Society — Suggested donation of $5 — Enjoy a family-friendly weekend with a petting zoo, live music, and over 65 vendors.
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Tunnel to Towers Climb
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. — Albany Mall — Registration fee required — Honor the heroism of firefighters and participate in a community climb.
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Adam Sandler Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — MVP Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with the iconic comedian Adam Sandler.
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