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Albany
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Troy Police are investigating an explosion outside a home on O’Neil St. near McClellandland Avenue that injured two children who were taken to the hospital Sunday evening while detectives gathered evidence in the area. NewsChannel 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Watervliet motorcyclist Christopher Dilallo, 41, crashed on Friday morning on 19th Street when his bike hit a turning vehicle and was ejected, and he died Sunday morning in Syracuse—police say the investigation is ongoing. ABC NEWS 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ An 'Out of Reach' report by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress found that housing costs have sharply outpaced wages in the Hudson Valley since 2020—two working adults sharing rent in Westchester County now pay over 30 percent of their income for a two-bedroom apartment. WAMC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara introduced the Utility Rate Hike Legislative Review Act to let lawmakers review National Grid’s rate increases, which will raise most households' bills by about $600 over three years—he believes this measure will ease the burden on working families. National Grid defended the hike as a compromise to maintain reliable service. WAMC
- ➤ State senators said they will investigate New York’s rising home insurance premiums as more frequent natural disasters drive up costs for property owners—planning to hold a hearing later this year and request data from the Department of Financial Services to understand why profits remain high. Times Union
- ➤ New York is increasing law enforcement patrols and sobriety tests on roads until September 1 — Governor Kathy Hochul announced the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to target impaired and reckless drivers using marked and unmarked vehicles. WRGB
- ➤ The Albany County Sheriff’s Office will host a gun buyback event today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Board of Elections in Albany’s South End. The program — part of the PEACE initiative to curb gun violence — will exchange operable handguns for pre-paid Mastercard gift cards and will recur every 10 to 14 days with future dates pending. ABC NEWS 10
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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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Brooke Alexx Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Empire Underground — Tickets from $32 — Catch the latest sounds of Brooke Alexx live in Albany!
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