Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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💼 Business
The Cookie Factory is closing its Troy and Halfmoon retail stores after 20 years of service — its cookies will remain available at local retailers like Hannaford and Stewart’s.
🎓 Education
On Aug. 25, WAMC's David Guistina interviewed Mike Goodwin from The Times Union about a local school district needing extra class space to serve more students.
The discussion focused on efforts to address growing enrollment & expand community classrooms.
UAlbany welcomed its largest first-year class in 182 years last week as over 3,500 new Great Danes gathered at Collins Circle for a candlelight convocation and continued Welcome Week events at Casey Stadium, while President Rodríguez urged them to seize every opportunity.
🏥 Health
Kevin Ryan, in his seventh season running Dog E.
Style Gourmet Hotdogs on Broadway in Rensselaer, suffered a heart attack and vows to return to his business soon.
🏈 Sports
UAlbany Athletics has unveiled a revamped game day experience for the 2026 season at Casey Stadium + Great Dane Game Day now offers pregame festivities, tailgating in nearby grass lots, and an updated schedule that includes the season opener on Aug.
28 vs. UNH.
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