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Albany
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Hoosick Falls woman, Kaila Crawford, was arrested after officers found five malnourished dogs and children in unsafe conditions in her home — she now faces 5 counts of animal cruelty and 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ A 33-year-old Schenectady man, Jabree Jones — known as Breezy — pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and gun crimes after a search in Albany and Halfmoon found dozens of firearms and large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine used in his conspiracy from January to May 2023. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ A 32-year-old man named Parrish Butler received nine years in prison and five years probation after pleading guilty to drug and weapon charges from a police raid on February 26—he admitted to possessing illegal drugs, a ghost gun, and high-capacity magazines at his home. ABC NEWS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albany has restored its school zone cameras to full-time operation for the upcoming school year—running Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and reminding drivers to follow speed limits in school zones. ABC NEWS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As students return to classrooms, health officials warn that falling vaccination rates from 95% to 92% may make outbreaks of measles and whooping cough more likely — pediatricians urge parents to talk with them for accurate advice. WRGB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Troy approved a proposal to build 86 tiny homes on the Leonard Hospital lot for residents aged 55 and older with market-rate rents of $1,700 to $2,000. Construction will begin in October and some homes will be ready by next summer (the project includes a community pavilion and outdoor amenities). ABC NEWS 10
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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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Nurse Blake Live Show
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Palace Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy a night of comedy with Nurse Blake in Albany.
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Auto Recyclers NorthEast Convention & TraceShow
Sep 18-20 — Hilton Albany — Check official website for entry fees — A premier gathering for automotive recycling professionals to network and explore new technologies.
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