Good morning, Albany.

Troy’s oldest eatery, Manory’s Restaurant, received a $50,000 historic preservation grant to cover building improvements and operational expenses—about $40,000 will go to work like painting and mortar repair.

Co-owner Connor McGrath said renovations will be completed before next spring so the restaurant can continue serving locals.

Paul Muldoon and Rogue Oliphant will perform at Cherry Valley Artworks on August 30 at 7:30 PM—showcasing their new single ahead of their album Visible from Space, which will release on September 12.

The event will feature a blend of spoken word and original music from the renowned poet and the musical collective.

Three local fairs—Columbia County Fair, Great Schaghticoke Fair, and Fonda Fair—have been open since August 27 and will run through September 1.

Visitors can enjoy free parking, special promotions, and family attractions including a sensory safe space while ride lights, sounds and music are turned off Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.

Animator Evens Angulo-Duvil has scheduled screenings of his animated documentary The Aura of Upstate for Sunday at Kickback Studios in Troy and for Sept.

27 at Moon & River Cafe in Schenectady—his film pays tribute to the creative voices of the region. He plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund a documentary series—an effort that may support his goal of establishing a new animation studio.

Elizabeth Kiss, 64, became Union College’s first female president and now leads the school with a focus on welcoming international students and defending academic freedom during challenging times.

She is inspired by her immigrant parents who fought for freedom during Hungary’s troubled past—shaping her strong commitment to unity and progress.

Researchers at the University at Albany are planting American pawpaw trees in underserved neighborhoods to cool urban heat and provide fresh fruit—this initiative is supported by a $5 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service and trains students to run a tree nursery.

The Environmental Facilities Corporation announced its record-setting water infrastructure investment yesterday at Corning Riverfront Park—EFC President Maureen A.

Coleman said the funding will boost water quality, update old systems, improve flood resilience, and create thousands of jobs while urging communities to apply for new grants.

Families and Albany Medical College students met at Albany Rural Cemetery to honor 171 cadaver donors whose gifts help train future doctors and ease grief for loved ones.

The event featured tributes to donors like Dewaina Mullis (a 59-year-old who had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) and underscored the lasting value of their gift.

A local developer First Columbia LLC plans to build a nine story mixed use office tower with apartments, a restaurant and a plaza on the vacant lot at 705 Broadway in downtown Albany—this project will mark the city’s first new office tower in two decades and will be reviewed by the city planning board next month.

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.

Bulldog Courage Concert

4-6 p.m. — Empire Live — Prices vary — Experience an exciting live performance featuring Bulldog Courage and Death Before Dishonor.

Phantogram Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Tickets from $54 — Enjoy a night of alternative music with Phantogram in Albany.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peak Live Concert

11:30 p.m. — Lark Hall — Free entry — Experience an energetic Wheel Aftershow with Brooklyn’s psychedelic indie funk quartet PEAK.