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Albany
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colonie police responded to a series of crime incidents—ranging from arresting a Troy woman for destroying evidence at a Super 8 motel to handling cases of domestic violence, DWI, shoplifting, and warrant-related offenses from Aug. 4 to Aug. 15. Spotlight News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Champlain Hudson Power Express cable—sending Canadian hydropower to New York City—is in its final stage and will be completed this fall. Work on the cable under Lake Champlain near Westport shows steady progress as it connects local communities to the city grid. Times Union
- ➤ First Columbia proposed a nine-story office building at 705 Broadway that will include a 100-seat restaurant and a 56-unit apartment building to boost downtown commerce. Gov. Hochul is expected to allocate part of her $200 million economic development funds to support the project—Albany Planning Board will review the proposal soon. Times Union
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Watervliet will share property assessment services with Cohoes starting early September—after its assessor retired. Cohoes' assessor Sharlene Gillan will work four days in Cohoes and one day in Watervliet as Watervliet pays Cohoes $21,000 for employment costs. Times Union
- ➤ New York lawmakers passed a bipartisan law that bans social media platforms from using automated algorithms to target minors and sending overnight notifications, and Gov. Hochul signed it in June 2024. The attorney general’s office is expected to release draft regulations in the coming weeks—these rules must be finalized and go through a public comment period before the law takes effect after April 2026—raising questions about its future impact. Times Union
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, a 2-year-old filly named Catchy trained by Mark Hennig was euthanized at Saratoga Race Course after sustaining a catastrophic left front injury when the wire unseated jockey Jose Lezcano—who was taken to Albany Medical Center for evaluation. Times Union
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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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