Good morning, Albany.

The 43rd season of the NYS Writers Institute will kick off Wednesday with singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant in a live conversation, and the 9th-annual Albany Book Festival will take place on Sept.

26 with several literary events (previewed by director Paul Grondahl).

The Greenville Central School District addressed a bus driver shortage by introducing two hub routes for trade program students to reach Greenville High School (with stops at parks, town buildings, churches and fire departments and pickups starting at 5:55 a.m.) beginning next school year and subject to schedule adjustments.

Albany County says demolition of the Central Warehouse is nearing as cleanup work ends.

Workers removed over 4,000 tons of debris from the 400,000 sqft building (143 Montgomery Street), and demolition will begin once Amtrak permits are secured.

On Aug. 31, the Roundtable Panel featured Theresa Bourgeois (policy and communications expert), Libby Post (political consultant), Kathy Sheehan (former mayor) and Mike Spain (ex–Times Union editor) as they held an open discussion on issues in Albany.

Dr. Robert Scagnelli of Albany ENT and Allergy Services appeared on Medical Monday on Aug.

31 to explain techniques for improving nasal breathing, treating sleep apnea, and managing sinus issues. Hosted by Ray Graf, viewers were invited to call 800-348-2551 or email [email protected] with their questions.

UAlbany cross country has announced its 2026 schedule starting with the Marist Season Opener on Sept.

4 at Vassar Farm in Poughkeepsie, followed by meets at Manhattan and Lehigh with home races and regional championships planned later.

University at Albany freshman forward Yuta Kimata was named America East Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week after scoring the opening goal in a 3-0 win over Colgate; the Great Danes will return Friday, Sept.

4 (7:00 p.m.) when they travel to Dartmouth.

University at Albany linebacker Dillon Dunathan earned CAA Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, and a key interception in the season opener against New Hampshire.

The Great Danes will play at University at Buffalo on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:00 p.m.

University at Albany freshman forward Oluchi Njoku earned the America East Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week award after scoring her first collegiate goal against Quinnipiac on Saturday; the Great Danes will host Stonehill on Thursday, Sept.

3 at 6:30 p.m. (it is her first honor).