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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cheick Diarra, 21, was sentenced to 6 ½ years in state prison for his role in a shootout at Madison Park on Oct. 19, 2024 — he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and must serve 5 years of post-release supervision. NewsChannel 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Returning for its 31st year, the Capital Apple and Wine Festival will welcome fall by featuring local apples, wineries, cideries, distilleries, and meaderies at the Columbia County Fairgrounds at 182 Hudson Avenue in Chatham—set for September 13 and 14. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ The Hangar in Troy will host WAMM Fest 2025 on Sunday, September 14— the Capital Region’s first festival dedicated entirely to women-led music, with powerful harmonies, blazing guitars and a marketplace of women-owned businesses. WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at East Greenbush Central School District start the year with major upgrades from a $116 million capital project that broke ground in May and will roll out improvements for all seven schools over the next five years—Columbia High School now has a new roof and sports courts while elementary schools are set to receive new playgrounds, renovated libraries, extra classrooms, and air conditioning. District leaders said the project is expected to boost safety and learning environments. NewsChannel 13
- ➤ UAlbany senior Rohan Patrick Jr. created a vest that uses machine learning and vibrations to help visually impaired users navigate indoor environments as part of a 10-week summer research program at the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering. The program’s projects also developed devices that turn camera input into haptic feedback—teaching students practical innovation skills. University at Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Albany County Black Caucus held a roundtable to address the housing crisis in the Capital Region by focusing on affordable housing, assistance programs, and the rehabilitation of condemned buildings—officials plan further discussions on rent and senior housing. Local leaders stressed that lowering costs and providing better support for new homebuyers will be key to retaining housing stability. WRGB
- ➤ Albany officials began a $12 million multi-year project on Wednesday to repair roadways connecting Empire State Plaza to I-787, reducing eastbound lanes from two to one—keeping routes 9 and 20 open on a temporary roadway. Westbound traffic was not affected and further lane diversions will be announced later this year. WRGB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAlbany field hockey junior transfer Pilar Lorenzini was named Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday, September 3 after scoring key goals that led the Great Danes to two wins — she scored half of the team’s six goals with a game-winning strike over Hofstra on August 29 and the opener against Wagner on August 31. The team will host Columbia on Friday, September 5 as they continue their season. University at 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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