Good morning, Albany.

Out of the Pits Dog Rescue will set up a special pen with adoptable pit bull dogs at the Guilderland Farmers Market at the public library on Sunday, September 7.

The rescue will host an adoption clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—providing pet adoption resources.

Non-partisan community groups held a press conference on Friday, September 5th, in front of City Hall in Troy to demand government transparency and due process after ICE actions led to multiple detentions—reports document at least 36 detentions in Troy, one deportation and various ICE encounters since February.

Lauren Vanroy and Alyssa Anthony launched The Sip Society mobile coffee bar this summer to serve handcrafted espresso drinks at hospitals, workplaces, and private parties in Albany.

They plan to expand service with seasonal specials, including a banana bread flavored latte — a new way to bring coffee shop convenience to local events.

A 79-year-old resident of Eddy Village Green was injured in February when a nursing assistant pushed her to the floor causing a hip fracture and limited mobility, and her family has sued the facility for alleged neglect while the aide was fired and state investigators review the matter—criminal charges may follow.

Samir Princeton and Dejouné Smith faced upgraded murder charges in Albany for a May barbershop drive-by shooting that killed Tyrone Staley — they pleaded not guilty as new evidence led the district attorney to restart trial steps with defense motions due October 20 and a community response set for November 3.

The Rockefeller Institute of Government in Albany released a report showing over 90 percent of the state’s drinking water systems have inventoried lead pipes — more than 200 systems remain unlogged.

The analysis used data from municipalities that submitted their inventories under the Lead Pipes Right to Know Act.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan danced with Albany City School District Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter at Albany High (she said the friendly battle is a tradition she will miss as she is not running for re-election).

Two proposed pipelines by the Williams Companies are under review by the Department of Environmental Conservation after earlier rejection, and Gov. Kathy Hochul faces criticism from environmental advocates who claim the projects do not meet strict climate standards — some state lawmakers are considering new rules to tighten the approval process.

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.

Jade Bird Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Live — Tickets starting at $36 — Experience the captivating sounds of Jade Bird in Albany.

Graham Barham Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Empire Underground — Tickets from $40 — Catch Graham Barham live in Albany with a range of ticket options.

CHEFS: Palm Royale

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Albany Capital Center — Support culinary excellence — Experience a delightful evening of farm-to-table tastings and community spirit.