Good morning, Albany.

At Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony, officials announced that the 162-year-old Slingerlands Train Station baggage building (Old Freight Depot) will soon be lifted and moved onto a new concrete foundation.

The project will also repair its deteriorating brick and wood framing to preserve this historic structure.

Menands officials showed heavy damage on a fire truck removed from Broadway one hour before the update; the truck remains damaged from a May fire while the mayor provided recovery details (video confirms the condition).

A fire at Brandywine Apartments in Guilderland around 8 a.m. today forced 17 residents from eight units to evacuate as firefighters worked to contain the blaze and the Red Cross helped arrange temporary shelter.

Debbie Pusatere, owner of Arise Fitness in Clifton Park, faces a social media backlash after a viral video falsely linked her to racist, anti-Muslim remarks toward a minor, which has hurt her business with hateful comments and poor reviews (she has blue eyes, not brown).

National Grid New York earned two Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response awards for its storm recovery and mutual-aid work in 2026, handling a January outage in Buffalo, aiding Con Edison during a winter storm in New York City, and addressing a June windstorm upstate + its work restored power to thousands.

UAlbany’s Living in Languages released its 4th volume on Sept.

10, featuring translations of poetry and essays that explore identity, memory and culture. The issue includes UAlbany alum April Schmidt’s translation of Venezuelan poet Hanni Ossott’s work (Del país de la pena).

UAlbany researchers partnered with NASA to build an AI tool that predicts power outages using satellite and weather data.

The tool will help utility companies test forecasts in the Northeast, South and California as they plan for severe storms.

Richard Stearns, a Turing Award winner who taught at UAlbany from 1978 to 2000, is remembered for his quiet wisdom and lasting impact on computer science and mentoring.

His legacy will be featured in an upcoming ACM book scheduled for publication next year.

Albany’s Nightlife Economy Council released its final report detailing recommendations for a vibrant nightlife.

The report calls for a storefront registry, signature experiences, a business coordinator, repeal of the Cabaret Law, and expanded free parking (aimed at boosting night activity).

Attorney Andrew Carboy of 9/11 Health Watch explained on Power & Politics this week how thousands of Ground Zero air quality documents were released after Sept.

11 and what steps will follow.

Officials are investigating reports of unsanitary and unsafe conditions at the Albany Center for Independent Living after complaints described a Delmar adult home as uninhabitable.

They seek answers to improve conditions and ensure safer care for residents (pending further review).

UAlbany’s women’s golf team begins its 2026 fall season with high hopes and a packed schedule.

They tee off today at Bucknell Invitational at Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg, PA and will host the Doc Sauers Invitational in Delmar later this month, featuring returning veterans + new talent.