Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
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🎭 Culture
Chef Ric Orlando joined the Food Friday radio show on Friday at WAMC, where he discussed his work at Good Neighbor Food Pantry and answered cooking questions.
Hosted by Ray Graf, the segment preceded the CHEFS event on Sept. 29 — featuring local chefs supporting the Regional Food Bank.
🏛️ Government
The local council is repurposing fast fashion waste to fill potholes in Albany, testing a creative recycling method that may cut repair costs.
Officials plan to expand the pilot program next month (pending resource review) and monitor community feedback (approval expected soon).
Rensselaer County lawmakers approved a near-total ban on kratom on Thursday, Sept.
24 and County Executive Steve McLaughlin is set to decide next week whether to sign the measure (community members shared personal stories during the hearing).
🏈 Sports
UAlbany’s Great Danes fought hard to force a five-set match but lost to UMBC 3-2 at PE Gym.
The team will travel to Newark on Friday, Oct. 2 at 5:00 p.m. to face NJIT.
Special Olympics athletes received medals today at Kevin G.
Langley School in Albany after competing in sports such as running, basketball, badminton and bowling. Albany police + Center for Disability Services partnered to honor their achievements.
UAlbany women’s rowing is set for the fall season (starting Sept.
27) as coach Kim Chavers leads a 42-member roster that includes returning athletes, four transfers, and 15 freshmen while a revamped coaching staff readies the team to compete in regattas from Schenectady to Boston.
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