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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Attendees enjoyed the Upper Madison Street Fair on Sept. 28th in Albany, playing chess, table tennis, and enjoying live music and theater while browsing food, books, and craft vendors—highlighting a day of local community fun. The event brought together families and neighbors to celebrate local culture. Times Union
- ➤ On Sunday, children and adults raced at The Crossings of Colonie in the annual Crossings 5K Challenge and Kids Run to raise funds for the Colonie Youth Center’s childcare and recreation programs—local winners were celebrated after the race. Times Union
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arch Stanton Quartet will hold a series of free performances at libraries across Albany County inspired by Paul Bowles' novel The Sheltering Sky. The events, supported by a community arts grant—coordinated by Advance Albany County Alliance—will offer music, readings and reflections that engage local audiences. WAMC
- ➤ Hobbyists in the Capital Region can attend several card shows in October, including a free show at Trinity Episcopal Church on October 4 in Fishkill and an event at Albany Armory on October 5 featuring tournaments and celebrity guests, while other shows in Kingston, Schenectady, Albany, Poughkeepsie, and Saratoga offer free or low-cost admission with activities set from morning to mid-afternoon—highlighting a growing interest in games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Winifred Goldring broke barriers by becoming New York’s first female state paleontologist at the State Museum in Albany, where she also designed key exhibits and spent 40 years advancing science. A historic marker at 830 Thatcher Park Road in Voorheesville honors her legacy—showing how her career opened doors for future scientists. WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The City School District of Albany has seen a positive change since it started the bell-to-bell cell phone ban a month ago—administrators report that high school hallways and cafeterias are livelier while family communication remains steady. Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter noted that managing two entry points for 2,700 students has been challenging but the overall impact is encouraging. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A New York court ordered state cannabis regulators to temporarily stop enforcing a stricter rule on how close marijuana dispensaries can be to schools so that 152 businesses and applicants may use the older door-to-door measurement standard until February 15. Acting Justice Keri Savona handed down the decision on September 25 and lawmakers will work on a fix in January—providing stability for affected businesses. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ On September 25, a Third Department Appellate Division panel rejected Jackson Demolition Services’ request to pause demolition of Central Warehouse while a lawsuit over the contract is pending. Advance Albany County Alliance and its contractors will continue work with plans to complete demolition by early 2026—despite ongoing legal challenges. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Albany Med Health System has started a $25 million expansion at Greene Medical Arts in Catskill—this project will bring the area its first same-day surgery center with four new operating rooms and two procedure rooms. The work will also add advanced cardiac care and other services and is set to finish in 2027. WRGB
- ➤ The New York State Department of Health will distribute $19.5 million to 21 groups to boost health care education—helping schools, hospitals and centers offer tutoring, advising and tuition aid for up to five years. The awards are part of a program aimed at reducing barriers so more students complete their health care training. WRGB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP will become the main tenant in Albany’s first new office tower in 20 years at 705 Broadway—where the firm will consolidate its satellite offices—and will create more than 200 professional jobs downtown. The project includes a PILOT agreement, parking arrangements with the Albany Parking Authority, and plans for a public restaurant and coffee shop. WAMC
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Albany Job Fair
9 AM – 4 PM — Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Latham — Free admission — Explore opportunities with 90+ companies hiring in Albany.
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NORTHEAST Regional Campus Activities Conference 2025
Oct 3-5 — Hilton Albany — Membership and Delegate Pass required — Engage in educational sessions and showcases for student and professional development.
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Albany Skelly Run
12:00 AM — 123 S Main Ave, Albany, NY — Tickets on sale now — Get ready for a spooky fun run filled with Halloween surprises and an after-party extravaganza.
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Sir Chloe Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Empire Live — Tickets from $26 — Experience an electrifying performance by Sir Chloe at a vibrant local venue.
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