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Albany
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ County officials and law enforcement on Oct 1 urged for a state law to bar Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders from living within 1,500 feet of schools after a community member raised concerns about a resident near Castleton Elementary. They held a news conference in East Greenbush—supporting the decades-old proposal—while noting past legal challenges to similar measures. Times Union
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WAM Theatre is set to present the world premiere of '1999' by Stacey Isom Campbell which tells the story of a student who complains about a film made by Harvey Weinstein and of Emma facing guilt from actions in 1999—exploring how trauma touches three women’s lives. The play is a finalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill Theater Center and Modern New Works Festival and will run in the Berkshires from October 16 through November 2—under the direction of Artistic Director Genée Coreno. WAMC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Colonie CSD will host a school bus rodeo on October 18 at Sand Creek Middle School parking lot — a test of driving skills on an obstacle course designed for community members and bus drivers. The district will also hold a sign and drive event from 10:30 a.m. to noon to recruit new bus drivers in celebration of National School Bus Safety Week. ABC NEWS 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A black bear cub that was found in a dog crate at a Fulton County home in June was taken to a wildlife center in Greene County where it grew larger before officials released it back into the Adirondacks last week. Officials warned that keeping wild animals in captivity is illegal. ABC NEWS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Sheehan presented her final budget proposal for Albany with about $277M in operating funds and investments in safety and youth support—allocating $2M for police body cameras and $500K for youth initiatives. She highlighted a 3% increase from last year along with a 21% drop in overall crime and a 54% decline in shootings from 2024 to 2025. WRGB
- ➤ Domestic violence advocacy groups urged Gov. Hochul on Monday to include Kyra’s Law in the fiscal year 2027 Executive Budget to reform family court by requiring courts to review abuse claims before awarding custody. If enacted, the law—named after a 2-year-old victim—will take effect 270 days later and ban granting custody solely to improve a parent’s relationship with their child. ABC NEWS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Some Niskayuna homes have high copper levels in their tap water, causing stains and a metallic taste that has residents worried about their health. Town officials and the Schenectady County Department of Health are set to investigate further — locals are advised to use only cold water and to flush pipes before use. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Breast Cancer Awareness Month began on October 1 in Albany and the campaign urged women to have yearly mammograms from age 40 or sooner if they have a family history to catch cancer early. Dr. Jennifer Brady from Troy Surgical Associates spoke at Women’s Health Wednesday and explained that surgery is usually needed when cancer is found — offering clear options for treatment. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Ellis Hospital and Bellevue Woman’s Center are hosting Mammothon to sign up 250 women for mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Schenectady—Bellevue helps uninsured patients connect with screening that can lower breast cancer death risk by 20%. ABC NEWS 10
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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
7-9:30 p.m. — Empire Live — Ticket pricing available — Experience the energetic pop sounds of Sir Chloe live in Albany.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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