Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Albany.
💼 Business
Taste of Italy closed in Latham and now La Famiglia Pizza & Pasta occupies the space.
The new owner is not liable for over $470K in unpaid sales taxes.
🎭 Culture
The Friends of the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail, Cycle Schenectady and CREATE Community Studios unveiled a new mural Tuesday in a tunnel on the Empire State Trail in Rotterdam Junction, aiming to deter graffiti.
The ($17,000-funded) piece, created by Jade Warrick and her siblings, is accessible from Route 5S.
🎓 Education
UAlbany launched the Center for Low Atmosphere and Urban Weather (CLAUW) in its Atmospheric Sciences Research Center to study the boundary layer and boost safety for urban air mobility in our community.
The center will set new standards for forecasting weather using data from local networks.
The Albany School District introduced new AI guidelines that balance vetted tools like MagicSchool & Snorkl with core academic skills, detailed in a FAQ released in late September.
Officials stressed that AI will support teachers while addressing parents' concerns about increased screen time.
David Zimmerman ’82 (NHL chief legal officer) returned to UAlbany on Oct.
2 to deliver the ninth annual Massry Lecture where he recalled his education and mentorship. He urged students to use campus connections to shape their careers.
🏥 Health
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a team of Capital Region survivors paddles on the Mohawk River in Cohoes.
The Hope in the Boat team uses dragon boat racing as an exercise program (helping members like Judy Guilbo build strength) to promote fitness and camaraderie.
Gov. Hochul declared a state disaster emergency as 110 measles cases, mostly among adults, were reported in both rural and urban areas; the order, effective through Nov.
4, broadens MMR vaccine access and improves immunization tracking to help officials identify at-risk communities.
🏈 Sports
UAlbany defeated Siena 3-1 in four sets Wednesday evening at the UHY Center in Loudonville (25-23, 25-23, 12-25, 25-23).
The Great Danes will travel to Vestal to face Binghamton on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
UAlbany athletics host four events this week from Friday to Monday.
Field hockey meets Bryant Friday at Alumni Turf, men's soccer faces Bryant Saturday at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium, women's soccer plays UMass Lowell Sunday, and women's golf holds the Doc Sauers Invitational at Normanside Country Club (Delmar).
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