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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of November.

CRIME NEWS

  • A 15-year-old in Albany was arrested for possession of a loaded AR-style firearm after police responded to reports of someone waving a gun.  NewsChannel 13
  • Amanda Eichas, 33, was arrested in Albany, NY, on charges including grand larceny and illegal firearm possession after a stolen jewelry report led to a search warrant at her residence.  NewsChannel 13

CULTURE NEWS

  • Albany's War Room Tavern celebrates Election Day with a themed menu featuring the Harris roll and the Trump roll, highlighting the increase in early voting numbers for 2024 by 20% compared to 2020.  WRGB

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The University at Albany partners with Wolfjaw Studios to host the Wolfjam Hackathon, promoting game design and development opportunities among students.  University at Albany

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Brendan Cox is set to return as the interim Police Chief of Albany following Eric Hawkins' departure to become commissioner of the Warren Police Department in Michigan.  WAMC
  • Lee Kindlon wins the Albany County DA race with 66.58% of the vote, defeating Republican Ralph Ambrosio.  WRGB

HEALTH NEWS

  • UAlbany's Gift of Life chapter organizes Swab Week, encouraging students to join the stem cell and bone marrow registry to increase donation matches and save lives.  University at Albany

SPORTS NEWS

  • UAlbany's women's and men's basketball teams begin their seasons with home openers, while other fall sports teams aim for post-season success.  University at Albany
  • Siena men's basketball team starts the season with a narrow overtime victory over Brown, aiming to rebuild fan support after a challenging previous season.  Times Union
  • Siena junior guard Teresa Seppala to miss season’s first three games, playing for Finland in FIBA qualifiers before aiming to lead the Saints to their first MAAC championship since 2001.  Times Union

EVENTS

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  • David Cross Live in Albany

    Experience the inventive comedy of Emmy Award winner David Cross at The Egg, showcasing his unique talents as a performer and writer.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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  • Stockade-athon 15K Road Race

    Experience one of the oldest 15K road races in the USA at the historic Stockade-athon in Schenectady.

    Sun, 11/10/24

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  • American University Eagles vs. Siena Saints Men's Basketball Game

    Experience an exciting men's basketball matchup between the American University Eagles and the Siena Saints at MVP Arena.

    Tue, 11/12/24

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  • AEW Collision Event in Albany

    Experience an electrifying night of professional wrestling at the AEW Presents Collision event held at MVP Arena in Albany, NY.

    Thu, 11/14/24

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  • Wolfjam Hackathon 2024

    Experience a weekend of innovation and collaboration at the Wolfjam Hackathon where developers, designers, and innovators come together to share ideas and create amazing projects.

    Fri, 11/15/24

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  • Van Gogh's Sunflowers: Art & Chill Workshop

    Experience a guided workshop where you'll create your own version of Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' while learning about the artist and enjoying music and refreshments.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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  • Nikolayev: Chassidic Jewish Tunes from Ukraine

    Experience an evocative concert featuring traditional Chassidic melodies from Ukraine, performed by cellist Laura Melnicoff and her band, drawing on rich musical heritage from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

    Sun, 11/17/24

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  • Mouth for War Concert

    Experience the powerful performance of Mouth for War at Empire Underground in Albany, NY.

    Mon, 11/18/24

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  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra Live Concert

    Experience a spectacular live performance by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at MVP Arena in Albany.

    Wed, 11/20/24

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  • Candlelight Concert Series: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More

    Experience an enchanting evening of classical music featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by the Listeso Quartet in a beautifully illuminated setting.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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