Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The redevelopment of the former St. John’s Church into up to 40 apartments is included in Albany's application for $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds. Times Union
- ➤ Albany offers free holiday haircuts for kids to ensure they look their best for Thanksgiving, with local barbers volunteering at the JC Club's Children's Feeding Center. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan revokes Café Hollywood's Certificate of Occupancy following a shooting incident to ensure public safety. WRGB
- ➤ Bomb threats at Albany's Green Tech High School led to a police search, which found no threats; officers will stay on-site as the investigation continues. WRGB
- ➤ In Albany, NY, Brittany Hawkins pled not guilty to charges of second-degree murder for the intentional vehicular homicide of her neighbor, Daquan Phillips, on Halloween. WRGB
- ➤ An Albany woman, Brittany Hawkins, entered a not guilty plea for the charge of second-degree murder after allegedly hitting and killing her neighbor Daquan Phillips with her car following an argument. NewsChannel 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ United Airlines will cease its direct flights from Albany to Newark starting March 29, requiring passengers to opt for alternative routes. NewsChannel 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York's power grid faces future reliability challenges due to aging infrastructure, increased demand, and not replacing generation capacity quickly enough to meet the state's zero-emission goals. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified ophthalmologist, discusses advanced treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases, highlighting his comprehensive approach and expertise in the field. WAMC
SHOP NEWS
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2024 Our Towne Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5k
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Monica Live Concert
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Albany FireWolves Home Opener Against Saskatchewan Rush
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The Rock Orchestra Performance
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
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Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
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Peaceful Acres Horses Annual 'Deck the Stalls!' Christmas Event
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