Good morning, Albany.

Alltown Fresh is donating support to local food pantries by offering its Chipotle Turkey Sandwich — smoked turkey, avocado, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle aioli on a ciabatta roll — with sales from November 28 through December 31.

The promotion helps groups like the Open Door Mission, Veterans Service Agency Food Pantry, Catskill Food Pantry, and Bethesda House in Schenectady.

Local resident Kathleen Saso started a petition to remove Megyn Kelly from Bethlehem Central High School’s hall of fame after she made remarks on The Megyn Kelly Show that seemed to downplay abuse, although Superintendent Jody Monroe explained that the hall of fame was disbanded in 2021—Kelly’s plaque had already been removed. The petition, which gathered over 1,000 local signatures, shows the strong community response to the comments.

Colonie will host its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Loudon Green Park—at the corner of Route 9 and Menand Road—with holiday music and a special visitor from the North Pole while serving as a toy drive for the Toys for Tots campaign.

The South Colonie Central School District will launch its 19th annual Toys for Tots 'Stuff the Bus' drive next week with a kickoff event on December 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Lisha Kill Middle School (68 Waterman Ave), where U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ted Kleniewski will help start the toy collection as families can drop off new, unwrapped toys at the District Office or Village of Colonie until December 8.

Firefighters battled a multi-alarm structure fire in Troy that began at 6:25 a.m. (rescuing a resident from a second-story window and transporting two residents to Albany Medical Center) while officials investigated the cause.

Black Friday shoppers at Crossgates chose to shop in person to enjoy the busy crowds and bright decorations instead of buying online.

Many said the mall’s holiday spirit (with light displays and trees) made family time fun as they began their Christmas shopping.

Colonie Youth Court marked 32 years on November 13 at Colonie High School when 23 teens earned certificates for learning how the justice system works.

Town Supervisor Peter Crummey and co-founder Mike Elmendorf said the program lets youth take roles in court and helps keep repeat offenses low—pointing to a bright future for local justice.

CBS6 viewers sent in photos that show snow blanketing the Capital Region on Friday—capturing the winter scene for local residents.

Bethlehem got a new senior economic developer, Brianne Conner, who joined the town in January 2023 after moving from Albuquerque and has since led projects to simplify the grant process and improve site-plan applications.

She plans to earn an economic development certification while working closely with town officials and local businesses—her work aims to boost Bethlehem’s economic growth.

Wegmans Food Markets recalled its Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese sold between Nov.

14 and Nov. 24 due to a potential presence of Listeria—an organism that can cause serious illness in vulnerable people. Customers in the affected states can return the product for a full refund.

Wil’Nayah McCall, a 10-year-old fifth grader from Colonie, is the only girl on her local youth tackle football team and scored her first touchdown after overcoming initial nerves.

Her coach praises her speed and commitment—she is breaking stereotypes and inspiring other girls to try sports.

UAlbany men's basketball led most of the game and held a double-digit advantage in the second half in their Northern Classic opener in Laval, Quebec— but Colgate edged them 69-67 with late-second chance plays.

The Great Danes will face Fordham tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m.

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Varies — Experience a magical Christmas ballet featuring world-class talent and stunning visuals.

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the cherished holiday classic in a magical ballet performance.

AMA Coffee and Connections – Albany

8:30-9:30 a.m. — Motor Oil Coffee Albany State Street — Free entry — Engage in meaningful conversations while sipping on delicious coffee with local professionals.

Adoption Clinic at Pet Supplies Plus

11 AM - 12:30 PM — Pet Supplies Plus East Greenbush — Free entry — Find your new furry friend and support local dog rescue efforts.

The Muppet Christmas Carol Screening

7-11 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a holiday classic with The Muppet Christmas Carol during the M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series.

Secret Star Acoustic Jam

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Palace Theatre Albany — Tickets required — Experience an intimate acoustic performance in a historic setting.

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Ticketed event — An evening of laughter exploring the realities of teaching for educators and non-educators alike.

Albany Holiday Princess Ball

12-3:30 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel — Ticket required — Celebrate the holiday season with an enchanting afternoon of princess-themed fun and interactive activities for children.

Elf Movie Screening

7-11 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a classic holiday film with family-friendly fun at this festive movie night.

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

8:30 p.m. — The Venue — Tickets available — Experience the magic of 90s hip-hop reimagined with strings under candlelight.