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Albany
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ National Grid employees delivered truckloads of presents yesterday to Hope 7—a nonprofit supporting families on Troy’s East Side and in Wynantskill. The fully wrapped gifts, 15 to 20 per child, will head to seven families following a Thanksgiving food drive. WRGB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Upgraded Points released a study using Economic Policy Institute data that finds Albany region households need nearly double the median income to cover basic living expenses with the 50/30/20 rule (50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings). Only four metro areas have incomes high enough for single adults. Times Union
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ More than 1,100 St. Clare’s pensioners were awarded $54 million by a jury Friday after former officials breached their duties. Experts say the payout may take months as the Albany Catholic Diocese, now in bankruptcy, faces a hearing today at 9:30 a.m. at the Schenectady County Courthouse. WRGB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rear Adm. MaryEtta Nolan of Greenfield Center became the first woman to lead the New York Naval Militia at a ceremony last month at the Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham, replacing Rear Adm. Michael Perry after 35 years of service. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospitals in the Albany Med Health System have updated visitor rules due to a rise in respiratory viruses — visitors are limited to two per patient, children under 12 are not allowed, and anyone with flu-like symptoms must stay home. NewsChannel 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jaden Kempson of UAlbany men’s basketball was named America East Player of the Week on Monday after his standout games against Yale and Florida Atlantic. The Great Danes will face Stony Brook on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 p.m. University at Albany
- ➤ The UAlbany men's lacrosse team announced its 2026 schedule and season tickets are on sale for games at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium. The season opens Feb. 14 with a game against Cornell and includes contests with Penn, Hobart, Siena, Bryant, Binghamton, and Vermont. University at Albany
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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.
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Greg Bell's Halliday Ball
6-8 p.m. — The Eleven — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of captivating music with The Eastern Highs and their unique sound inspired by the Adirondacks.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
2-8 p.m. — University at Albany — Enjoy a magical holiday experience with Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.
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A Minecraft Movie Screening
1-5 p.m. — Palace Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with a free screening of the family-friendly Minecraft movie as part of the holiday series.
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Albany’s New Year’s Eve Latin Dance Party
8 PM - 2 AM — Ritmo Room — $25 Early, $30 At the Door, $35 After 11 PM — Celebrate the New Year with a fun and friendly Salsa and Bachata dance night.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
6-7 p.m. — The Venue — Ticketed — Experience a unique tribute to Adele's greatest hits illuminated by candlelight.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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