Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Operation Santa’s S.L.E.D. hosted a gift delivery parade in Watervliet on Thursday to support Hunter Etman, a 6-year-old fighting a brain tumor & to show local first responders and the sheriff's office that his community stands with him.
🚧 Accidents
Firefighters responded to a smoke alarm at Corning Tower on Friday evening when alarms went off on the 44th floor due to a small fire from a portable fan unit, quickly extinguishing the blaze at 1 Corning Tower with no injuries reported.
🏛️ Government
CDTA launched a pilot program on Monday, Dec.
15 to allow strollers on select bus routes + easing travel for riders with young children.
New York State now offers Gold Star family license plates to any immediate family member of soldiers killed in action after local supporters and state officials expanded the program.
Families can now apply to honor loved ones following a two-year advocacy effort.
National Grid deployed 2,300 specialists after a severe windstorm to restore power in upstate New York.
By 3 p.m. Friday, service had been restored for over 54,000 of nearly 66,000 affected customers + crews continued working on repairs at main transmission facilities and clearing fallen power lines.
🏈 Sports
The UAlbany baseball team and Head Coach Jon Mueller announced its 2026 season schedule — opening Feb.
20 at Texas Tech and featuring home games starting March 24 plus the America East Tournament in Binghamton May 20-23.
🎉 Albany Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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