Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Capital Region Jewish community will host its third annual Jewish Day of Service on Christmas Day (Dec.
25) by partnering with local nonprofits to support essential services at 10 sites including Ronald McDonald House and Albany Medical Center. The event is sold out but a waitlist remains open.
💼 Business
Swifty’s Pub reopened its Colonie and Delmar locations on Sunday (the Delaware Ave flagship had its seized signs removed) while the Utica site remains dark as plans to reopen it are expected.
Owner Dave Swift said he worked closely with his staff after a tax seizure for unpaid taxes.
🎭 Culture
Times Union photographers have curated the Capital Region’s top drone photos of 2025, featuring sweeping aerial views of local landmarks and events such as the smoldering remains of the former Victory Mills (pictured after last June’s fire).
This collection offers a fresh look at our region’s news.
🌲 Environment
The state Drinking Water Quality Council rejected a proposal to lower PFAS limits on Monday, Dec.
22. New York’s limits remain at 10 ppt while federal standards set them at 4 ppt (PFAS chemicals), leaving clean water advocates calling for stronger protection.
🏈 Sports
UAlbany women’s basketball outpaced Hofstra 52-43 at Broadview Center Sunday with a 21-point run in the first quarter and strong defense (Delanie Hill led with 14 points).
They will next face Vermont on Jan. 1 in conference play.
UAlbany’s men’s basketball lost to Cornell 83-75 in the Holiday Hoopla contest at Broadview Center today, and the team will face South Carolina in Columbia on Tuesday, Dec.
30 at 6:00 p.m.
🎉 Albany Events
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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.
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.
The Pout Pout Fish Musical
10 a.m. — Palace Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience a whimsical oceanic adventure with live performers and puppets turning frowns upside down.
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