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Albany
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Public Library and Voorheesville Public Library will host events (study hall for Regents Jan. 14-22, First Night Bethlehem on Dec. 31, teen glow party Jan. 2, mahjong meetup Jan. 5, and mocktail class Jan. 7) with updated holiday hours for Christmas and New Year’s. Spotlight News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Moe. will finish their 35th anniversary tour with a final concert at Palace Theatre tomorrow, marking the retirement of longtime local promoter Greg Bell (their original Albany booker) with two sets, an encore, and singalongs. WAMC
- ➤ Herb Terns described the Mohawk River’s winter charm as he explored the 41 Acre Preserve in Clifton Park on Dec. 26, noting the frozen pond, intricate ice patterns, and a graceful muskrat that symbolized the river’s underdog spirit. Times Union
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Hochul announced Tuesday that cities & nonprofits in the Capital Region and Mid-Hudson Valley got $98.3 million for 105 projects. The funds will help pay for housing, roads, & arts updates that are set to boost local growth. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OrthoNY, a Capital Region orthopedics practice, agreed to pay $500,000 after a state attorney general probe found it did not secure patient data + the settlement was reached on Friday. The Daily Gazette
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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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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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