Albany-area gas prices hold nearly flat as diesel rises faster
AAA’s August 3 Albany-Schenectady-Troy check puts regular gas at $4.190 and diesel at $5.476, with diesel rising faster over the past week.
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Albany’s Empire State Plaza hosts Black Arts and Cultural Festival
Albany’s free Black Arts and Cultural Festival was scheduled for July 31-Aug. 1, 2026, at Empire State Plaza, with the Aug. 1 program listed from noon to 8 p.m.
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Albany releases 30 recommendations from Activate Albany process
Albany’s administration released a July 24 progress report with 30 recommendations informed by the Activate Albany survey, spanning public safety, youth, culture and economic development.
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Albany mayor sets Aug. 15 deadline for midyear budget update
Mayor Dorcey Applyrs said Albany’s administration will provide the Common Council with a comprehensive midyear budget update by Aug. 15 as it works on fiscal stabilization.
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Albany County executive endorses modern replacement for outdated bus terminal
Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy has backed replacing Albany’s outdated bus terminal with what he described as a modern, safe and welcoming transportation hub, though the public statement did not identify a site, budget or construction schedule.
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Albany releases violence-prevention strategy, reports 15 new police officers
Albany’s July 24 progress report outlines 30 recommendations across four policy areas, a data-driven violence-prevention strategy and city-reported police staffing gains.
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UAlbany receives NSF funding for AI-cybersecurity undergraduate research site
The University at Albany will launch a three-year National Science Foundation-supported undergraduate research program in spring 2027, bringing eight students each summer into projects on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
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Albany opens applications for Cap City Collective, with Aug. 14 deadline
Albany residents ages 20 to 35 can apply through Aug. 14, 2026, to join the new Cap City Collective, a one-year civic-engagement initiative announced by Mayor Dorcey L. Applyrs and Assemblymember Gabriella Romero.
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Albany reports 30 resident recommendations as violence-prevention plan takes shape
Albany’s July 24 progress report identified 30 Activate Albany recommendations across four policy areas, following the city’s July 7 release of its first comprehensive violence-prevention strategic plan.
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Albany mayor sets Aug. 15 deadline for midyear budget update
Mayor Barbara Van Epps-Applyrs said Albany will provide the Common Council with a comprehensive midyear budget update by Aug. 15, 2026, as the administration addresses what it calls inherited fiscal challenges.
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Albany Daily Brief: Parking Expansion, Downtown Venue Revival, and City Budget Moves
Albany, NY — February 6, 2026 — New resident parking zones are coming, a historic downtown ballroom gets new life, and City Hall advances its 2026 budget plan.
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Albany, NY Local News Update – February 5, 2026
Albany, NY — February 5, 2026 — Recent developments in Albany include a meteorologist’s departure, trustee’s controversial emails, and a school district’s renovation plan.
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Albany, NY — February 3, 2026 — Local News Update
Albany, NY — February 3, 2026 — A roundup of recent events and developments in Albany, including the YMCA Statewide Advocacy Day and legislative activities.
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Albany’s Recent Developments: Community Events and Business News
Albany, NY — January 30, 2026 — Recent events in Albany include a community blood drive at Albany High School and the announcement of Silver Parrot’s closure after 40 years.