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Cheers Albany! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Albany's housing market is shifting for buyers and sellers now
  • What $1 million in state funding means for Albany's oldest museum
  • What a 15% property tax hike would cost Albany homeowners

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Albany Inventory Surges but Homes Still Sell Faster Than the Nation (newsbreak.com) — If you're house-hunting in Albany, you'll find more choices and slightly softer prices than last year, with active listings up 10% and median list prices down 3.9%. Homes are still selling faster than the national pace, though days on market have ticked up to 54, giving buyers a bit more breathing room while sellers retain solid leverage.
   

2. Albany Institute of History & Art Awarded $1 Million in New York State Funding (capitalregionchamber.com) — Albany's own Institute of History & Art just secured $1 million in New York State capital funding to upgrade its historic campus and protect its collections. Local and state leaders say the investment will improve accessibility, preserve regional history, and enhance programs for families, students, and visitors, reinforcing the museum's role as a cultural anchor in the capital city.
   

3. Albany mayor proposes $355M budget with 15% property tax hike (wnyt.com) — Albany homeowners could see a 15% property tax increase under Mayor Dorcey Applyrs' proposed $355.2 million 2027 city budget, the largest in Albany's history. City leaders say the plan aims to stabilize finances while cutting $9 million in spending, but council members are already raising concerns about affordability for residents facing higher household costs.
   

4. Proposed data center divides neighbors (news10.com) — Neighbors in South Albany are sharply split over a proposal to build a four-acre data center at the historic 76-acre Kenwood site, once home to a convent and school. Developers promise limited water use, minimal pollution, and added housing and commercial space, while residents worry about energy demand, climate impacts, costs, and preserving a property filled with personal and community memories.
   

5. Albany Co. Exec. Dan McCoy retires from Army National Guard (wnyt.com) — Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, a longtime Albany firefighter and EMT, has retired from the New York Army National Guard after 37 years of service, celebrated at a Delmar ceremony. Local leaders and Gov. Kathy Hochul honored his military career, including his post‑9/11 service and Iraq deployment, while highlighting his ongoing role serving Albany County residents.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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