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1. The 9 Albany, New York Delis Where $12 Still Buys A Sandwich Worth Driving For (takingthekids.com) — If you're watching your lunch budget in Albany, this guide highlights nine local delis where around $12 still buys a generously packed sandwich and often much more. With exact addresses, hours, and standout menu tips, it's a handy roadmap for planning your next workday lunch, late-night bite, or weekend food run around town.
2. Aircraft slides off Albany International Airport runway Saturday (dailygazette.com) — A small prop plane slid off a runway at Albany International Airport Saturday morning, but no one was hurt and flights were not delayed. Airport officials say the aircraft came to rest within the runway safety area and the strip was cleared and reopened by late morning, as investigators look into a possible nose gear collapse.
3. Albany man charged with assault after allegedly filming street attacks (dailygazette.com) — Albany police have charged a 31-year-old city man with two counts of third-degree assault after social media videos allegedly showed him attacking the same victim twice near South Pearl Street. Investigators say the incidents happened in February and April, with the suspect arrested Friday at Albany Medical Center and arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court. He's now being held in Albany County Jail on bail.
4. IBM's Anderon Secures $1B Quantum Wafer Foundry Deal (exeleonmagazine.com) — Albany's growing tech sector just landed a major boost, with IBM's Anderon unit securing a $1 billion federal award—matched by another $1 billion from IBM—to expand its quantum wafer foundry in the city. The facility is already producing wafers and is positioned to serve outside quantum-computing customers, potentially bringing more high‑skill jobs, research partnerships, and long‑term investment into the Capital Region.
5. Wolff's Biergarten holds annual Oktoberfest (news10.com) — Downtown Albany was packed today as Wolff's Biergarten's annual Oktoberfest drew thousands despite the rain, filling the streets with live music, food vendors, and even dog races. Attendees, including many with local college ties and German heritage, said the festival keeps growing and offers a fun way to reconnect with friends and the community. Expect this long-running event to remain a big fall draw.
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