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Albany welcomed its first baby of 2026 at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day. Ryan Sebastian Villa Conteron was born at St. Peter's Hospital, weighing six pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring 19 inches long. His proud parents, Joselin Conteron and Henry Villa, celebrated the arrival of their son as the first newborn of the year in the Capital Region.
The birth of Ryan marks a joyful beginning to the new year for the family and the community. St. Peter's Hospital staff expressed their excitement and congratulated the family on the special occasion. Ryan's arrival is a continuation of the tradition where families eagerly anticipate the first baby of the year, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.