Spotted: Bernie Sanders, John Kasich and Donald Trump arrive in Albany to rally support

CAPITAL DISTRICT — Monday, April 11, will go down in local history as the day three Presidential candidates came to the region to hold rallies.

Democrat Bernie Sanders is holding a rally at Albany’s Washington Avenue Armory at 2 p.m., while Republican Donald Trump takes over the Times Union Center at 7 p.m. Republican John Kasich is very busy, himself, as he holds a private function at Albany’s Fort Orange Club, followed by trips to Troy’s LaSalle Institute this afternoon and the Saratoga Springs City Center at 5:30 p.m.

Spotlight News reporter Ali Hibbs is on the scene at the Washington Avenue Armory to cover Sanders’ rally, while reporter Tricia Cremo will cover this evening’s Trump event at the Times Union Center. As our reporters take pictures, we will share them here.

Under the Armory, waiting for Bernie Sanders with local legislators. Ali Hibbs/Spotlight

County legislator Chris Higgins (D-5) has brought a copy of “Oh Albany,” by William Kennedy, for legislators to sign and present to Bernie Sanders when he arrives. Ali Hibbs/Spotlight

New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. arrives at the Washington Avenue Armory for the Bernie Sanders rally. Ali Hibbs/Spotlight

Democrat Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to a group of local and state officials in the Washington Avenue Armory prior to his public appearance Monday, April 11. Ali Hibbs/Spotlight

Democrat Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to a group of local and state officials in the Washington Avenue Armory prior to his public appearance Monday, April 11. Ali Hibbs/Spotlight

Democrat Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to a group of local and state officials in the Washington Avenue Armory prior to his public appearance Monday, April 11. Ali Hibbs/Spotlight

Local officials waiting to meet with Sander before the rally under the Washington Armory.

Sanders answers questions put to him by local representatives.

Colonie County Legislator Joe O’Brien and son look on as Bernie speaks to local officials about his candidacy.

Sanders addresses thousands of enthusiastic supporters at Washington Armory in Albany.

Washington Armory, Albany

Sanders addresses thousands of supporters at Washington Armory.

A vendor outside the Donald Trump rally at the Times Union Center Monday, April 11. Tricia Cremo/Spotlight

Fans gather at the Times Union Center in Albany to hear Donald Trump speak. Tricia Cremo/Spotlight

Fans gather at the Times Union Center in Albany to hear Donald Trump speak. Tricia Cremo/Spotlight

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Monday, April 11, at the Times Union Center. Tricia Cremo/Spotlight

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Monday, April 11, at the Times Union Center. Tricia Cremo/Spotlight

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Monday, April 11, at the Times Union Center. Tricia Cremo/Spotlight

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Monday, April 11, at the Times Union Center. Tricia Cremo/Spotlight

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally Monday, April 11, at the Times Union Center. Tricia Cremo/Spotlight