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Lawmakers in Albany are making it illegal to have ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.

Albany County Legislator George E Langdon IV made some inappropriate, homophobic comments about members of the LGBTQ community.

Now that recreational marijuana has been legalized in the state of New York, I’m wondering what should happen with the people who are serving time for marijuana possession.

A 46-year old New Jersey man has been sentenced for attempting to have sex with a local underage girl. Recep Sandikci of Plainfield New Jersey has been sentenced for attempting to have sex with a minor in August 2019.

It’s been a long time coming, but the Albany Public School District has reported that Ms. Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield has earned the title of Valedictorian. This makes her the first Black student to become Albany High School’s Valedictorian.

A random audit of a deputy's body camera caused the Albany Police Department some embarrassment, and now the officer who made the embarrassing comments will be terminated.

Asian Americans gathered to honor victims who were senselessly injured or killed in recent hate crimes. Members of the Asian American community gathered in Academy Park on Monday evening to denounce hate crimes against Asian Americans.

Local authorities are outraged after a four-year-old child finds a loaded weapon in the street and accidentally discharges it.

If you are unemployed or looking to change your profession, maybe you should consider becoming a police officer with the Albany City Police Department.

A Delmar man has been sentenced for his role in the Albany riots in May 2020 where a police officer was injured and a police vehicle was damaged.

A call to 911 reporting a suspicious vehicle led officers with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office to a U-Haul truck with three suspects inside who allegedly had drugs in their possession.

The last time the Urban Dictionary updated the definition of Albany was in 2018. How would you define Albany in 2021?

If you know a young woman who has been dedicated to the community, show her some love by nominating her to be this year’s Tulip Queen.  

Yesterday around 6:00 p.m. Tymear Mallory was driving on I-787 in Albany when he became allegedly involved in a verbal argument with two women.  

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected most aspects of life, and the Albany City Government is trying to resolve trash and recycling issues that have plagued the city for almost a year now.

When we look back to see what African-Americans were dominant in the history of Albany, New York, Reverend Nathaniel Paul is one name that stands out.

Union members who represent Albany's 911 dispatchers are sounding the alarm for help with unprecedented staff shortages.

A 65-year old Albany resident (Francisco Salazar) found himself in big trouble after a routine traffic stop in Latham. When officers searched his car, they recovered drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Once again the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany and Regional Food Bank Of Northeastern New York is planning to help people suffering from food insecurity.

A Rochester man appeared in court in Albany yesterday and pleaded guilty to stealing nude photographs of unsuspecting college women.

When you think of famous black writers or poets, the name Toni Morrison has to be near top of your list. I was surprised to learn that Ms. Morrison was a college professor, and she spent time here in the Capital Region.

Members of the Albany Police Department executed a search warrant in an Albany home. That search warrant resulted in the arrest of four occupants.

Last night the Council of Albany Neighborhood Association (CANA) held its monthly Zoom meeting, Unfortunately, white supremacists hijacked the meeting and spewed racist rhetoric for everyone present to see.

Members of the Albany Police Department are investigating a large gathering over the weekend that left one woman shot dead and four others injured.

The Albany Police Department responded to a call for a burglary in progress. Officers discovered a resident with approximately 51 pounds of marijuana.

Members of the Albany Police Department were able to make two separate weapons arrests in the Albany area in two separate incidents over the weekend.

Two separate incidents led to the arrest of a local man. During one of the incidents, a Muslim man was chased and threatened with a gun.

Today, January 20, 2021 is Inauguration Day for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Because the FBI has warned of possible violence to state capitals throughout the country, state and city buildings in Albany were closed.

Today Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins held a press conference to inform citizens of how they plan to proceed with the upcoming inauguration.

Albany County Sheriff’s Office reports that early this morning they were called to the Albany International Airport to one of the car rental companies. They were called because a large number of drugs was discovered in one of the vehicles.