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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.