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Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins announced a new initiative to encourage minorities and women to join his police department.

Governor Cuomo said that New York state officials are working on finalizing guidelines for opening schools, but no final decision has been made yet.

Last week on Saturday night, 30-year-old Correctional Officer Ryan Lawson reported to the Sheriff’s Department that someone had thrown a lit firecracker into his home causing damage to an area rug.

Donald Trump hinted that there would be a second round of bailouts for businesses and individuals alike. Trump said that the stimulus package would be good and it would be very generous

We talked about General Schuyler having the remains of some of his slaves removed from his property. So, no one should be surprised that a school named after him is scheduled to be renamed.

4 Shooting In 16 Hours on Thursday. 12 Total Shootings and 1 killed. What is the cause of the violence in Albany?

I thought this might be a good time to give you some interesting and educational sites that you might want to visit in the area to improve your knowledge. They say that knowledge is power, so I’m giving you some power.

One piece of legislation calls for $100 million of federal stimulus funds to be distributed as rent vouchers.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order that would make Juneteenth a paid holiday for state workers. In addition, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan signed an executive order declaring Juneteenth a holiday in the city of Albany.

On Monday our legislators approved bills that are meant to target police misconduct including chokeholds that were used on George Floyd in Minnesota and Eric Garner

Election day is fast approaching, and we want to make sure our listeners have all of the up to date information that you need.

The City of Albany is facing massive budget cuts. The City of Albany is having a serious budget shortfall up to 20 Million Dollars.

Apparently lawmakers are trying to do something to help people from getting there license suspended and eventually arrested for minor traffic infractions.

Cashless tolling is on the way and the New York State Thruway will have all cashless tolls by the end of this year.

Landlords in New York State have been up in arms over the new tenant law changes they’ve been notified about since 2019.

A $1 million dollar grant awarded to the City of Albany for housing and code enforcement.

Our governor is hip to the game and knows this and wants to propose new legislation that will require all sex offenders to give up their online user names for games and dating apps.

History was made yesterday by President Donald Trump being impeached. No other president has been impeached during their first term of presidency.

A lot of bills and laws are being presented and signed this week in NY! These new laws show a huge power shift and it’s not in favor of landlords. For years tenants have complained and been asking for more rights when it comes to renting in New York state...

NYC lawmakers are considering a ban on some paper receipts and make it a requirement that retailers offer emailed receipts instead of paper ones

Fair Warning Act of 2019 Senator Chuck Schumer to introduce legislation to prevent this from happening.

Cuomo was quoting a New York Times editorial about racist language once used to describe Italian immigrants.

Five city men were arrested last week following a year-long investigation into six neighborhood corner stores.

State officials announced a competition for residents to vote on one of five potential designs for New York State license plates. The current plate design – “Empire Gold” – dates to 2010

Mitch McConnell has blocked an Election Security Bill that would make elections much more secure.

A lot of revitalization is happening downtown there has been construction on the exit of 787 onto Clinton Avenue, its all part of a bigger initiative to improve downtown Albany.

Albany Common Council is considering a bounty system for public enemy number 1 this summer, that is dirt bikes.

The Common Council passed an ordinance Monday night that will allow residents to keep chickens in their backyard.

Presidential hopeful Senator Elizabeth Warren stopped by The Breakfast Club on Friday (May 31st) to talk about the 2020 election.

Through Monday, a crackdown is in effect.  It's Memorial Day weekend, a time to celebrate, to remember and honor veterans past and present, and a time to enjoy.  But, not a time to drink and drive (well, really at no time should you be drinking and driving)...