Albany

Albany Mayor Jennings Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

Patrick Donges — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:38:02 +0000

Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings has formally announced he will not run for a sixth term in office, ending a political career spanning more than three decades.

There was no shortage of applause, glad-handing, and backslapping at Albany City Hall Wednesday morning as Mayor Jerry Jennings, a Democrat, publicly announced what he had previously revealed in an open letter sent to members of the press and city officials Tuesday night announcing his intention not to seek reelection.

Albany Mayor Jennings To Retire

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:42:01 +0000

After nearly two decades in office, Albany's Mayor is retiring. In a letter to Albany residents, Gerald Jennings announced Tuesday that he will not seek another term in the office he has held since 1994.

City Introduces More Interactive Website & Launches “AlbanyWorks4U”

Dave Lucas — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:59:35 +0000

Mayor Jerry Jennings has announced a round of technological leaps for the city of Albany. It's a triple dose of innovation - first, a redesigned, more user-friendly city website... second, the city rolls out its second major app... and third, a new information czar.

Albany 11th Ward Council Member Anton Konev on Redistricting

Dave Lucas — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:35:02 +0000

Albany Common Council Member Anton Konev, who represents the city's 11th ward, talks about how redistricting is changing Albany city politics with Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas.

Park-n-Text Coming To Albany

Dave Lucas — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:22:52 +0000

Smartphone technology is growing, with cutting edge apps aimed at drivers that are changing the way people drive — and will serve as liaisons between motorists, parking meters and vehicles.

Head to any downtown area and the first thing on your mind is "where am I gonna park?" Parking always seems to be at a premium in cities from Saratoga Springs to Poughkeepsie...

Meet The Blogger Known As 'NY Citizen One'

Dave Lucas — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:29:00 +0000

The Albany-based blogger behind "New York Citizen One" joined Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas earlier this month to discuss blogging as an effective complement to established news sources. They talked about Albany, the blog's relationship with the local newspaper and what's on the horizon for local digital media

Assignment at Albany High: Explain Why ‘Jews Are Evil’

Dave Lucas — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:35:12 +0000

Albany, New York is making national headlines again - for all the wrong reasons.

Efforts to open new concert venue in Albany

Dave Lucas — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:47:50 +0000

Albany Mom Petitions HUD: Ban Police Training at Public Housing

Dave Lucas — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:50:59 +0000

An Albany resident has started a petition to ask the federal Housing and Urban Development Department to ban police training in public housing.

The power of social networking proved to be a force to reckon with after citizens in Albany's Arbor Hill neighborhood posted photographs of swat teams, fake bloodstains and shell casings on Facebook, after an Albany Police Department training exercise.

Times Union and WAMC forum on pedestrian safety

Times Union/WAMC — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:51:41 +0000