Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple

Prison reform advocates clamoring for civilian oversight of the Albany County jail brought their concerns before the Albany County Legislature this week.

With an uptick in youth violence this year, Albany County officials are taking a step to take guns off the street with a new buyback initiative.

Some municipalities in the Capital District are struggling to house stray or missing animals. And local governments are asking for help.

Albany Police said a 17-year-old victim who was caught in the crossfire of a July 4th gun battle died from his injuries Thursday evening. The teen’s death comes as youth crime in Albany continues to tax leaders.

After Albany County officials took criticism from Albany’s mayor following teen violence over July 4th , county officials are now vowing to expand their youth services and supports.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is investing $19.5 million to support law enforcement in Albany, saying the funding is part of a comprehensive plan to reduce crime.

Officials in Capital Region sanctuary communities are reacting to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's pause on federal funding to such jurisdictions.

Sheriffs in New York state are promoting a new tool they say will make traffic stops easier for neurodivergent drivers.

With President Donald Trump poised to move back to the White House for a second term in January, upstate New York Republicans are celebrating their party’s victory.

We should know the winner of the contentious Democratic primary race for Albany County District Attorney by the end of the night.