Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox

Ahead of the high Jewish holidays and back-to-school season, Albany leaders and community members are calling for kindness in the face of what they say have been a spate of hate crimes across the city.

Federal and local law enforcement announced one of the largest firearm seizures in the region’s history.

The Albany Community Police Review Board met Thursday as the panel continues adjusting to its new role under city government.

U.S. Attorney John Sarcone spoke publicly Monday about his brush with danger last week in downtown Albany that received national attention.

Monday at police headquarters, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Police Chief Brendan Cox gave an update on crime and public safety.

Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Police Chief Brendan Cox recently are continuing a series of "community conversations" about building safer neighborhoods in Albany.

The Albany Community Police Advisory Committee held a meeting Tuesday night to hear from city Police Chief Brendan Cox.

The Council of Albany Neighborhood Associations held a meeting Thursday night discussing the city's response to immigration enforcement.

Authorities say an interagency operation conducted this week brought home 63 children and teens reported missing as runaways in the Capital Region.

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.