Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins

A former Albany Police chief is returning next month to run the department.

Albany has seen an increase in shootings, but officials say the city is committed to reducing gun violence.

The chief’s departure has overshadowed some other major developments on the Albany Police force in recent days.

Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins will leave the department after more than six years.

The fall semester is under way in the city of Albany. But students aren’t returning to the College of Saint Rose for the first time in more than a century.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan gathered with elected officials Monday to sign a lower citywide speed limit into law.

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Albany.

Interagency collaboration aims to limit summer violence in the city of Albany. That's the message from police officials.

Overall crime is down across the city of Albany, according to Police Chief Eric Hawkins.

This week marks the 16th anniversary of the shooting death of a 10-year-old Albany girl. Debate over the root causes of gun violence is as pitched as ever.