Albany Police Department

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.

Car crashes are down in area cities that have lowered their speed limits.

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

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.

Albany's interim police chief briefed the Council of Albany Neighborhood Associations on public safety and community engagement on Wednesday.

Brendan Cox has returned to lead the Albany Police Department. He was sworn in Monday by Mayor Kathy Sheehan.

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

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

An Altamont woman has been charged in connection with a 27-year-old cold case homicide.

The Albany Common Council has voted unanimously to bring the Community Police Review Board under city oversight come January.