City of Albany

Vazquez’s murder was the result of an “ongoing interpersonal feud” that stemmed from last year’s July 4 shooting, although Vazquez was not involved in that violence, Police Chief Brendan Cox said. He declined to comment on Mims’ motive.

A 17-year-old male was arraigned in Albany Family Court Wednesday after allegedly shooting a 41-year-old man in the face with a flare gun at close range.

The Albany mayor's announcements came on the heels of holiday weekend violence that killed one person and injured another four, and one year after the city’s Independence Day celebrations were marred by violence that left one person dead and nine injured.

The 1-year moratorium on data center construction passed the New York State Legislature during this year's session, but it is awaiting the signature of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

As a heat wave hits the Capital Region, Albany and Troy are moving forward with plans to open brand-new public pools.

The petition calls for a referendum on ranked choice voting in City of Albany elections. It now heads to the Albany Common Council.

The city’s Common Council appointed Albany City School District assistant teacher and coach James Chaney to fill a vacancy on Albany’s Community Police Review Board, which is responsible for independently investigating allegations of police misconduct.

Albany Chief City Auditor Sam Fein and a local public relations executive Joe Bonilla are promoting plans for an intercity bus terminal at the Empire State Plaza.

After receiving negative feedback from the community, Albany County has decided not to follow through on plans to turn a vacant South End lot into a new bus terminal.

Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox said, as the new officers prepare to begin their careers, the department is working on retention efforts.