Office of Children and Families Services

After multiple shootings involving teen offenders turned Albany’s July 4th celebrations into a night of chaos, Mayor Kathy Sheehan said the city hasn’t gotten enough money for programs and support services from Albany County as part of the state’s “Raise the Age” law. Advocates have long been calling for the law’s funding model to change.

What’s harder than jumping one rope at a time? Jumping two. More than 100 Saratoga County kids spent their spring break honing their Double Dutch skills.

Kids in Saratoga County can practice their jump rope skills with a three-day clinic that culminates in a competition Thursday.

New York state has a new strategy to bring services to child victims of physical and sexual abuse. Specialized Winnebagos are being deployed to rural and…