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Albany forum shows New York prosecutors ignore sex trafficking
Albany Times Union
Nine years after state leaders passed a sex trafficking law to crack down on predators who force young women and teenagers into prostitution, the crime is being largely ignored by prosecutors across New York. The state's anti-trafficking law of 2007 ...

alloveralbany
Albany is finalizing a design for a skate park
alloveralbany
A project manager from the design firm Stantec talking with people about the design after the meeting. The long push for skate park in Albany is starting to see some progress. The design for a venue in Washington Park is scheduled to be in place by the ...

Albany Times Union
Albany accepting input on skateboard park until Friday
Albany Times Union
Skateboard enthusiasts attend Wednesday night's session on the Washington Park skate concept plan, which is to convert dilapidated tennis courts into the skate park. (Amanda Fries / Times Union). Skateboard enthusiasts attend Wednesday night's session ...

Albany Times Union (blog)
Albany Hot Spot expanding Jamaican fare to Schenectady
Albany Times Union (blog)
20160614_130801 (2) The Hot Spot Jamaican American Cuisine, which has been open at 228 Washington Ave. in Albany for about five years, is developing a Schenectady location, at 135 Broadway near Proctors, for opening in the next week or two.

Albany Business Review
These 2 industries are fueling Albany's economy
Albany Business Review
Production of steam and gas turbines, computer chips and medical supplies continue to drive manufacturing job growth in the Albany, New York, region. Manufacturers in the Albany metropolitan area added 800 jobs over the past year, outpacing every other ...

TWC News
Summer Program to Provide Free Lunch for Albany Kids
TWC News
The Albany Housing Authority is offering up free meals for kids who otherwise might go without this summer. More than 17 percent of children under the age of 18 in Albany County live in poverty, while 37 percent qualify for a free or reduced-price ...and more »

Sportinglife.com
All Eyes On Frankel Filly In Albany
Sportinglife.com
Queen Kindly will make her own small piece of history on Friday as she becomes the first progeny of Frankel to contest a race at Royal Ascot. Richard Fahey's charge was the first winning filly for the 10-times Group One-winning stallion when she ...and more »

Albany Times Union
The best political races in Albany's history
Albany Times Union
Albany mayor Erastus Corning, left, sits next to Carl Touhey, right, in an undated photo. Touhey ran against Corning for mayor in 1973. (Times Union Archive). Albany mayor Erastus Corning, left, sits next to Carl Touhey, right, in an undated photo ...

Albany seeks helping hands for July 4 festivities
East Bay Times
ALBANY -- The city is seeking volunteer help for its annual Green, Red, White and Blue Celebration on July 4. The event is at Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., from noon to 4 p.m. and is part of the city's all-day celebration. The annual Lions Club ...

Vullo Confirmed in Albany as New York's Top Financial Regulator
Bloomberg
New York's state senate confirmed Maria Vullo as the Superintendent of New York's Department of Financial Services, a position in which she has been serving in a temporary capacity since February. With Wednesday's confirmation, Vullo, 52, becomes the ...and more »