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The Albany Herald
Albany Toys for Tots benefit brings in hundreds of donations
The Albany Herald
A benefit for Toys For Tots held in the Albany Toys 'R' Us parking lot on Saturday brought in 900 toys and $3,000 in monetary donations, officials from the Artesian City Car Club said. (File Photo). ALBANY — A final major push to boost Toys for Tots ...and more »

The Albany Herald
Albany officials look to fill appointed positions
The Albany Herald
Albany City Clerk Sonja Tolbert is encouraging citizens to send letters of interest and resumes for the opportunity to serve on a number of city commission-appointed boards and commissions. (File Photo). ALBANY — The city of Albany is always searching ...

Spectrum News
OneJet offering nonstop flights between Buffalo and Albany
Spectrum News
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Starting early next year, travelers between Buffalo and Albany can turn a 300-mile drive into a hour-long flight. Direct flights will begin out of Buffalo Niagara International Airport on February 1, offered by OneJet airlines ...

Albany Times Union
Another Albany High student charged, more suspended after brawl
Albany Times Union
Students arrived at Albany High School Monday to find police officers on hand to ensure no repeat of the student brawl Thursday that forced the closure of the school on Friday. Photo: Skip Dickstein / Times Union. Image 2 of 17. Students arrived at ...

The Albany Herald
Albany, Dougherty County Police/Fire/EMS reports — Dec. 8-11, 2017
The Albany Herald
ALBANY POLICE: The Albany Police Department responded to at least 67 calls on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the early hours of Monday, available reports indicate. Incidents included: kAm— qFC8=2C:6D @? E96 `a__ 3=@4< @7 v:==:@?G:==6 #@25[ E96 ``__ 3=@4 ...and more »

Albany police investigating two robberies
Albany Times Union
At 5:30 a.m. police were called to Quail Street and Western Avenue. Police said a victim was approached by three suspects who jumped him. They punched him in the head, face and body and then stole his wallet and sneakers. The victim was treated at the ...and more »

NewYorkUpstate.com
New York's best cheesecake? It's in Albany, not NYC, according to Yelp reviews
NewYorkUpstate.com
Everyone has heard of a New York-style cheesecake. But the best one isn't made in New York City. According to Delish, which utilized data from the review website Yelp, the best cheesecake in New York State is made in Albany at Cheesecake Machismo. The ...

Albany Times Union
Police identify man killed at Albany club
Albany Times Union
A flier advertising the "official afterparty" for the Crew Love Concert Series at the Times Union Center on Friday says the party was being held at a "private location" in Albany and lists the phone number for ... more. Image 2 of 4. Image 3 of 4. An ...

DANCE: Falcons place 2nd at Albany; host home meet Friday
Crow River Media
The Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City dance team went to Albany on Saturday, and came away with a 2nd place finish in the high-kick competition. They beat out other 1A teams BBE/Paynesville, Minnewaska and New London-Spicer. Pierz was the lone team to finish ...

The West Australian
Albany hoon fined after retirement village crash
The West Australian
An Albany woman who reached speeds of 130km/h and was more than four times over the limit before she crashed into a retirement village, has been disqualified from driving for almost a year. Taryn Patricia Innes, 40, was fined $2200 and suspended from ...