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Ellen Keegan of Books for Troops Inc., discusses their effort to send 25,000 comic books to troops in Afghanistan during an interview at the Clifton Park Public Safety Building Wednesday May 16, 2012.

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Frank Commisso, March 22, 2012. Commisso on Monday bowed out of the crowded Democratic primary for the 109th Assembly District ? a race in which many considered him a front runner ? igniting a renewed fight for the party's endorsement as county Democrats meet later this week.

Painted circles on the road are all that remains May 22, 2012, as police investigate a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred Monday night near the intersection of Central Avenue and New Karner Road in Colonie, N.Y. Painted circles on the road are all that remains May 22, 2012, as police investigate a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred ... (more)

A 15-year old girl received a gunshot wound to the leg Tuesday evening in Troy, city police said.

Swinburne Park May 21, 2012, was the scene of a daylight shooting Sunday afternoon in Albany, N.Y. Swinburne Park May 21, 2012, was the scene of a daylight shooting Sunday afternoon in Albany, N.Y. ALBANY - A 26-year-old man shot Sunday afternoon near a West Hill playground remains on a respirator and in critical condition, according to police and ... (more)

The 15 newest members of the Albany Fire Department are sworn in at a ceremony on Tuesday at City Hall on May 22, 2012.

Late last year, Gov. Cuomo and lawmakers, as they were passing a new "millionaire's tax" also said they would set up a "Tax Reform and Fairness Commission." The new 13-member commission is supposed to look at "corporate, sales and personal income taxation and make revenue-neutral policy recommendations to improve the current tax system." as well as ... (more)

While a New York City parking space can go for as much as $1 million , you can get one for free in Albany.

Police tell NEWS10 three suspects were involved in an armed home invasion on 7th Avenue in Watervliet Tuesday morning.

On Monday, police in Waterford responded to a residence for a medical emergency, only to find a man under the influence and in the possession of drugs.

Usually, it's the musicians who go on tour, and the journalists who write about them for local publications.

County Legislature Majority Leader Frank Commisso said Monday that he's dropping out of the race to represent Albany and its suburbs in the 109th Assembly District.

The mother and aunt of the 26- year old shot Sunday afternoon on Clinton Avenue in Albany is now speaking out.

Marguerite Claffee Stickles wrote hers in 1937, when she was nearly 60. It has been preserved by her familiy for decades and I'm very honored to share some of it with you.

This now the fourth shooting in eight days in Albany, but this one comes with a bit of a twist, one that has neighbors scared and police wondering if this shooting wasn't random.

As Albany Police investigate the fourth shooting there in less than two weeks, it's again forcing a look at the toll of violence in the city - and it has a police spokesman and a community activist saying more cooperation could help stop this.

Police in Albany arrested two men in Albany for gun possession on Friday following a search warrant on Sheridan Avenue.

Good morning! I hope you enjoyed a meteorologically splendid weekend, in which the Rangers were not eliminated from the playoffs.

Brace served on the Albany Common Council for several years. In addition to his political career, Brace also wrote a memoir and was proud of his role in the Oscar nominated movie Ironweed, which starred Jack Nicholson.