Albany ny news

Here are some recent news stories from Albany, NY:

Local News

• Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announces plans to revamp the city's downtown area, including a new public plaza and improved pedestrian infrastructure. [Source: Times Union]
• The Albany County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in the city's South End neighborhood. [Source: Albany Business Review]
• The Albany Public Library is set to open a new branch in the city's Pine Hills neighborhood. [Source: Capital District Business Review]

State News

• New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a new initiative to combat gun violence in the state, including increased funding for community-based programs and stricter gun control measures. [Source: NY Daily News]
• The New York State Legislature passes a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour for all workers in the state. [Source: Albany Times Union]
• The state's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announces plans to restore a section of the Hudson River in Albany County. [Source: Hudson Valley 360]

National News

• The FBI is investigating a possible hate crime in Albany after a Jewish community center was vandalized. [Source: CNN]
• The US Department of Justice announces a new initiative to combat opioid addiction in New York, including increased funding for treatment programs and law enforcement efforts. [Source: NPR]
• The US Supreme Court rules in favor of a New York City police officer who was fired for making a racial slur on social media. [Source: USA Today]

Sports

• The Albany Empire, a professional arena football team, announces plans to return to the city's Times Union Center for the 2023 season. [Source: Albany Business Review]
• The University at Albany's men's basketball team wins the America East championship and advances to the NCAA Tournament. [Source: Times Union]
• The Albany Devils, a minor league hockey team, announce plans to relocate to the city's Times Union Center. [Source: Capital District Business Review]