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Albany Residents Fed-Up w Nightly Fireworks
Albany Residents Fed-Up w Nightly Fireworks
Albany Residents Fed-Up w Nightly Fireworks
A little over a week ago I heard loud, nearly professional grade fireworks booming throughout Center Square, Albany around 8pm.  Anyone who lives within an earshot of Washington Park has almost certainly heard them too.
Area Police Wiping Out ATV’s and Dirt Bikes
Area Police Wiping Out ATV’s and Dirt Bikes
Area Police Wiping Out ATV’s and Dirt Bikes
Now that the warmer weather has ramped up in the Capital Region, it's more common to see illegal and unsafe ATV and dirt bike use all over the streets, especially in Albany.  Reckless riders zip through parks, many times they're going the wrong way on one-way streets and I've even seen them on sidewalks weaving around pedestrians.  Kudos to the Albany Police department. After many complaints from
Albany Agrees: Stop These Idiots On ATV’s (VIDEO)
Albany Agrees: Stop These Idiots On ATV’s (VIDEO)
Albany Agrees: Stop These Idiots On ATV’s (VIDEO)
All hours of the day, you can see and hear illegal dirt bikes and ATV's screaming up and down the Lark Street area of Albany.  They travel in packs - their faces covered and vehicles unregistered - sometimes just 2 or 3 of them but I've seen as many as 10-12 at a clip. They pop wheelies, weave through traffic, go the wrong way down one-way roads, and even climb sidewalks.  At times it feels unsafe
WARNING: Holiday Facebook Scam
WARNING: Holiday Facebook Scam
WARNING: Holiday Facebook Scam
It's the season of giving, but beware, there is a gift exchange scam that is circulating through Facebook. Here's what you need to know so you don't fall for it.
Distracted Walking Should Be Illegal in Albany
Distracted Walking Should Be Illegal in Albany
Distracted Walking Should Be Illegal in Albany
Distracted walking is illegal in some cities and towns in California and Hawaii.  I can't tell you how many times I've approached intersections with a green light and have had to slam on the breaks as someone was texting (or chasing Pokemon) cluelessly walked into the middle of a busy street. At the risk of sounding like the most 'get off my lawn guy' in the history of cranky old men, maybe it's t

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