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Collision at crossing could’ve been worse

Written April 10th, 2026 by Hasso Hering
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  What happened this morning, Friday, April 10, 2026, at the railroad crossing on Albany’s Madison Street? In short, a man survived a collision with a train.

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Taking a little November ride

Written November 20th, 2024 by Hasso Hering
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Bryant Way and Bryant Drive is one of the nicest roads for a bike ride in and near Albany. That’s why I went there for a short jaunt before it started raining Wednesday afternoon.

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Saturday ride: Return to Draper Park

Written October 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering
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Five years ago, the first time I was there, I was impressed with Draper Park in Albany. The park seemed even nicer when I found myself there again yesterday, on Oct. 19, 2024.

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Looking around on a cold autumn ride

Written November 28th, 2023 by Hasso Hering
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Winter won’t start for another three weeks, but the air was chilly enough on my bike ride through parts of Albany on Tuesday afternoon.

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