public safety

‘Permanent’ shortcut will stay fenced shut

Written March 27th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

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Neighbors now don’t have to worry that the city will reopen the handy shortcut from 36th Avenue to Ermine Street near South Albany High School.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: 36th Avenue, active transportation, bicycling, bike path, Ermine Street, neighborhood safety, public safety, South Albany, walking path

New station adds a safety feature

Written July 12th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 3 responses.

Albany’s new police headquarters will have an emergency safety feature that the current station lacks: A lockable vestibule where people can seek help after hours when the public counter is closed.

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Albany crime statistics, Albany police station, police headquarters, public safety

Albany’s credibility problem and how to repair it

Written April 22nd, 2013 by

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The Albany city government has a problem. It’s a problem with credibility and it’s connected with public safety and urban renewal. In March 2012, city voters approved a public-safety tax levy outside the city’s normal taxing authority. Voters were assured the money would go to the police and fire departments. Most of it does. But […]

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: CARA, local option levies, public safety