Albany County
Coverage of Albany County in the Nexus archive.
- Albany man gets 10 years for selling rifles, handguns
An Albany County judge sentenced an Albany man to 10 years in prison for attempting to traffic firearms in the Capital Region. The case involved the sale of rifles and handguns.
- Apple announces he won't seek fifth term as Albany County Sheriff
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple Sr. announced he will not seek reelection. The decision ends his potential bid for a fifth term as sheriff.
- Law proposed to ease tax burden for spouses of fallen officers in Albany Co.
Albany County Legislature has proposed a law to provide property tax relief to surviving spouses of police officers who died in the line of duty. The measure aims to address the emotional and financial challenges faced by these spouses.
- Glenmont pizza shop to open second Voorheesville location
A Glenmont-based pizza business is opening a second location in Voorheesville, marking its third spot in Albany County.
- Person airlifted to hospital after falling into fire pit in Albany County
A person was airlifted to the hospital after falling into a fire pit in Coeymans Hollow, Albany County. The incident was reported by the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation.
- Albany officials unveil Empire State Plaza bus terminal plans
Albany leaders proposed a permanent intercity bus hub at the Empire State Plaza using existing spaces. This follows Albany County's withdrawal of a request to build a terminal in the South End.
- Troopers seize five pounds of fentanyl in Coeymans, four arrested
State Police seized five pounds of fentanyl in Coeymans and arrested four individuals following a traffic stop in Albany County. The incident involved law enforcement action targeting drug possession and distribution.
- Troopers seize 3 pounds of cocaine in Bethlehem arrests
New York State Police arrested three individuals following a traffic stop in Albany County, leading to the seizure of 3 pounds of cocaine. The incident occurred in Bethlehem, resulting in multiple arrests.
- Troy woman sentenced for burglary, endangerment after high speed chase
A Troy woman was sentenced for burglary and endangerment after stealing from Albany County businesses and engaging in a high-speed chase that concluded on soccer fields.