For readers in Albany, this page covers homicides, shootings, assaults and community-led response initiatives. Reporting follows public safety incidents and the subsequent administrative and judicial actions.
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October 31, 2026
Two Teenagers Stabbed on Washington AvenueA 14-year-old and an 18-year-old are recovering after sustaining stab wounds in an incident on Washington Avenue.
October 28, 2026
Jury Convicts Pair in Albany Party ShootingA jury found Raa'jiem Coleman and Marcel Perry guilty for their roles in a 2021 shooting that left one person dead.
October 22, 2026
Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Weapons ChargeLateek Williams faces an eight-year prison sentence following an altercation and shooting on Madison Avenue.
October 16, 2026
Judge Sentences Albany Woman for 2025 ShootingCelanna Smith received a 16-year prison term following her conviction for a shooting that occurred in Albany.
October 15, 2026
Teenager Injured in Albany ShootingA 15-year-old girl is receiving treatment at a local hospital after a shooting incident in Albany on Monday evening.
October 14, 2026
Man Stabbed in Albany on MondayA 68-year-old man was treated for a leg wound after an incident near Central Avenue.
October 5, 2026
Albany Police Made Arrest in Elberon Place HomicideAuthorities confirmed an arrest in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old victim on Elberon Place.
October 4, 2026
Albany Shooting Left One Teenager DeadA shooting on Hudson Avenue resulted in the death of a 15-year-old and injuries to three others early Friday.
September 27, 2026
Man Found Dead From Gunshot Wounds in AlbanyOfficers discovered the victim in an alleyway following reports of gunfire near Elberon Place.
September 22, 2026
Two Men Sentenced for Fatal Albany Barbershop ShootingSamir Princeton and Dejoune Smith received prison terms for a 2023 attack that left one man dead.
Regular subjects here include active investigations, court appearances, public policy updates and efforts to improve safety. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Reporting often differentiates between singular incidents and wider patterns of activity that affect different sectors of the city. Shifts in seasonal trends and the volume of cases handled by the local justice system drive much of the recurring coverage.
