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First Ward Residents and Albany Friends, There will be an AIM FOR PEACE RALLY in response to the homicide/stabbing last Saturday night. It is very important that we have a large turn out for this community event. We want to send a message that we are not accepting of violence in our neighborhood. Please pass this on. MAY 6TH, 2011, 7P.M. Hoffman Park - Near Basketball Courts

Joseph Henry Science Fair

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My daughter Anndriana won a 3rd place award and trophy winner in the Joseph Henry Science Fair held at the College of St. Rose on March 25, 2011. She won in the Individual Science Fair Project (4-6 grade).  Congratulations to all the winners!

MAP: Albany’s new neighborhood beat officers

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MAP: Albany’s new neighborhood beat officers

Christmas Gift FYI

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Air Hogs Video Cam helicopter can be found at Target across from Colonie Center $49.99 there are on an endcap in the toy section and they have many left

Loopz game Target same as above location  - not sure on price many left at the top of a toy aisle

Super Scribblenauts nintendo ds game - Target same as above location. $29.99 several left.

It had come to my attention that many people were looking for these items and could not find them at Toys R Us, so I'm letting every Santa's helper know where they can find them to help continue to spread good Holiday Cheer and Joy and the Spirit of the Holiday season. Happy Holidays to All!! (Disclaimer - I am not promoting Target and have no affiliation with them, I just believe in making sure every child has a christmas they can remember. Let me know if this was helpful. Enjoy!

Albany (NY) Police Ask Motorists Not to Leave Cars Running Unattended

 The Albany Police Department is asking motorists not to leave their cars running unattended so that they don’t become a target of car thieves, particularly during the cold winter months.   

Every 26 seconds a car is stolen in the United States.  National statistics indicate that 25 to 30 percent of stolen cars had the keys left in the ignition and the car was left unattended.  Based on those statistics the average comprehensive insurance rates rose 11.2 percent from 1999 to 2009.

Generally during the winter months the Albany Police Department has seen a rise in the number of motor vehicle thefts.  Car owners tend to leave their cars running while going into a convenient store, at a gas station or double parked on the roadway.  This presents what they call “a crime of opportunity” in which criminals look for cars that are left in this nature. 

Under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law it is a traffic violation to leave you car running and unattended. 

  

P.O. Matthew Montesano

Albany Police Department

Community Services Unit

(518)447-7875