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Arrested during counterprotest, activist warns of white supremacist violence and police bias
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Arrested during counterprotest, activist warns of white supremacist violence and police bias

Posted on January 12, 2021January 13, 2021 by David Howard King

His face pushed into the cold ground, two knees braced against his neck and seven state troopers piled on top of him, Lexis Figuereo, organizer…

Prominent activist Lukee Forbes announces mayoral bid
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Prominent activist Lukee Forbes announces mayoral bid

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by David Howard King

Lukee Forbes, one of Albany’s most notable and outspoken activists, took to social media today to announce his campaign to unseat Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan,…

Recording shows Albany’s police reform group grappling with backlash, low participation
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Recording shows Albany’s police reform group grappling with backlash, low participation

Posted on December 16, 2020December 17, 2020 by David Howard King

A recording of a private meeting of Albany’s Police Reform Collaborative obtained by 518Independent shows a group trying to come to terms with mounting backlash…

Two police accountability bills advance to a vote in Albany while debate continues over review board
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Two police accountability bills advance to a vote in Albany while debate continues over review board

Posted on December 15, 2020 by David Howard King

Two laws implementing more scrutiny of the Albany Police Department were recommended for a vote before the full Common Council by the Public Safety Committee…

Zeoli arrested on rape charges
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Zeoli arrested on rape charges

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by David Howard King

Ken Zeoli, the activist arrested by Troy Police in August for requesting a complaint form, was arrested yesterday on charges of first-degree rape, felony first-degree…

In reversal Sheehan says police reform group meetings will be public
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In reversal Sheehan says police reform group meetings will be public

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by David Howard King

In a stark reversal Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced today that the next series of meetings of Albany’s police reform collaborative will be live streamed  and…

Troy sergeant claims activist faked seizure and injured himself
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Troy sergeant claims activist faked seizure and injured himself

Posted on November 1, 2020November 24, 2020 by David Howard King

The Troy Police Sergeant who arrested activist Ken Zeoli on August 21 while Zeoli sought a complaint form is speaking out on Facebook. In a…

Angelique Powell on taking audiences out of their comfort zones in ‘Models of Perfection’
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Angelique Powell on taking audiences out of their comfort zones in ‘Models of Perfection’

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 by David Howard King

Photos by Richard Lovrich   There are two days left to catch “Models of Perfection” by Troy Foundry Theatre, including tonight, Halloween! The work is…

DA argues property damage, protests could ensue if video made public
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DA argues property damage, protests could ensue if video made public

Posted on October 30, 2020October 31, 2020 by David Howard King

Troy City Court Judge Christopher Maier announced he will rule Monday on whether video of activist Ken Zeoli’s search and booking can be made public.…

Activist claims police brutality, the DA’s office tries to block release of video of his booking
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Activist claims police brutality, the DA’s office tries to block release of video of his booking

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by David Howard King

Responding to allegations from activist Ken Zeoli that Troy Police officers had violently arrested him and thrown him down a flight of stairs, officer David…

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  • Arrested during counterprotest, activist warns of white supremacist violence and police bias
  • Prominent activist Lukee Forbes announces mayoral bid
  • Recording shows Albany’s police reform group grappling with backlash, low participation
  • Two police accountability bills advance to a vote in Albany while debate continues over review board
  • Zeoli arrested on rape charges
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