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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,…

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…

Could officer’s firing change the conversation around police reform in Albany?
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Could officer’s firing change the conversation around police reform in Albany?

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by 518Independent

Photo by Robert Cooper City officials in Albany rushed to fire APD officer David Haupt after The Times Union reported on body-camera footage that captured…

Policing reforms proposed by Albany Council stuck in committee
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Policing reforms proposed by Albany Council stuck in committee

Posted on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by David Howard King

A series of police reform bills introduced by the Albany Common Council in June in the wake of the murder of George Floyd won’t be…

Child killed in drive by took part in anti-gun violence rally
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Child killed in drive by took part in anti-gun violence rally

Posted on September 14, 2020September 15, 2020 by David Howard King

Local activists we’re already reeling from the news that an 11-year-old was shot and killed in a drive by shooting in Lansingburgh last night but…

Lukee Forbes wants the hard fights
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Lukee Forbes wants the hard fights

Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by David Howard King

Featured photo by Robert Cooper.  Lukee Forbes cranes his neck. His eyes squint with concern as he peers through the imposing black metal gates that…

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