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Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible'
Local leaders are speaking out after popular convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops announced it was shuttering one of its locations in the region over growing concerns about crime. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the company announced it was closing its Albany store located near Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard, citing a rise in thefts, robberies, and violent threats against employees. The store’s last day in business will be Thursday, Nov. 16. Apparently miffed at the notion that police hadn’t done enough to prevent the drastic move, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins issued a statement saying t…
Politics
Albany's Director Of Operations Taking Job In Westchester
One of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s top aides announced that he will be leaving upstate to take on a new job in Westchester. Brian Shea, the director of operations for the City of Albany is heading to Westchester, where he will serve as Rye’s newest assistant city manager beginning in February. Prior to his time in the mayor’s office, Shea was chief of staff to the mayor, serving as a chief spokesperson for the mayor and as Albany’s public information officer. Shea also spent time working for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services after receiving his underg…