Steve Hughes

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Steve Hughes

When Alison Verdini decided to rejoin the state workforce in 2022 after having two children, she was apprehensive. Verdini started her career with the state Division of Budget before stepping away in 2020. Now, she works as a project coordinator for the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. In her role with the division's Office of Program Development and Funding, Verdini helps manage contracts and agreements with other agencies and groups across the state.

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY – Two changes in recent months appear to have already improved traffic safety in the city. Data from the Albany Police Department shows a drop in both the total number of car crashes and crashes involving injury since the city speed limit was lowered to 25 mph at the beginning of the year. Article continues below this adThe city has also seen the pace of school zone traffic tickets slow, even as more camera zones went live over the past few months.

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY - Former Albany Fire Chief Warren Abriel Jr. died Thursday. He was 76. Abriel was a fourth-generation firefighter from a family whose history with the department goes back to the 19th century. He spent 46 years as a member of the department, including four years as chief. In a 2018 article about his retirement, Abriel explained why he stayed in the department for so long. "I loved the work. Every day is different," he said.

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY — Former Albany Fire Chief Warren Abriel Jr. died Thursday. He was 76. Abriel was a 4th-generation firefighter from a family whose history with the department goes back to the 19th century. He spent 46 years as a member of the department, including four years as chief. Article continues below this adIn a 2018 article about his retirement, Abriel explained why he stayed in the department for so long. "I loved the work. Every day is different,” he said.

3 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY - Eight months after it effectively fired former CEO Phil Calderone, the Albany County Airport Authority released a report from an accounting firm that identified several financial and management issues the firm says occurred during Calderone's tenure. CEO Peter Stuto and Tom Smith, from the EFPR Group, a certified public accounting firm from Williamsville, presented the report to Albany County legislators on Tuesday.