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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  For the FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people wanted to know whether or not local officials have seen any cases of people using a high protein breakfast food to lure drivers out of their vehicles.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department's Gang Unit is investigating the vandalism of a local park that happened sometime this weekend.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Updated with video; Some Johnson Road neighbors say they are telling gang members to stop the crime, but police say it is not the right route to take.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Updated with video; A new effort is underway in Albany to eliminate crime this holiday season.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Albany police are searching for a man -- possibly gang related -- who they say allegedly raped a 21-year-old at a Northwest Albany motel Wednesday morning.

Friday, February 04, 2011  There's some good news in the battle against gang violence in the good life city. The Albany Gang Unit released its 2010 annual report today and it shows significant progress in reducing gang activity.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Albany Gang Task Force says they have been successful in decreasing the amount of violent gang activity.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Gang traditions can be dangerous and sometimes, deadly – especially when it comes to the three main methods of gang initiation.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009  An East Albany man hopes his business venture will help to turn his community around.

Thursday, March 26, 2009  The Albany Gang Task Force met today to discuss progress they're making with gang activity.

Thursday, March 19, 2009  The owner of a rental property in Albany makes a disturbing discovery in one of his properties.  Now the Gang Task Force is patrolling the area.