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Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Flint Riverquarium officials approached the Downtown Merchants Association to discuss plans for the Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Turtle Race.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  The Albany Downtown Merchants Association met Tuesday night to try to come up with a plan to bring more shoppers downtown.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany’s City Manager’s Office has released a copy of the surveillance footage which captures images of the commotion which halted the fireworks show on the 4th of July.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Updated with video; The New "First Friday" event is a way for family activities to be highlighted in Downtown Albany, from local musicians to the area's shops and eateries.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; Children are getting cell phones at younger ages and parents may think of it as a convenient way to access their kids but some say cell phones also have their down sides.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Updated with video; Our Daily Bread officially opened their doors earlier today with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting with the owners, employees, and area leaders.