Local & State Headlines

NAACP marks MLK anniversary
Albany Civil Rights groups mark the anniversary of the March on Washington.

Bridgestone set to close today
A tire company moves its southeastern distributions out of Albany.

Public safety agencies feel budget cuts
The state has “turned its back” on public safety through mandated budget cuts, one area district attorney says.

Diversion centers closing throughout state
A new Day Reporting Center is slated for Albany in 2010, state officials say.

Six area counties declared disaster areas
Hurricane Gustav is churning through the Western Carribean.

Albany hotels touted
The Country Inn & Suites and the renovated Best Western will bring 40-50 new jobs to Albany, developers say.