Lark Street, Small Business Saturday

Albany to increase police presence on Lark Street after Cafe Hollywood closure
The city of Albany has increased police presence on Lark Street and has plans to add more mental health resources to the area. This comes after the city decided to shut down Cafe Hollywood on
Albany’s Lark Street businesses say corridor is ready for Small Business Saturday despite Café Hollywood shooting
The 80 small businesses that dot Lark Street are gearing up for Small Business Saturday to kick off the holiday season.
Push to support Small Business Saturday amid Lark Street violence concerns
As Small Business Saturday approaches, Albany officials and business leaders are urging residents to support local shops, bars, and restaurants, despite recent violence in the Lark Street area."Public safety is a necessity,
Business owners say surge in violence threatens Lark Street commerce
Kevin Coleman, co-owner of cannabis shop Hold Up Roll Up, said all the businesses on Lark are still trying to get on their feet after the shutdown. Violence doesn’t help, he said. Coleman was at the shop when the gunshots broke out at Bitchin' Donuts.
Incoming interim Albany police chief addresses Lark Street crime
Many businesses on or near Lark Street are still sharing concerns over crime rates after the city’s decision to close Cafe Hollywood on Sunday. Some gathered Monday night to demand action,
Officials and Lark Street business owners debate solution to public safety "crisis"
A man was shot in the stomach inside Cafe Hollywood early Sunday morning, and in response, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan revoked the business' CO.
Café Hollywood in Albany is shuttered after weekend shooting
An Albany bar has been shuttered after a shooting over the weekend.
Albany bar shut down over gun violence concerns
It appears for the time being, patrons of a popular Lark Street saloon will have to bid goodbye to Cafe Hollywood.
Lark Street businesses urge city to reconsider approach to curbing local violence
Lark Street businesses are voicing opinions on how violence is handled by city officials after Cafe Hollywood was forced to ...
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City shuts down Café Hollywood indefinitely following shooting at bar
Albany Police tell us they are currently investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning at Café Hollywood on ...
Albany woman accused of killing neighbor with car indicted for murder
Brittany Hawkins, 34, has been in jail since she was arrested on Oct. 31 in the death of Daquan Philips in Albany.
Albany's Cafe Hollywood closure ignites debate on city’s response to downtown violen
The indefinite closure of Cafe Hollywood, a popular bar on Lark Street, has sparked a heated debate in Albany. Local ...