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Kathy Sheehan: “We have been on a path of seeing a significant reduction in…”

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Albany police chief, mayor, district attorney condemn rash of violence

Published July 7, 2025 | Video Starts at 07:33

What do you say to the people of Albany who have that feeling, and how can you convince them now that they should be safe leaving their homes? Well, you know, We have been on a path of seeing a significant reduction in gun violence in our city. And so tonight, or the occurrences of last night are deeply troubling. They're deeply troubling to me. (07:33–07:42)

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