Albany Youth Safety and Support Hours Pilot Program
Summary
Ordinance 13.72.26 would pilot 'Albany Youth Safety and Support Hours' — curfew-style rules aimed at keeping young people safe.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Program enforcement and support-service costs not yet specified.
Residents concerned about youth safety, and potentially at-risk young people connected to support services.
Young residents and families subject to the hours, if adopted.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Nov 16, 2026
Ordinance 13.72.26 would pilot 'Albany Youth Safety and Support Hours' — curfew-style rules aimed at keeping young people safe.
12-year-old Albany child calls for change after recent South End shooting
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15-year-old girl injured in shooting just blocks from NY governor’s mansion in Albany
15-year-old girl injured in shooting just blocks from NY governor’s mansion in Albany New York Post
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Oct 14, 2026
Members talked about Ordinance 13.72.26, noting that coordination with the Mayor's Office and Office of Violence Prevention is needed to move youth safety hours forward.
'Stop pointing fingers and start lending a hand': Albany community responds to youth violence
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- In the aftermath of multiple instances of youth violence in Albany, including the death of a 15-year-old boy this weekend, one local organization is reaching out to the communities most affected. Albany SNUG, alongside other c...
Public Safety Committee - Aug 11, 2026
A proposed two-year pilot program would create youth street worker positions funded by reallocating a vacant council staff position, aimed at late-night youth engagement and resource connection.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Jul 15, 2026
A proposed ordinance sponsored by Council Member Mark Robinson establishes a pilot youth program called 'Albany Youth Safety and Support Hours' under a new Chapter 100 of the city code. The initiative is designed to address youth violence prevention and community safety.
Public Safety Committee - May 4, 2026
UAlbany students presented research on how environmental design and social services can help prevent violence in Albany's nightlife scenes. City leaders discussed how students interact with local crime reporting and community programs.
Human Resources and Human Rights Committee - Mar 23, 2026
Committee members and applicants discussed the city's rising youth violence and whether a proposed teenage curfew is an effective solution.
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