https://youtu.be/L0TgWKkgOCs?si=HUo3AcoC1tCB-0Re…read more Very unprofessional and rude officers and dispatchers. A chief who doesn't care about complaints or reaching out to a citizen after they make a complaint. But they're about to make national news because of their inappropriate behavior.

officer M davis was super kind and helpful after my car was egged. recently moved to Albany and…read morehaven't had any troubles until now he assured me it would be handled!

Albany is slowly becoming a hipster destination. Their Amtrak station has **FINALLY** upgraded…read more(back in the day, people would wait for the train out by a tree that would envy Charlie Brown's Christmas one) Their carousel has been restored. Novak's, once housed in a temporary building, has fancy downtown digs. Unlike Corvallis, Albany has evolved into a "date night" kind of spot. Back in the day, Albany stank of the paper mill north of town. You could find Albany from its fumes. They were also famous for the spray foam sculptures right off I-5 by these folks- https://www.sprayfoaminc.com/ https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/22474 Albany once had a few nurseries devoted to garden sculpture, but they seem to be gone. Albany is known for its enormous Costco, as well as its "Talking Water Gardens"- https://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/public-works/wastewater/twg While Albany is still a sketchy place, they've upgraded. A pleasant pit stop on the way to Portland (or Eugene) Oregon's Albany is a lot more pleasant than the Californian one. Interesting trivia- Albany, California's "Cafe Eugene" was inspired by Pacific Northwest cuisine. Sadly, it closed this past December- https://www.eastbayexpress.com/WhatTheFork/archives/2017/12/19/albanys-cafe-eugene-to-make-way-for-cantina-del-sol

Albany is a cute little town to visit. We got out and walked around after lunch at Bo-Mack's. It is…read morea clean little town. It was a Saturday afternoon and not too many other people out walking around. We were down by the Antique mall and restaurants, so I might have thought more people might be out and about, since it wasn't raining. If you like the old buildings, this is a fun walk, they have have some going back to the 1850's. On our way out of that area, I saw a nice little lake by the shopping zone, very nice park.

I went in to get new keys for my mailbox after moving, and the staff made it simple, quick, and we…read morewere able to get the same price as ten years ago to get a new key set, which was a pleasant surprise. Great experience, you get three keys that you're allowed to copy for $40, and in today's economy, that's a steal.

The postal workers are always friendly and helpful in Albany! They smile and offer advice.read more

I do not visit Albany as regularly as I used to, but I have noticed that some staff or volunteers…read moreat this library have made dramatic improvements. I do not mean to denigrate the Salem library, but the new books shelf at the Albany library is MUCH more interesting. I read voraciously, but Albany is sourcing titles which have completely escaped my attention--and that of big-name book lists. The same discrimination is being shown in the little store run by the Friends of the library. Their shelves used to be blah, but are now always worth a look.

The library is huge, the dvd collection expansive and the people who work there are very helpful.read more

I grew up in the area, so I've been before. it's a nice old building that looks like I think a…read moresmall county courthouse should. It's not just a courthouse. Lots if not most of the county offices are here also. I was here not long ago because my dad needed a copy of a veteran form for something, as underfunded as the county is, they don't charge veterans for that. Cool.

I attended a motorcycle endorsement course at the LBCC campus, and I was impressed with the…read morefacilities and design. It is easy to notice that it is a lovely community college. The newer buildings have a modern style, while the older ones are rustic; both blend well together to form a great learning atmosphere. A courtyard is centrally located at the heart of the LBCC campus that really adds to its appeal and enhances its beauty. Another nice and useful feature for students is the bus stop located in the south parking lot. It sets a stone's throw from many of the main halls and grants easy access for commuters.

Saw the local community college with a good connection to the local high schools. I've always been…read moreimpressed by their class sizes and the experience is my kids of had either attending events participating in events or touring the campus.