Albany Today, Sept. 1

Albany City Council candidates found plenty to disagree on Thursday — from housing and small business to Golden Gate Fields.

Albany council candidates clash over housing, taxes

Two candidates defended their work. Others questioned their record.

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Golden Gate Fields park plan advances toward $125M vote

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