Community Farewell for Chief Krokoff

AVillage represented the South End community to thank Chief Krokoff for his great initiatives in our communities.

"Chief Krokoff was really accessible to the community. Every time we wanted to meet with him, he never said no to us," said Mr. White

"We look forward to working with Brendan, oh I mean our new Police Chief. We know that we will make differences in our community moving forward. I can not state enough that you (Chief Krokoff) have given us the path to work on, a blueprint to move forward. I am excited about where we are going."

Goodbye Chief Krokoff. We know you will miss us just like we do you. AVillage will make every efforts to continue the legacy you brought to our community.

Good luck and stay "warm" in Milton, Georgia!

Mr. White thanked Chief Krokoff for his great works
"We look forward to working with Brendan, oh I mean our new Police Chief. We know that we will make differences in our community moving forward. I can not state enough that you (Chief Krokoff) have given us the path to work on, a blueprint to move forward. I am excited about where we are going."
Posted by AVillage,Inc. on Thursday, 26 March 2015

South End Neighborhood Watch Started

Community members kicked off the new South End Neighborhood Watch Tuesday at the Six Blocks meeting at the Howe Library, with Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Common Council member Vivian Kornegay and Albany Police Chief Steven Krokoff as guests.


Mayor Sheehan reiterated her commitment to making Albany a great place to live, with safe neighborhoods throughout the city. Chief Krokoff complemented the new Neighborhood Watch leaders on their commitment, talked about how the watch program works with the Albany Police Department and led a lively question and answer session.

At last count, more than 15 people has signed on as Watch Leaders, and they are being equipped with information cards and training, as well as support as needed to make sure they can stay in touch.

 

This program started in the Six Blocks area around South Pearl and Broad Streets, but is spreading to many other blocks in the South End. Watch leaders will meet regularly and will be able to pass information on to the police and also to other city departments, or work through our two “beat cops".

Officer Ben Sturges, our longtime community engagement officer, is the person to contact if you want to see Neighborhood Watch on your street. You can reach him at (518) 542-1311, or bsturges@albany-ny.org.