New Albany Police Assist in Statewide Human Trafficking Crackdown That Arrested 160
Published: October 2, 2023 Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the success of a weeklong statewide human trafficking crackdown, “Operation Buyer’s Remorse,” which sought to arrest those trying to buy sex and to identify survivors of human trafficking. “Law enforcement across Ohio teamed up in a concerted effort to...
2024 Citizen Police Academy Registration Open Through October 31
The New Albany Police Department is excited to launch a new round of Citizen Police Academy classes in January 2024! This free, interactive nine-week training program is designed to provide insight into law enforcement and a working knowledge of the values and operations of the New Albany Police Department. Participants...
Stormwater Awareness Week
October 1-7 is Stormwater Awareness Week! The goal of this week is to teach all residents and businesses that any pollution left on roadways, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots will drain directly to our rivers and streams. Simple actions can improve water quality and reduce stormwater runoff. You can take...
FEMA Nationwide Alert Test Scheduled for October 4
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. The WEA portion of the test will be...
Swings Temporarily Removed from Playgrounds
The City of New Albany has been notified by our playground contractor that there may be a defective piece of equipment in the swings at our parks. Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily removed the swings from the playgrounds at Taylor Farm, Byington, James River, Lambton, North...
Amazon Web Services Announces Plan to Invest $3.5 Billion in New Albany by 2030
New Albany City Council has approved a resolution that allows Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, to move forward with plans for new investment in New Albany. AWS is planning to invest $3.5 billion by 2030 to establish new data centers in the area. New Albany is the first...
City Receives Top Environmental Award
The City of New Albany has received GOLD in the Ohio EPA’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence in Communities (E3C) award program! The E3C award recognizes a community’s exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship. Applications are evaluated using action items developed by Ohio EPA in the three pillars of sustainability (environment, economy, and...
October 5: New Albany 101 - Taylor Farm Park Tour
New Albany is known for its beautiful neighborhoods, charming Market Square and world-renowned business park…but do you know how we grew from a small farming village to the thriving community we are today? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of some of New Albany’s most iconic places to learn the...
Market Street Sidewalk Maintenance
Our city streets and sidewalks receive a great deal of use, which coupled with time and weather, can lead to damage. Starting September 18, crews will be performing sidewalk, curb, and ramp maintenance along Market Street in the Market Square area from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as part of...
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (FCEM&HS) encourages all residents to plan and prepare for all hazards before they happen. The month serves as a timely reminder that emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere without advance notice. Older adults are often more vulnerable...