Investigation Initiated by NAPD Leads to Sentencing of Oregon Man on Child Pornography Charges
PORTLAND, Ore.—An Aloha, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday, January 24, 2024, for possessing and distributing thousands of photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse. Jason Reuben, 42, was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison and 10 years’ supervised release. Reuben must also pay $8,000 in special...
New Albany Receives Grant to Support Community Health Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) have announced New Albany as one of the winners of the 2024 Childhood Obesity Prevention & Environmental Health & Sustainability grant awards. Mayor Sloan Spalding accepted the award on behalf of the...
City Offices Closed January 15 for MLK Day
City offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, as we honor and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the day, consider joining the Ohio History Connection’s planned activities for MLK Day. You can learn more by...
Holiday Tree Collection
Rumpke will be collecting holiday trees for disposal during regularly scheduled trash, recycling and yard waste collection. Do not place the tree in a plastic bag and please remove all decorations. If the tree is over 4 feet, it needs to be cut and bundled. Residents should place the tree...
Holiday Closures
City of New Albany offices will close at noon on Friday, December 22 and will be closed all day on Monday, December 25. City offices will also be closed on Monday, January 1. New Albany Police will continue to provide 24/7 service. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be...
Taylor Farm Park Winter Update
Since opening in August, Taylor Farm Park has become a local favorite for scenic walks, playground fun, and connecting with nature. And there’s still more to come! Phase II work is underway and will continue throughout the winter months. This work includes installation of utilities, construction of restrooms and an equipment shed, and...
Pedestrian Bridges Under Construction
You may have noticed a construction project underway at the corner of Dublin-Granville Road and Harlem Road. Crews are in the process of installing pedestrian bridges across the Sugar Run creek that will provide connectivity from Taylor Farm Park to our leisure trail system. When the project is finished in...
December 4-8: Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
People 65 and older make up the fastest growing segment of drivers nationally and in Ohio. By 2030, the state will have more than 4.8 million residents who are 65 and older. ODOT data shows that the number of deaths involving older drivers hit a 10-year-high in 2021. Last year,...
Porch Pirate Prevention
New Albany Police are offering tips to help you prevent package theft during the holiday season. Our police suggest several proactive steps you can take to help protect yourself from being a victim. Invest in a home security camera. New Albany police detectives say porch pirates tend to avoid cameras....
Pedestrian Safety Reminders
This is the season when daylight is slipping away, but many of us still enjoy walking, jogging, or bicycling to get fresh air and exercise – even in the dark. Our police occasionally receive reports of pedestrians who experience some dangerous near misses with vehicles. Let’s keep the following tips...