Albany council OKs borrowing $29.3M for LEDs

Mayor Kathy Sheehan's office got approval to borrow up to $29.3 million to purchase and upgrade Albany’s streetlights. The money will allow the city to install energy-efficient LED lighting as well as additional equipment that could pave the way for citywide internet. Common Council members on Monday approved borrowing the money for a 15-year period, but not without some trepidation.