On New Year’s Eve, Albany County conducted its 24th Safe Ride program. To prevent drinking and driving, rides were provided free of charge in Albany County to individuals who had been drinking.
A total of 48 establishments participated, and the program received 711 calls throughout the night and transported 1,095 people. Albany County STOP-DWI reported there were no alcohol-related fatalities or crashes on New Year’s Eve, and four driving while intoxicated arrests were made.`