ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Saturday was a day filled with eggs, laughter, and community, as thousands turned out to Washington Park for Christ’s Church Love Albany Easter Egg Hunt. Organizers said that events like this go beyond the celebration, aimed at bringing people together from across the Capital Region.
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“Rough estimate, we’ve got at least 2000 people here right now. I mean, I’m not sure how to count it, but it’s definitely grown,” said Heather Ardrey, Executive Director of Love and Serve Albany. Around 19,000 eggs were placed in three separate areas that were set up by age, ensuring that every kid had a chance to join in.
“There are over 40 community organizations that came together to make this event happen. And so we just sort of believe this is what community looks like and what it feels like,” said Ardrey. “You can just come and bring your family and have fun and eat good food and hot dogs, you know, grilled by the police and cotton candy and popcorn and all, all sorts of good stuff,”
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The Albany Police Department traded in their badges for aprons and spent the afternoon grilling hot dogs and connecting with families. This was a different role than the day before, when officers were investigating a stabbing involving a 14-year-old in Washington Park. Officers said that the investigation is still ongoing. But as for Saturday’s egg hunt, they said they were focused on giving back.
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