An Albany local law signed Wednesday by Mayor Dorcey Applyrs allows the city to investigate and penalize unlawful speed contests, or drag racing.
Applyrs signed Local Law E at the city firehouse on Washington Avenue Extension with city residents, elected officials, police officers and community leaders.
The law prohibits organizing or participating in a street race or street takeover, as well as spectators from attending such races. It also authorizes authorities to seize and forfeit vehicles used in the events…