Albany council strengthens oversight of building demolitions FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3Buy PhotoWorkers prepare for the demolition of several buildings on First Street on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Albany, N.Y. The buildings are located on First Street between Hawk Street and Swan Street. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of3Buy PhotoWorkers prepare for the demolition of several buildings on First Street on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Albany, N.Y. The buildings are located on First Street between Hawk Street and Swan Street. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less ALBANY – The Common Council passed legislation on Monday designed to strengthen the Historic Resources Commission’s oversight of emergency demolitions in the city.