Community groups speak out against Albany's 'senseless violence'
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Naishaly Velez Galan speaks during a rally for teens to speak out about the latest spate of violence in the Capitol City and to call for more resources for youth programs. The rally was held during the South End Market on Warren Street in Albany, NY, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. (Jim Franco/Special to the Times Union)James Franco
ALBANY— “My heart is heavy and my eyes are so watery,” said Xji-Anne Hudson.
The 20-year-old was speaking Thursday evening in the city's South End Night Market in an event honoring Destiny Greene, 15, and Chyna Forney, 18 — the two youngest fatalities in Albany's recent outburst of gun violence.