The Albany Rural Cemetery was once overgrown with weeds. Now, there's a new plan for mowing, and it's shown results. WTEN Albany. Upgrades to Albany Rural Cemetery.

ALBANY, N.Y. — Two years ago, the Albany Rural Cemetery put out a call for volunteers after the cemetery had become overgrown due to the lack of employed workers mowing cemetery grounds.

Ex-manager spared prison in Albany Rural Cemetery embezzlement. David Eslinger must pay at least $20,000 within a year or face state prison. By Steve Hughes, Staff Writer May 23, 2025.

Arthur's grave at Albany Rural Cemetery is marked with a large angel sculpture, a stone sarcophagus, and a flagpole. Marking his birthday Friday with a wreath laying ceremony, ...