Albany, NY (WRGB) — In response to recent vehicle attacks on pedestrians, the Albany Memorial Day Parade route will be shortened by a third this year as part of new public safety measures.

Police Chief Brendan Cox said beefed-up security is nothing new for parades and other events in the Capital Region. It was done after 9/11. It was done after the Boston Marathon bombing.

Albany, NY (WRGB) — Because of unexpected violence in other cities involving vehicles purposely ramming into crowds of people, Albany's Memorial Day parade will have a new look this year.