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FOUND work cases near Albany City Hall.

I was walking along Eagle Street near Albany City Hall when I spotted a set of work cases lying by the curb around 2:15 PM on Tuesday. They’re heavy-duty plastic cases with scratches and a few stickers from a construction crew; inside I could see labels with names and a loose checklist. I picked them up and brought them here because I figured someone would be missing them soon. It would be wonderful to see the owner claim them through the site; I know how important those tools can be for a job and a paycheck.

Albany City Hall, Eagle Street 9 days ago
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Lost: Two carry-ons near Empire State Plaza, Albany

I lost two carry-ons after a late conference around 8:30 pm on Tuesday, near the Empire State Plaza. Inside were my laptop bag, a few changes of clothes, and a photo I keep tucked in my passport sleeve. I recall moving a crowd away from the baggage cart and then turning back to realize they were gone. I’m anxious about the contents and the timeline, and I keep retracing that corner by the plaza steps and the museum entrance. If anyone found them, please let me know through the site.

Near the Empire State Plaza steps 17 days ago
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Lost trading cards in Albany.

I was at Washington Park near the carousel around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday when I realized my trading cards were gone from my backpack pocket. The stack includes a mix of baseball cards and a few fantasy cards with bright illustrations. I retraced every path I walked, from the garden paths to the benches by the fountain, hoping someone picked them up or turned them in. If you found them, please help me return them to my nephew who cherishes that set.

near Washington Park carousel, Albany about 1 month ago
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Lost travel adapters near Albany downtown

I was packing for a red-eye home around 9:30 PM on Tuesday and must have left my travel adapters in a zip pouch in my carry-on. I stopped for a quick bite at the State Street Deli, then hopped on a bus toward Empire State Plaza, and somewhere between there and the Albany Public Library I must have dropped them. Those adapters keep my phone charged and the borrowed camera ready for notes, and losing them has left me scrambling. If you found them near Madison Avenue or the plaza, I’d be grateful beyond words.

near Empire State Plaza, Albany about 1 month ago
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Lost DVDs, Albany, New York

Last Friday around 4:15 PM I was walking east on Lark Street, just outside a small cafe near Pearl Street, when I realized I’d left a bundle of DVDs behind. I must have set them on a chair briefly while tying my shoes, and they disappeared when I moved on. The set includes several indie titles in a black clamshell case, some with bright red labels, a couple may be signed editions. These are some of my favorite films, and I’m worried they’ll get scratched or lost forever. If you saw a lone bundle on the sidewalk by Lark Street, please hold onto them for a moment.

Lark Street near the State Capitol about 2 months ago
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FOUND: Travel Visas in Albany, NY

On Tuesday around 8:15 PM I found a black leather folder left on a bench near Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany. Inside were travel visas, a passport-style photo, and some receipts—clearly things someone needed for an upcoming trip. I kept it safe and turned it into the plaza's information desk, hoping the owner would see this listing and realize it's safe. It felt odd, a mix of relief and responsibility, knowing someone could be boarding soon without this important paperwork. Please check this listing if you think it might be yours and reach out through the site.

Near Empire State Plaza info desk, downtown Albany about 2 months ago

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