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Abstract: 

During fall 1989, the University at Albany and the City of Albany experienced an increase in the number and intensity of complaints concerning the disruptive behavior of college students off campus. These complaints came from concerned neighbors, neighborhood associations, and the local police department. The complaints were a result of parties in off-campus apartments involving alcohol as well as traffic to and from area taverns. The problems reported involved the abuse of alcohol, yelling and screaming late at night, large and unruly parties, loud music at night and to a lesser degree trash and litter. This article discusses the actions taken by the University address these issues and work together with the community.

Keywords: University at Albany; Task Force on University & Community Relations; Tavern Owner Advertisement Agreement;

Affiliations:  1: University Police Department of the State University of New York.