Nipper's Peril: Albany's Beloved Dog Statue in Danger

0:00On April 30th, Albany's got this massive 28-foot tall dog statue called Nipper, perched on an old warehouse rooftop for nearly seven decades. It's a white terrier with black ears, headcocked like he's jamming to a phonograph, straight out of the classic RCA ads from back in the day. Folks drive by on the highway and pointed out to their kids, it's pure local legend. The warehouse underneath has been empty for over a decade, caught up in foreclosure fights and tax issues. The officials slapped a red caution placard on it recently, warning first responders, it's unstable. That spells trouble for Nipper since he's bolted right to the building and prying him loose would be no joke. Locals treat Nipper like their unofficial mascot. You see him on hats, hoodies, stickers, even shot glasses sewing like hotcakes downtown. People say he defines Albany. Without him, the skyline feels empty next to all those government towers. Now preservation groups have flagged the spot as endangered, and the mayor's pushing to landmark Nipper officially.

1:01A state board just nominated the whole warehouse district for historic registers, opening doors to tax credits for fixes. No one's seriously plotting a move for this four ton beast. Too pricey and tricky, but everyone's hustling to save his spot before the building. Crumbles. Keep an eye on this one. Albany's not letting go easy. This has been Global News Today, powered by AI.