The Street Priest

THE EAGLE: A Times Union Podcast · Oct 9, 2020 · 32m

Father Peter Young's life would make for a great movie. The Albany-based priest spent decades doing everything in his power to help men in the Capital Region suffering from alcoholism, addiction and homelessness get treatment and get their lives on track. Sometimes that meant taking a beating, emotionally and physically.

Now 90 years old, the beloved icon is reflecting on his life of service, and doing what he can still to help. On this episode of The Eagle, reporter Lynda Edwards talks about her recent profile of Fr. Young, and the lasting imprint he has made on those he has helped.

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