Dave Lucas
Capital Region Bureau ChiefDave Lucas is WAMC’s Capital Region Bureau Chief. Born and raised in Albany, he’s been involved in nearly every aspect of local radio since 1981. Before joining WAMC, Dave was a reporter and anchor at WGY in Schenectady. Prior to that he hosted talk shows on WYJB and WROW, including the 1999 series of overnight radio broadcasts tracking the JonBenet Ramsey murder case with a cast of callers and characters from all over the world via the internet. In 2012, Dave received a Communicator Award of Distinction for his WAMC news story "Fail: The NYS Flood Panel," which explores whether the damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee could have been prevented or at least curbed. Dave began his radio career as a “morning personality” at WABY in Albany.
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The "State of the Air" has considerably improved in the cities of Albany and Schenectady, according to new data.
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Weeks before it closes after more than a century, leaders of the College of Saint Rose in Albany appeared at a community meeting Thursday hosted by the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association.
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer landed at Stratton Air National Guard base Monday to launch an effort to secure $290 million to replace two aging aircraft.
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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan says the city is making progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing emissions, with a focus on addressing climate change.
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Albany Police say an officer is recovering after being shot early Wednesday morning after approaching a vehicle he previously had attempted to stop for traffic violations. The suspect has since died.
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Albany Police say an officer is recovering after being shot early this morning after approaching a vehicle he previously had attempted to stop for traffic violations. The suspect has since died.
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The Town of Colonie, CDTA, and CDPHP are collaborating on a new bus stop at a busy medical complex.
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Albany's signature spring event is returning for its 76th year in May. But after a mild winter, will the tulips bloom on time?
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The Albany Community Police Review Board continues to grapple with many of the same problems it has faced since plotting a new direction more than two years ago.
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Albany is one 24 cities selected to participate in the Cities Forward program.