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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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Congressman Paul Tonko hosted a press conference with three members of the British Parliament at his Albany District Office Friday.
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A new community solar farm at the Port of Albany is throwing a lifeline to low-income residents facing mounting electric bills.
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The race for an open New York state Senate seat rekindles an old rivalry.
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Albany County District Attorney David Soares says he is staying in the race this November after losing June's Democratic primary.
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The city of Albany is temporarily hitting the brakes on implementing a new 25 mile per hour speed limit.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul convened a youth mental health roundtable Monday at Guilderland High School in Albany County.
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The spring 2024 semester was marked by student protests across the country. We’ll speak with an organizer at Bard College, where administration officials reached an agreement with Pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
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At least 11 states have reported dairy cows stricken with Avian Flu. Agriculturalists are helping farmers prepare for any outbreak in New York.
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A 26-year old man was arrested on drug charges Wednesday morning after a brief police chase in Albany.