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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A new plan to safeguard the Albany County Town of Bethlehem's water supply has been approved. -
The new U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York used one of his first press conference Monday to draw attention to efforts to protect children online. -
A new law passed unanimously by the Albany Common Council is aimed at alleviating citywide staffing shortages. -
Albany grade-schoolers marked Arbor Day by taking part in city and state efforts to plant more trees. -
A long-time economic, environmental and social justice advocate has entered the race for the Third Ward seat on Albany's Common Council. -
The "State of the Air" across the cities of Albany and Schenectady is "unhealthy." That’s according to new data presented in the American Lung Association's 2025 report. -
Albany mayoral candidates weighed in on environmental concerns Tuesday at a forum hosted by WAMC and the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. -
Capital Region Catholics are reflecting on Pope Francis's legacy and message. -
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer came to a restaurant in Albany Monday morning to call attention to the local impacts of President Trump’s trade policies. -
The New York State Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday as former St. Clare’s Hospital workers seek to recover their pensions. A resolution has not been reached.
