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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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.
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Another candidate has joined the crowded field in the Democratic primary race for the New York state Assembly’s 109th district seat.
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Two candidates have joined the crowded field in the race for New York state Assembly’s 109th district seat and two have dropped out.
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In November 2022, voters gave the Albany County town of Bethlehem the green light to spend nearly $3 million to acquire a once-bustling 300-acre dairy farm.
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Many local libraries have done away with fines for overdue materials.