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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Residents and officials in Castleton-on-Hudson are continuing their battle to create a safe crossing over Amtrak rail lines and develop a new park along the Hudson River.
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Law enforcement authorities and elected officials are once again seeking to end the city of Albany's perennial dirt bike problem.
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New York state lawmakers back in Albany are generally optimistic about the remaining weeks of the legislative session.
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The three declared candidates for mayor of Albany are weighing in on the future of the city's Community Police Review Board.
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The five finalists for Albany's Tulip Court were introduced Friday.
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A leading Capital Region developer is announcing a plan to renew interest in upstate New York cities, beginning with Albany.
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Going back decades, Playland holds a special place in the hearts of Capital Region residents. Now called Huck Finn's Playland, the little amusement park is gearing up to begin its 72nd year.
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The Albany Community Police Review Board met Friday in a special session.
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An application for American Rescue Plan Act funding is prompting an investigation by the Albany County District Attorney.
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The city of Albany has launched an online payment tracker to monitor American Rescue Plan Act payments made to local organizations.