Sajina Shrestha

Nearly a year into panhandling signage being installed in the city of Troy, there's renewed conversation about their effectiveness.

The move comes after the New York State Department of Transportation determined Tuesday that the sign was located in the department's "Right of Way."

Twelve such signs encouraging drivers to say no to panhandlers were installed throughout the city last year as part of Republican Mayor Carmella Mantello's efforts to curb panhandling.

New York State Sen. Pat Fahy has introduced legislation that would improve aquatic safety training in the wake of a 7-year-old nonverbal, autistic boy's drowning death in Menands.

WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with Jihoon Kim, president of InUnity Alliance, a nonprofit that advocates for equity in access to mental health care, about what's at stake when care providers are not paid on time.

Albany Chief City Auditor Sam Fein and a local public relations executive Joe Bonilla are promoting plans for an intercity bus terminal at the Empire State Plaza.

Tina Sodhi says she will wait until all absentee ballots are counted to claim victory in the Albany County Court judge Democratic primary, but on social media, Joe Meany, who sits in second place, said he called Sodhi to congratulate her on being the newest county court judge-elect.

Two pieces of proposed legislation before the New York State Legislature aimed at expanding and protecting access to gender-affirming care did not receive a vote this legislative session. As WAMC's Sajina Shrestha reports, some who access that care are worried about the inaction amid federal restrictions.

Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox said, as the new officers prepare to begin their careers, the department is working on retention efforts.

BIPOC Pride, an annual celebration of Albany's LGBTQ+ minority communities, returns this weekend for its 20th year. WAMC sat down with co-founder Tandra LaGrone.