Albany County

One resolution directs all county agencies not to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Border Patrol. The other prohibits the use of public funds for airlines engaged in deportation flights.

The Winter Paralympic Games are set to begin in Italy this week. One of the events will be sled hockey, which involves players being strapped to sleds as they navigate the rink. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha met up with some Capital Region residents who know firsthand what it takes to play the sport.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy is seeking development partners for a new project to turn the former McDonald’s on South Pearl Street into a bus terminal. WAMC’s Capital Bureau Chief was there for Friday's announcement.

Last night, Albany County leaders premiered a video featuring actor Dennis Quaid. WAMC's Capital Region Bureau Chief Jesse Taylor spoke with Midday Magazine host Lucas Willard about the video.

WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about Saratoga Springs officials gearing up to settle an agreement with New York state for violating the constitutional rights of demonstrators.

Earlier this year, Texas-based Avelo Airlines began contracting with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate deportation flights out of the United States. While there is no indication any of these flights are originating from Albany International Airport, several advocates and lawmakers have launched efforts to ground Avelo’s Capital Region operations.

At a time when Democrats and Republicans are failing to find ways to cooperate at the local, regional and national levels of government, a rural community is experiencing a surge of bi-partisanship.

The New York State Liquor Authority has approved the expansion of liquor store hours in Albany County.

Albany County’s temporary pause on the use of human biosolids on farmland remains unchanged after the New York State Legislature failed to pass a 5-year ban.

A new plan to safeguard the Albany County Town of Bethlehem's water supply has been approved.