Albany County

A large unmarked van sat outside the Albany County Health Department Monday. It was there for the rollout of a new behavioral health care program to serve the unhoused community.

Bethlehem Town Police Chief Gina Cocchiara announced on social media Tuesday she has entered the race for Albany County sheriff. Cocchiara is one of the first candidates to enter the race, which will be decided in 2027.

The Albany County Public Defender's Office staff wants to unionize, but the county has refused to recognize the effort — and now the matter is in litigation.

A proposal in the Albany County Legislature would create tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police officers who died in the line of duty.

Residents in Albany’s South End are pushing back against a proposal that would develop a site once home to a McDonald’s and then a nonprofit grocery store into a bus terminal.

Legislature Minority Leader Frank Mauriello, R-Colonie, and Legislator Mark Robinson are set to formally introduce the bipartisan legislation on Monday.

Claire Hutton has launched into soccer stardom over the last three years. At 20, she recently became the youngest player to captain the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in 25 years. She reflects on the milestone, the growth of women’s sports and looks ahead to her potential participation in the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

A former Cohoes High School teacher was arraigned on eight counts of rape and one count of endangering the welfare of a child Thursday.

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.