Albany County

Albany County voters will be asked to decide two ballot initiatives during the 2026 midterm elections.

WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about Albany County Executive Dan McCoy's jabs at fellow Democratic lawmakers ahead of his budget presentation.

The Albany County budget proposed by County Executive Dan McCoy slightly reduces property taxes and increases spending by $45 million.

Albany County officials are trying to reach the approximately 500 SNAP recipients who use their EBT cards at the store. EBT cards are especially susceptible to card skimmers.

Six Albany-area non-profit organizations focused on addiction services are receiving grants totaling $518,000 from Albany County's opioid settlement fund.

When the Albany-based firm closed, it took county money and left county employees unable to use their FSA cards. The firm's closure may affect other governmental entities.

The former St. Rose campus will be hosting a weekly farmers market starting this Thursday.

Albany County is set to ban the sale and distribution of kratom products.

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.