Albany County

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.

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.