Albany County Executive Dan McCoy

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.

The proposed Saint Rose campus development project would create 160 apartments, but it controversially would require the demolition of over a dozen campus buildings.

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.

Until now, the demolition of Albany's Central Warehouse has been held up by court challenges, logistical problems and permitting issues.

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.

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.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy previously said the $35 million in bonds used to purchase the former Saint Rose campus would be paid off in February. That date has changed.

Could a mile-long canal help revitalize Albany’s waterfront? Several local leaders are already on board. That has one group hoping support from the governor could be on the horizon.