Albany County Executive Dan McCoy

Under the proposed plan, Albany County would use the medical examiner of a nearby county and then supplement that medical examiner's office with additional staff.

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

Albany Airport CEO Stephen Clark took the top job amid an ongoing, nine-figure renovation project and reporting on the ouster of his predecessor, Philip Calderone.

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.