Andrew Joyce

The Albany County Legislature is taking action as controversy continues over the decision to fire Albany International Airport CEO Phil Calderone.

Six candidates including two Albany County legislators and four Albany Common Council members are vying for the Democratic nomination for the 109th district state Assembly seat in Tuesday’s primary.

At a time when public safety is being hotly debated, some candidates in the crowded Democratic primary for New York’s 109th state Assembly district seat say they think Albany is unsafe.

Seven candidates for New York state Assembly’s 109th district participated in an environmental forum Thursday live on WAMC.

Two candidates have joined the crowded field in the race for New York state Assembly’s 109th district seat and two have dropped out.

Although Albany County District Attorney David Soares says he will return what has become a controversial salary bonus, the political heat is on.

A second candidate has announced a run for mayor of Albany.