Susan Rizzo

A former Albany Common Councilor is hoping to win the race for Chief City Auditor.

Lee Kindlon was sworn in Monday as Albany County’s first new District Attorney in a generation.

Embattled Albany County District Attorney David Soares held a Saturday press conference about controversial bonus money he has accepted during his time in office.

Embattled Albany County District Attorney David Soares appeared before a joint county legislature hearing Wednesday night.

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

Albany County District Attorney David Soares says he will give back a salary bonus he gave himself from a state grant — which has led to calls for his resignation.

New York State Assemblyman Phil Steck is calling for the resignation of Albany County District Attorney David Soares, a fellow Democrat, after it was reported last week that Soares used state grant funding to give himself and staff members an 11 percent bonus in December.

Albany County officials are scrutinizing a salary bonus the District Attorney gave himself.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Albany County has been softened by American Rescue Plan Act funding.

The Albany County Legislature has approved the first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds.