Albany County

Gabriella Romero is an attorney in the Albany County Public Defender's office. Now, the advocate and activist is also one of several candidates vying for the 6th ward Common Council seat.

Albany County will roll out a new program to deploy trained mental health workers to crisis situations. 

Confirmed cases of coronavirus seem to indicate that the second wave of the pandemic has begun in Albany County.

Here to discuss the coronavirus and COVID-19 community response is Albany County Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen! WAMC's Ray Graf hosts. 

The city of Albany has launched an initiative to give younger residents a safe place to play and learn this summer during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Winter is melting away, and amphibians are on the move. WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard was out Tuesday night to learn more the annual migratory event.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy has delivered his ninth State of the County Address.

After months of planning and debate, the Albany County Board of Elections has moved into its new home.

With 2020 just hours away, local governments in New York’s Capital Region are getting organized. Many incumbents are staying put in the new year, but there are some changes coming.

On January 1st, sweeping reforms to New York’s criminal justice system will go into effect. WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard takes a look at how law enforcement agencies in Albany County are preparing for the changes…

Albany County voters have a ballot question on redistricting to decide on Tuesday.

For the first time, you don’t have to wait until Tuesday to vote in local elections in New York. New York has joined 38 other states in allowing early voting, and people are taking the opportunity. 

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy has released his budget plan for 2020.

An 11-year-old from Ravena is the Albany County Executive’s Citizen of the Month.

Today is primary day in New York state. Polls opened at noon upstate.

A case of measles has been confirmed in New York’s Greene County as the outbreak moves north.

The long-awaited move of the Albany County Board of Elections has gotten the go-ahead.

Albany County is strong, leading all New York counties when it comes to innovation and development. That’s according to County Executive Dan McCoy, who delivered his State of the County address Thursday night.

The Albany County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Albany Law School on a new strategy to prevent people from returning to jail.

Continuing to defy calls to resign, Cohoes Mayor Shawn Morse kicked off his reelection bid Wednesday.

A vote expected tonight on a local law regarding air pollution in the Town of Coeymans has been postponed.

In September, word came that the Department of Motor Vehicles would be moving out of downtown Albany, setting off debate about the South End neighborhood. The official announcement came this week.

Officials say cellular telephone network infrastructure that supports 911 emergency calls is inadequate in some parts of Albany County.

Albany County Comptroller Mike Conners has announced he will not seek a seventh term in office, and now potential successors are starting to line up.

Styrofoam is now banned at restaurants throughout Albany County.

Thirty-five acres of open space is now protected from development in suburban Albany County. The land abuts a popular outdoor education center.

The Albany County Legislature is holding a public hearing tonight on whether or not to ban polystyrene packaging.

The Albany County Democratic Committee headquarters in Albany was riddled with gunfire overnight. The damage from at least five rounds fired through the window was discovered Wednesday morning. The party's headquarters on Colvin Avenue is located in a suite of offices between Central and Washington avenues. Party chairman and Albany Common Councilor Jack Flynn spoke with WAMC News Wednesday.