Dorcey Applyrs

Albany's controversial commuter tax proposal got support from most of the Common Council Monday, but it faces an uphill fight in the New York State Legislature.

The "commuter tax" is being floated by some Albany Common Council members, but the tax proposal faces steep odds in the New York State Legislature.

Members of Albany's Common Council grilled the mayor's budget team over steep proposed tax increases, a budget report that contained accounting errors and if the mayor has a plan B.

Police overtime is one of the biggest single drivers of the City of Albany's $26 million budget gap this year.

Albany's 2027 budget proposal is Mayor Dorcey Applyrs' response to the city's worsening financial condition.

The City of Albany made unrealistic budget projections, leading to deficit spending, the New York State Comptroller's report found.

The comptroller determined that the City of Albany is the second most fiscally stressed municipality in New York State as Albany faces eight-figure budget gaps.

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is proposing the creation of a registry for vacant storefronts.

Because Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox is retired from APD, state law requires the city to search for candidates. Mayor Dorcey Applyrs appointed Cox in January and still supports him.

Officials in Albany already knew the city’s finances were in a rough spot, but a recent midyear budget report from the mayor's office is painting an even more dismal picture.