Dave Lucas

Brendan Cox has returned for a second stint as Albany Police chief. With a mayoral election next year, will the candidates keep the interim police chief on the job in 2026?

An effort to have officials to help break the contract stalemate between Albany Medical Center and the New York State Nurses Association is getting a lukewarm reception.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Dave Lucas In 2025 residents of the City of Albany will elect a new mayor. Three declared candidates have emerged so far and all share a common concern: public safety.

A new survey shows healthcare providers' preferences on how they communicate with New Yorkers looking to quit smoking.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan recently returned from the West Coast where she participated in a three-day summit against antisemitism.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Dave Lucas The Albany Ramada Inn on Watervliet Ave Extension. The Albany County Legislature this week approved a hotel occupancy tax hike, along party lines.

The City of Albany has turned off its SeeClickFix service that enables users to communicate with City Hall about quality-of-life issues as a lawsuit moves forward.

The Albany Common Council this week unanimously voted to override Mayor Kathy Sheehan's veto of a $125,000 appropriation for “housing-related services.”

In the age of Zoom calls and virtual meetings, some government entities have struggled to embrace modern technology. But they're catching up in Albany County.

The Albany Community Police Review Board has held its last meeting at Albany Law School.