Dave Lucas
Capital Region Bureau ChiefDave Lucas is WAMC’s Capital Region Bureau Chief. Born and raised in Albany, he’s been involved in nearly every aspect of local radio since 1981. Before joining WAMC, Dave was a reporter and anchor at WGY in Schenectady. Prior to that he hosted talk shows on WYJB and WROW, including the 1999 series of overnight radio broadcasts tracking the JonBenet Ramsey murder case with a cast of callers and characters from all over the world via the internet. In 2012, Dave received a Communicator Award of Distinction for his WAMC news story "Fail: The NYS Flood Panel," which explores whether the damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee could have been prevented or at least curbed. Dave began his radio career as a “morning personality” at WABY in Albany.
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Plans to build a large vessel dock at Schenectady's Mohawk Harbor have been scuttled. -
The city of Hudson is gearing up for the Democratic Primary, with a political newcomer challenging sitting mayor Kamal Johnson. -
Albany officials raised the BIPOC Pride flag outside City Hall Friday, marking the official start of Pride Month. This year’s celebration has added significance. -
Leaders say a $67 million, seven-story, mixed-use development will transform Troy’s waterfront. -
Democrats are continuing to criticize the so-called “big, beautiful bill” that slashes social services and extends tax cuts passed during President Trump’s first term. -
A month before the primary, Albany's four Democratic primary mayoral candidates debated Thursday on Spectrum News. -
Albany's mayoral candidates have a number of ideas about the $400 million for downtown Albany included in Governor Kathy Hochul’s recently passed state budget. -
New York Attorney General Letitia James was in Albany Wednesday to endorse Dorcey Applyrs' bid for mayor. The Democrat was also keen to comment on her difficult relationship with the Trump administration -
Most school district budgets were approved by New Yorkers voters Tuesday. But not all residents were ready to override the tax cap. -
The La Salle Institute and the city of Troy are hosting a traveling exhibit honoring Vietnam-era servicemembers.
