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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The New York State Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday as former St. Clare’s Hospital workers seek to recover their pensions. A resolution has not been reached. -
Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon says his staff has made great strides during his first 100 days in office. -
Black community leaders held a press conference Tuesday afternoon on the steps of Schenectady City Hall to speak out against "ongoing attempts to suppress Black leadership." -
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says rumored 40 percent cuts at the Watervliet Arsenal will not be moving forward. -
Saturday's small plane crash in the Columbia County Town of Copake killed six people. The loss is being felt locally and far away. -
As Trump administration officials seek to examine "new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water," some Albany Common Councilors are favoring a moratorium on the chemical's use in municipal drinking water. -
In the midst of national economic uncertainty, the leader of Bethlehem says the Albany County town is doing well — for now. -
The Medical Society of the State of New York is accusing a major health insurer of withholding payments. -
An independent accounting firm found inaccuracies with fiscal and management records under the former Albany County Airport Authority head who was fired last year. -
A public hearing was held Monday night in Hudson on a petition to revise the city charter.
