Albany County Executive Dan McCoy

Albany County is implementing two new initiatives to address the housing shortage and support people looking to purchase their first home.

Albany County is launching a program to recruit firefighters.

Albany County has signed a temporary license agreement with the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority to establish a presence on the former College of Saint Rose campus.

This month marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The shutdowns have long since ended, but the impacts on society are still being understood. Beyond the deaths and long-term illness, the pandemic disrupted how we work, learn and even eat. The New York Public News Network is marking the anniversary with a special series. WAMC’s Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas revisits some of the people who appeared in his earliest COVID stories.

Albany County lawmakers have introduced a new bill to improve intergovernmental communication following concerns over water quality in the Town of Bethlehem.

Albany County is honoring a late veteran and local political fixture.

Negotiations are under way to demolish Albany’s Central Warehouse.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is investing $19.5 million to support law enforcement in Albany, saying the funding is part of a comprehensive plan to reduce crime.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan appear to be at odds over a portion of McCoy’s State of the County address this week. McCoy's surprise announcement regarding sharing services between the municipalities is getting reaction from city hall and Albany mayoral candidates.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy gave his 14th State of the County Address Tuesday at the former campus of the College of Saint Rose — which is part of his plans for the county’s future.