American Rescue Plan Act

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.

An application for American Rescue Plan Act funding is prompting an investigation by the Albany County District Attorney.

The city of Albany has launched an online payment tracker to monitor American Rescue Plan Act payments made to local organizations.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan delivered her State of the City Address Tuesday evening.

The Pittsfield, Massachusetts city council received a quarterly report Tuesday on how the municipality is spending the $40 million it received in federal COVID-19 relief money.

The city of Troy is moving ahead with plans to spend its share of American Rescue Plan funds.

The City of Schenectady is putting the brakes on discussion about how to utilize nearly $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The pause comes after the allocation of more than $40 million so far.

The Schenectady City Council Monday night approved the distribution of $14 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act Funding. The approvals came after a lengthy process that drew criticism and accusations of a lack of transparency.

The city of Albany has released its funding recommendations for American Rescue Plan grant awards.

Albany Common Councilors have voted to approve raises for some city employees.