Mark Grimm

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Former radio talk show host and TV news anchor, professional speaker and speaking coach, and member of the Albany County Legislature representing parts of Guilderland and Colonie, NY Mark Grimm, Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, and Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.

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 County Legislature this week approved a hotel occupancy tax hike, along party lines.

The Albany County Legislature has unanimously approved County Executive Dan McCoy’s $847 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year.

With President Donald Trump poised to move back to the White House for a second term in January, upstate New York Republicans are celebrating their party’s victory.

The Albany County Legislature is taking action as controversy continues over the decision to fire Albany International Airport CEO Phil Calderone.

The county legislature is considering raising the tax from 6% to 6.5%, an estimated increase of $766,000.

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

Albany County District Attorney David Soares says he will give back a salary bonus he gave himself from a state grant — which has led to calls for his resignation.

Albany County officials are scrutinizing a salary bonus the District Attorney gave himself.