Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Albany County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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2027 County Budget — health, food security and workforce programs
State reparations commission updates
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Albany County from local and regional media.
Appelhans retains Sheriff’s Office; County Commission, City Council and Coroner races also decided
Appelhans retains Sheriff’s Office; County Commission, City Council and Coroner races also decided WyomingNews.com
Nov 7, 2026Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin weighs in on major redevelopment projects in Albany
Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin weighs in on major redevelopment projects in Albany Spectrum News
Nov 7, 2026Propositions abolish Albany coroner's office, remake Mechanicville government
Propositions abolish Albany coroner's office, remake Mechanicville government Times Union
Nov 4, 2026Albany County voters approve ballot initiative to replace coroners with medical examiner
Albany County voters approve ballot initiative to replace coroners with medical examiner WAMC
Nov 4, 2026Election 2026: Results from key races across New York and the Capital Region
Election 2026: Results from key races across New York and the Capital Region WRGB
Nov 4, 2026New York’s County Legislatures, Explained
New York’s County Legislatures, Explained New York Focus
Oct 29, 2026New York commits $13.5 million to Albany community center and disability school
New York commits $13.5 million to Albany community center and disability school Fingerlakes1.com
Oct 29, 2026As Northeast sees high early-voting turnout, Albany County numbers set to double
As Northeast sees high early-voting turnout, Albany County numbers set to double WAMC
Oct 29, 2026Public Information Meeting: Proposed Rehabilitation of New Karner Road (CR 157 & NY 155)
Public Information Meeting: Proposed Rehabilitation of New Karner Road (CR 157 & NY 155) Albany County (.gov)
Oct 27, 2026Elections officials in Albany County work to assure voters their early ballot is safe
Elections officials in Albany County work to assure voters their early ballot is safe WRGB
Oct 27, 20262026 Albany County election: What’s on your ballot
2026 Albany County election: What’s on your ballot Times Union
Oct 24, 2026Early voting begins Saturday as Albany County prepares for busy election
Early voting begins Saturday as Albany County prepares for busy election WNYT.com
Oct 23, 2026