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Recent coverage of Albany County from local and regional media.

WyomingNews.comlocal election results

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, 2026

Spectrum Newsredevelopment projects

Albany 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, 2026

Times Unionballot propositions

Propositions abolish Albany coroner's office, remake Mechanicville government

Propositions abolish Albany coroner's office, remake Mechanicville government Times Union

Nov 4, 2026

WAMCcoroner to medical examiner ballot initiative

Albany 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, 2026

WRGBelection results

Election 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, 2026

New York Focuscounty legislature explainer

New York’s County Legislatures, Explained

New York’s County Legislatures, Explained New York Focus

Oct 29, 2026

Fingerlakes1.comstate grant for community facilities

New 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, 2026

WAMCearly voting turnout

As 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, 2026

Albany County (.gov)road construction

Public 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, 2026

WRGBelection ballot security

Elections 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, 2026

Times Unioncounty election ballot preview

2026 Albany County election: What’s on your ballot

2026 Albany County election: What’s on your ballot Times Union

Oct 24, 2026

WNYT.comearly voting / election logistics

Early 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

Community Pulse

Election results and democracy

Legislature size and St. Rose campus redevelopment

School bus camera enforcement

Emergency preparedness and climate resilience funding

Public Defender appointment

2027 County Budget — health, food security and workforce programs

Kratom medicinal benefits

Climate action plan and energy infrastructure

Kratom ban opposition

Public safety and personal security incidents

State reparations commission updates

Parks & recreation

Environment

Public safety

Development & housing

Zoning & land use

Taxes & budget

Proposed Parental Responsibility Local Law (Local Law F)

Parental Responsibility Local Law F

Public Defender Office Retention and Union Recognition

Environmental Health and Disability Services

Bus Terminal Siting and Historic Preservation

Bus Station and Community Centers

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway

Preschool and Early Intervention Special Education Pay Rates

Parental Responsibility for Acts of Dependent Minors

South Pearl Street Bus Terminal Relocation

Global Warming and Critical Energy Infrastructure

Clothing and Footwear Sales Tax Exemption

Federal Policy and National Leadership

Short-Term Rental Registry and Occupancy Tax

Historic Preservation and Airport Parking Proposal

Emergency Management and Environmental Health

Gun Violence Prevention Program Funding

Federal Impeachment Resolution Call

Accessibility and ADA Compliance in County Facilities

In the News

Appelhans retains Sheriff’s Office; County Commission, City Council and Coroner races also decided

Albany County Leg­is­lator Carolyn McLaughlin weighs in on major re­de­vel­opment projects in Albany

Propositions abolish Albany coroner's office, remake Mechanicville government

Albany County voters approve ballot initiative to replace coroners with medical examiner

Election 2026: Results from key races across New York and the Capital Region

New York’s County Legislatures, Explained

New York commits $13.5 million to Albany community center and disability school

As Northeast sees high early-voting turnout, Albany County numbers set to double

Public Information Meeting: Proposed Rehabilitation of New Karner Road (CR 157 & NY 155)

Elections officials in Albany County work to assure voters their early ballot is safe

2026 Albany County election: What’s on your ballot

Early voting begins Saturday as Albany County prepares for busy election

Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin weighs in on major redevelopment projects in Albany