Albany’s commuter tax idea passes the council and runs into a wall at the Capitol
The Albany Common Council voted to ask the Legislature for a tax on non-resident workers' paychecks. Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, Sen.…
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Albany County’s two ballot propositions: medical examiners and a way to expel legislators
On the back of Tuesday's ballot, Albany County voters decide whether to replace elected coroners with a physician-led office and whether legislators can remove their own members.
By Walter Brinkerhoff · · 4 min read
Snow emergencies and winter parking rules in Albany, Troy and Schenectady
In Albany, a declared snow emergency suspends normal parking rules for 48 hours: even side first, odd side second. Here…