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What residents are talking about in Albany County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
32 topics (filtered)12 news items
All categoriesPublic SafetyEnvironmentParks RecBudgetDevelopmentBusiness JobsSchoolsTaxes BudgetZoningInfrastructureRoads
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Public Safety
Public Defender appointment
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Budget
2027 County Budget — health, food security and workforce programs
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety
Kratom ban opposition
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety
Public safety and personal security incidents
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Environment
Climate action plan and energy infrastructure
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Budget
State reparations commission updates
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety
Kratom medicinal benefits
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety
Public safety
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Environment
Environment
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Parks Rec
Parks & recreation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Development
Development & housing
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Budget
Taxes & budget
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning
Zoning & land use
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Budget
Proposed Parental Responsibility Local Law (Local Law F)
3 supportive5 opposed2 concerned
14 commentsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
Public Safety
Parental Responsibility Local Law F
1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 30, 2026
Development
Bus Terminal Siting and Historic Preservation
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Development
Bus Station and Community Centers
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Public Safety
Public Defender Office Retention and Union Recognition
2 supportive2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Public Safety
Environmental Health and Disability Services
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Parks Rec
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Public Safety
Parental Responsibility for Acts of Dependent Minors
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Schools
Preschool and Early Intervention Special Education Pay Rates
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Public Safety
South Pearl Street Bus Terminal Relocation
2 supportive12 opposed
14 commentsLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Environment
Global Warming and Critical Energy Infrastructure
1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
Clothing and Footwear Sales Tax Exemption
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 26, 2026
Public Safety
Federal Policy and National Leadership
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 11, 2026
Environment
Emergency Management and Environmental Health
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 11, 2026
Infrastructure
Accessibility and ADA Compliance in County Facilities
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 11, 2026
Public Safety
Gun Violence Prevention Program Funding
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 11, 2026
Parks Rec
Historic Preservation and Airport Parking Proposal
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 11, 2026
Business Jobs
Short-Term Rental Registry and Occupancy Tax
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed May 11, 2026
Public Safety
Federal Impeachment Resolution Call
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 11, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Albany County from local and regional media.
New York Focuscounty legislature explainer
New York’s County Legislatures, Explained
New York’s County Legislatures, Explained New York Focus
Oct 29, 2026Fingerlakes1.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, 2026WAMCearly 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, 2026Albany 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, 2026WRGBelection 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, 2026Times 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, 2026WNYT.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, 2026WAMCballot initiatives
Your guide to Albany County's 2026 ballot initiatives
Your guide to Albany County's 2026 ballot initiatives WAMC
Oct 22, 2026Times Unionlawmaker discipline ballot measure
With a specific lawmaker in mind, Albany County voters asked to weigh discipline measure
With a specific lawmaker in mind, Albany County voters asked to weigh discipline measure Times Union
Oct 22, 2026Hoodlineballot initiative
Albany County Coroner vs. Medical Examiner Vote Nov. 3
Albany County Coroner vs. Medical Examiner Vote Nov. 3 Hoodline
Oct 22, 2026Spectrum Newsgovernance structure
Medical examiner or coroner? Albany County voters will decide
Medical examiner or coroner? Albany County voters will decide Spectrum News
Oct 21, 2026The Altamont Enterprisepark revitalization
‘You just have to start and inspire people’: Albany County touts revitalized Switzkill Farm
‘You just have to start and inspire people’: Albany County touts revitalized Switzkill Farm The Altamont Enterprise
Oct 21, 2026