Albany County Legislature
Coverage of Albany County Legislature in the Nexus archive.
- Voting underway for Albany County 2026 "I Voted" sticker contest
Albany County Legislature and Board of Elections have announced finalists for the fourth annual 'I Voted' sticker contest. Public voting is open until August 31 for the 2026 edition of the contest.
- Law proposed to ease tax burden for spouses of fallen officers in Albany Co.
Albany County Legislature has proposed a law to provide property tax relief to surviving spouses of police officers who died in the line of duty. The measure aims to address the emotional and financial challenges faced by these spouses.
- Albany County passes legislation to replace coroner’s office with medical examiner
Albany County passed legislation to replace its four part-time, elected coroners with an appointed, full-time medical examiner and deputy. The change requires voter approval in a Nov. 3 referendum to amend the county charter by repealing Article 19, which establishes the Coroner’s Office.