Albany County committee approves added transportation funds, a MIPA grant and new outreach plans for seniors The Aetna Care Committee approved an amendment adding $115,263.19 for brokered senior transportation, accepted a $33,335 MIPA grant for Medicare assistance (09/01/2025–08/31/2026), and directed staff to provide ZIP‑code and district utilization data while launching a senior advisory council.

Albany County is ramping up support for seniors with new transportation funding and a Medicare outreach grant—making essential services more accessible than ever!

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #MedicareOutreach #SeniorTransportation

Graphic for National Take a Walk in the Park Day featuring a person walking along a leaf-covered path near a body of water, surrounded by trees. A small sign-style overlay reads “National Take a Walk in the Park Day.” The Albany County Legislature Democratic Caucus seal appears in the top right, and the handle @legmajorityalb is in the bottom right.

🌿 National Take a Walk in the Park Day

Take a moment to step outside and enjoy the natural beauty around you.

#AlbanyCounty #Parks #Wellbeing

Women’s History Month Challenge 🔍

“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.”

Do you know who said it?

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#WomensHistoryMonth #HistoryChallenge #AlbanyCounty

Graphic for Earth Hour featuring an illustrated globe on a warm gradient background with a small alarm clock beside it. Text reads “Earth Hour Day,” “Turn off your lights for one hour!” and “#SaveEarth.” The Albany County Legislature Democratic Caucus seal appears in the bottom left, and the handle @legmajorityalb is in the bottom right.

🌍 Earth Hour

Turn off your lights for one hour and support a more sustainable future.

#EarthHour #SaveEarth #AlbanyCounty #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Graphic for World Water Day featuring a globe held above open hands with water splashing around it. The background is softly blurred, and the text “World Water Day” appears at the top. The Albany County Legislature Democratic Caucus seal is placed near the bottom center.

💧 World Water Day

Protecting our water means protecting our communities.

#WorldWaterDay #AlbanyCounty #Sustainability #Water #Community

📖 World Storytelling Day

Libraries help keep our stories alive and support literacy across Albany County.

The Democratic Majority, Albany County Legislature remains committed to expanding access to books and educational resources.

#WorldStorytellingDay #AlbanyCounty #Libraries #Literacy

Graphic for International Day of Happiness on March 20, 2026. A large smiling yellow emoji with closed eyes and rosy cheeks is centered over a background of colorful sticky notes with positive words. Text reads “International Day of Happiness,” with “Happiness” in bold orange lettering. A small gauge icon labeled “Happiness” appears in the top left, and the Albany County Legislature Democratic Caucus seal is placed at the bottom right.

😊 International Day of Happiness

Today is a reminder to pause, reflect, and appreciate the moments, big and small, that bring joy to our lives.

Wishing everyone a happy and joyful day.

#InternationalDayOfHappiness #AlbanyCounty #Community #Wellbeing #SpreadJoy

Women’s History Month Challenge 🔍

“Unless I am allowed to tell the story of my life in my own way, I cannot tell it at all.”

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#WomensHistoryMonth #HistoryChallenge #AlbanyCounty

Women’s History Month Challenge 🔍

“We are here, not because we are law-breakers; we are here in our efforts to become law-makers.”

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#WomensHistoryMonth #HistoryChallenge #AlbanyCounty

Graphic for Global Recycling Day on March 18, 2026. A large green recycling symbol surrounds a globe on a blue-to-green gradient background with faint environmental words. On the right, circular images show recycling bins, plastic bottles, cardboard, and bundled recyclable materials. The Albany County Legislature Democratic Caucus seal appears in the top right. Text reads “Global Recycling Day” and “Join us in building a more sustainable Albany County.”

Recycling is one of the simplest ways we can reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect our environment for future generations.

Join us in building a more sustainable Albany County.

#GlobalRecyclingDay #Sustainability #AlbanyCounty #ReduceReuseRecycle #ClimateAction

Women’s History Month Challenge 🔍

“In what time and age, will the word ‘woman’ be no longer placed at the center of (unwanted) attention?”

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#WomensHistoryMonth #HistoryChallenge #AlbanyCounty

Women’s History Month Challenge 🔍

“I am not a woman president. I am the President.”

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#WomensHistoryMonth #HistoryChallenge #AlbanyCounty

Women’s History Month Challenge 🔍

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”

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Women’s History Month Challenge 🔍

“Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men.”

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#WomensHistoryMonth #HistoryChallenge #AlbanyCounty

CDTA outlines Transit Development Plan, warns of funding shortfall and plans service rebalancing CDTA presented a 342‑page Transit Development Plan and said it will rebalance service to align with post‑COVID ridership, expand targeted on‑demand services and press for more stable state funding; legislators pressed the agency on a discontinued courthouse stop, shelter safety and paratransit access.

CDTA is reshaping public transit with a bold 342-page plan to improve service efficiency and tackle funding challenges in a post-COVID world.

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #TransitDevelopment #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #MobilityAccess

Committee advances measure to bar county business with airlines that operate charter deportation flights The committee voted to forward a resolution that would prohibit county employees and county contracts from doing business with airlines engaged in charter deportation flights; members debated scope, subcontracting and the risk of creating local blacklists.

Albany County is taking a bold stand by proposing a resolution to cut ties with airlines involved in deportation charter flights, stirring up a heated debate about ethics and potential blacklists.

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #CivicAccountability #HumanRights #CitizenPortal

Law Committee advances resolution limiting county cooperation with certain ICE and Border Patrol operations After extended debate and redline edits, the Albany County Law Committee voted to forward a resolution that limits county cooperation with certain ICE and Border Patrol operations — including prohibiting 287(g) agreements and use of county property for federal staging or detention — as a favorable recommendation to the full legislature.

Albany County's Law Committee is making waves by advancing a resolution that could drastically limit local cooperation with ICE and Border Patrol, igniting a fierce debate on immigration enforcement.

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance

Albany County committee adopts amended resolution limiting cooperation with ICE, sparks debate over enforcement and victims Resolution 55 would bar the county sheriff from entering into 287(g) agreements and prevent county property from being used to stage ICE or Border Patrol operations; sponsors argued the change protects public safety and civil rights, while some members raised concerns about victims, sheriff duties and the scope of 'cooperation.'

Albany County's Public Safety Committee just passed a resolution to limit ICE and Border Patrol operations, igniting a heated debate on public safety and civil rights.

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #ImmigrationReform #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CivilRights

For Women’s History Month, the Democratic Majority of the Albany County Legislature is honoring women who changed history.

“You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals.”

Who do you think said it?

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#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInHistory #AlbanyCounty

Graphic for Women’s History Month from the Democratic Majority, Albany County Legislature. Purple background with the Democratic Caucus seal in the top left corner. Large white text reads “History Women’s Month.” A portrait of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appears on the left. On the right is her quote: “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A subtle women’s gender symbol watermark appears in the background. The handle @legmajorityalb is shown in the lower right corner.

We’re kicking off a Women’s History Month series honoring strong women throughout history and the words that defined their generation.

Today: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Check back daily throughout March for more featured leaders.

#WomensHistoryMonth #AlbanyCounty

Graphic for International Mother Language Day on February 21. A calm figure with long green hair sits behind an open book. From the book grows a white branching tree filled with letters and characters from multiple languages, including Bengali, Chinese, Devanagari, Korean, Arabic, and others. Yellow birds fly across a deep blue background patterned with additional script symbols. The text reads “International Mother Language Day” and “21st February.” The seal of the Democratic Caucus of the Albany County Legislature appears in the lower left corner.

On International Mother Language Day, the Democratic Majority of the Albany County Legislature recognizes the many languages spoken across our community.

Every voice belongs.

#InternationalMotherLanguageDay #AlbanyCounty

Graphic featuring a close-up of a dandelion against a bright blue sky. The dandelion seeds are blowing away to form the word “Kindness” in white letters, with a small heart symbol near the end. The text reads “February 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day.” The seal of the Democratic Caucus of the Albany County Legislature appears in the bottom right corner.

February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day.

Small acts of care strengthen our communities and support the residents and families we serve.

Kindness matters, today and every day.

#RandomActsOfKindness #AlbanyCounty

Committee advances Albany County resolution on advanced nuclear technology after amendment A county committee voted to advance a resolution on advanced nuclear technology after agreeing to remove a proposed legislative finding (section (d)). Members debated waste disposal, regulatory jurisdiction, geothermal alternatives and cost before moving the bill forward as amended.

A contentious debate in Albany County has led to the advancement of a resolution on advanced nuclear technology, igniting discussions on energy alternatives, waste disposal, and costs.

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #EnergyPolicy #CitizenPortal #NuclearTechnology #WasteManagement

Albany County Legislature adopts 2026 budget, approves routine levies and amends meeting rules The Albany County Legislature rescinded a prior budget resolution and adopted the county fiscal-year 2026 budget by unanimous roll call, confirmed multiple routine levy and tax resolutions, approved an appointment to the county land bank (one opposed), and amended legislative rules to start meetings at 7:00.

The Albany County Legislature has officially adopted the 2026 budget with a unanimous vote, while also making key changes to meeting rules and approving essential services for the community.

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #CommunitySupport #FiscalResponsibility #LocalGovernance

Residents urge Albany County Legislature to end airport deal with Avelo Airlines over deportation concerns During public comment, multiple speakers urged the Albany County Legislature to end the county’s relationship with Avelo Airlines, alleging the carrier aids Department of Homeland Security deportation flights and criticizing the county for not releasing the airport contract; legislators took no formal action on the request at the meeting.

Residents are demanding Albany County lawmakers cut ties with Avelo Airlines, accusing the airline of complicity in deportations while calling for greater transparency on the airport's contract.

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#AlbanyCounty #NY #HumanitarianConcerns #PublicTransparency #CitizenPortal

Albany County accepts bids for jail medical services, approves vehicle purchases and locks Axon pricing The Board accepted RFPs for inmate medical services and awarded the work to CoreHealth despite higher cost, approved purchase of three Ford F-150 police responders and accepted a quote from Axon to lock pricing for body cameras, storage and tasers.

Albany County Commissioners chose to prioritize quality over cost by awarding a significant contract for inmate medical services to CoreHealth, alongside approving new police vehicles and securing discounted pricing for body cameras.

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#AlbanyCounty #WY #AlbanyCountyJailServices

Wyoming Business Council urges investment to reverse decline; Albany County approves Safe Streets consultant RFP Josh Durell of the Wyoming Business Council told Albany County commissioners that stagnant employment, wage declines and youth out-migration require proactive investment. Commissioners approved advertising an RFP for a countywide Safe Streets consultant tied to a roughly $1.1 million grant.

Albany County is taking a bold step towards revitalizing its infrastructure with a $1.1 million Safe Streets safety action plan, but can it reverse the troubling trend of economic decline?

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#AlbanyCounty #WY #CommunitySafety #EconomicInvestment #AlbanyCountySafeStreets

Albany County Legislature Public Forum: Cancel AVELO Airlines contract · Indivisible This is a local event hosted by the Capital Region Coalition, 10 local chapters of National Indivisible. We will be attending the Public Forum at the Albany County Legislature and demanding that they...

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#GroundAvelo #CancelICEAir #AlbanyCounty #NoForProfitDeportations #IndivisibleADKSaratoga

A graphic featuring the pink, yellow, and blue pansexual pride flag as the background. Two hands hold cutouts in the same colors: one shaped like a heart and the other shaped like a combined gender symbol. At the top, bold text reads “Pansexual Pride Day.” At the bottom, the text reads “Honoring inclusion, dignity, and equality for ALL residents.” The Democratic Caucus of the Albany County Legislature seal appears in the lower right corner.

On Pansexual Pride Day, the Democratic Majority, Albany County Legislature affirms our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equality for all residents. Diversity strengthens our communities.

#PansexualPrideDay #AlbanyCounty #LGBTQ

A blue and white winter themed graphic displays a box titled “10 Snow Day Driving Safety Tips.” Inside the box, ten bullet points with blue check marks list safety reminders: Stay off roads, check road conditions, clear all snow and ice, slow down, keep your lights on, watch for pedestrians and plows, pack emergency supplies, keep gas tank full, beware of black ice, and pull over in blizzard conditions.

If you must be on the road during the storm, please use caution.

Check 511NY before you go, clear all snow from your car, slow down, and watch for black ice and limited visibility.
Stay safe and give road crews room to work.

#AlbanyCounty