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Inaction by Majority Leadership on Nursing Home Requires $2.2 Million Move

last update: May 16, 2013

County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today announced that the administration has submitted a request for $2.2 million in funding to be moved from a contingency fund in the budget to enable the Albany County Nursing Home to meet payroll and other expenses for the month of July.


Legislative Majority Leaders Jeopardize Community College

last update: May 14, 2013

"I am mystified about the legislature's action last night after meeting with Shawn Morse, Frank Commisso, Mike Mackey and Tom Cotrofeld a week before the vote to resolve any remaining issues on the Schenectady County Community College construction contract," said Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy.


County Executive Statement on State Budget Agreement

last update: Mar 21, 2013


Survey Finds that Albany County Is Among the Healthiest in New York State

last update: Mar 21, 2013

New rankings on county health show that Albany County is among the healthiest in the state.


McCoy Settlement Means Employees Get Days Back

last update: Mar 14, 2013

Albany County employees who were furloughed in 2009 will get that time back. Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy says current employees who were furloughed four years ago will be reimbursed in additional paid time off.


Problem-solving, Innovation and Collaboration Key to McCoy's 2013 State of the County Speech

last update: Mar 11, 2013

In his second State of the County address, Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy credits accomplishments during his first year in office to addressing fiscal problems head on through problem-solving, innovation and collaboration.


County Executive McCoy Joined by Partners for Launch of 'Safe Sleeping' Campaign to Prevent Infant Deaths

last update: Mar 7, 2013

Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy, local health, child welfare and law enforcement officials have launched a joint campaign to prevent infant deaths due to "unsafe sleeping," which commonly occurs when an adult shares a bed with an infant and rolls over onto them which leads to the death of the child.


Albany County Nursing Home Losing $1,000,000 a Month

last update: Feb 27, 2013

Two million dollar loss already in 2013; 2% property tax cap may never be reached.


County Executive Helps Load Gifts for Adopt-a-Family Program

last update: Dec 21, 2012

 


Albany County Sewer District Partnership with Power Plant Cited for Innovation in Water Reuse

last update: Dec 13, 2012

Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy has announced that a collaborative effort between the Albany County Sewer District and the Empire Generating Co. power plant has been recognized for its sustainability and conservation efforts by the WateReuse Association.


Donation Collection 'Huge' from Albany County

last update: Nov 19, 2012

In just one week, Albany County employees and residents collected enough boxes and bags of items needed by victims of Hurricane Sandy that they exceeded the expectations of Security Plumbing & Heating Supply and filled two trucks.


County Executive Daniel McCoy will host public hearings

last update: Nov 16, 2012


Albany County Participating in Great American Smokeout

last update: Nov 16, 2012

Albany County Participating in Great American Smokeout

 


Albany County Executive Deployed in Hurricane Sandy Relief

last update: Nov 7, 2012


Freedom from Domestic Violence: Fundamental Human Right

last update: Oct 31, 2012

Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy recognizes freedom from domestic violence as a fundamental human right 365 days a year amd has issued an Executive Order and Directive in support of this belief.


Albany County Veterans Program Hits Milestone

last update: Jul 6, 2012

Albany County Veterans Program Hits Milestone

Albany County's "Return the FAVOR" (Find & Assist Vets of Record) Program has enrolled its 1,000th veteran and signed on its 100th business.  Return the Favor is a merchant discount program for eligible Albany County veterans who receive a discount on purchases or services at participating merchants.


County Executive McCoy to Honor Volunteers

last update: Apr 6, 2012


Albany County Announces More Cost Saving Measures Through Consolidation and Increased Efficiency of its Dispatching Services

last update: Mar 26, 2012


Transition Team Recommends County Create, Collaborate and Consolidate

last update: Mar 13, 2012

 


Albany County Sewer District to Cut Costs, Save Energy and Create Jobs by Recovering Waste Heat

last update: Sep 22, 2011