Dan McCoy-CountyExec

Not the result we were hoping for today, but it doesn’t take away from what this team accomplished. The Siena Saints left it all on the court and showed the kind of grit and determination that makes this community proud! @SienaSaints

Congratulations @_northernrivers and CEO Bill Hettman on 50 years of education, reaching 20,000 students and achieving a 91% graduation rate! Gus the Gator is celebrating too.

Hundreds of Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) musicians will take over Crossgates Mall as part of ESYO’s annual Playathon, a musical marathon that features every ensemble in the organization. This free, family-friendly event will take place this Saturday, March 21st, from 10:30 a.m. through 5:15 p.m. and will showcase 11 ESYO ensembles including CHIME (Creating Harmony Inspiring Musical Empowerment), which is celebrating a ten-year anniversary!

We are about an hour and a half away from Siena Saints facing off against the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament. Be sure to tune in and show your support! Let’s go, Saints!

Supporting a fix to Tier 6 (and what about Tier 5?) will make a real difference in helping attract and retain people who serve our communities every day. These changes come with a cost to our counties. It’s also time for another fix. We should take the next step and extend Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) funding to counties to ensure we have the resources needed to deliver the essential services that our residents rely on. Counties need more financial assistance and better ways to keep positions filled.

Are you looking for a job as a Lifeguard this summer? Look no further! Albany County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer Lifeguard Certification Courses this spring, where participants will gain essential water skills, CPR training, first aid, and rescue protocols, all taught by certified instructors. Spots are limited, so be sure to register today by visiting albanycounty.recdesk.com Don't miss this opportunity to become certified for summer!

The entire Capital Region is behind the Siena Saints men's basketball team as they head down to South Carolina tomorrow to take on the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament. Play hard and make us proud. Let’s go, Saints!

I just released a new episode of my podcast, Albany County Direct! This week's guest is Mary Rozak, my Chief Communications Officer, to discuss my recent State of the County Address. open.spotify.com/episode/7a1p7E…

Deputy County Executive Mike McLaughlin spoke at Albany High School to celebrate a major step forward for higher education in our community. Today marks the launch of the Capital Region Higher Ed Alliance, a collaborative effort born from a long-standing group of more than a dozen public and private institutions in our region. We hope this initiative will spark a confident, student-centered conversation about the real value of earning a college degree.

This morning, Albany County Water Purification District Executive Director Angelo Gaudio held a press conference to update the public, clarify misinformation, and reiterate what Albany County is doing to get the Sludge Processing Improvement project done: -Albany County has been in communication with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for 4 ½ years to get this project completed. -We finally got that approval to move forward with this project in its current form a year ago. It took over 3 years for us to get DEC approval and 5 engineering project reviews. -We received notice last month that the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation has awarded $25million towards this project and that all the documents to close on the financing in July. -We’ll then be on target to have DEC/EFC approval by the end of the third quarter of this year with project bidding in the 4th quarter. -We should be issuing contracts and construction to in the first quarter of 2027. The Albany County Water Purification District does not want people to be uncomfortable and to smell nasty odors. We are working through the bureaucracy to deliver results for residents. I want to thank Angelo and the team for their consistent hard work to get this project completed.

It’s always great to have my fellow County leaders from around the State here in beautiful Albany County for the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Legislative Conference. It is important now more than ever that we are unified with one voice and advocate for the needs of our region.

On Friday, Scott Leslie, Director of the Albany County Veterans Service Bureau, and his staff joined 100 Albany County Veterans and their families at MVP Arena for dinner and an evening enjoying the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Creating opportunities like this is part of our ongoing commitment to offering fun, family-friendly programming that supports connection, community, and memorable experiences for Veterans throughout Albany County.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Albany County! May your day be full of joy, laughter, and the warmth of friends and family. Sláinte!

NYSAC conference day 1 featured our unique subsidized daycare benefits for employees @ Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's on site facility.

Today was a perfect day to celebrate Irish heritage and culture at the Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade!

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the North Albany Limerick Parade!

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Our Free Paint Recycling Collection Event is happening at Eagle Elementary School - 27 Van Dyke Road, Delmar, NY. Don't miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment. circular.eco/event/delmar26

This morning, I spoke at the Albany Saint Patrick's Day Parade Kickoff Breakfast hosted by Jack's Oyster House. This is the 75th year the City of Albany has hosted this celebration of Irish Heritage in our community. I look forward to seeing you all out there tomorrow!

Level 1 Swim Lessons have started, and our beginners are already making waves! From learning to blow bubbles to practicing strong kicks, these swimmers are off to an amazing start. Interested in learning more about our Recreation programming? Check out our registration portal at albanycounty.recdesk.com