Albany Common Council grapples with dismal budget projection

Officials in Albany already knew the city’s finances were in a rough spot, but a recent midyear budget report from the mayor’s office is painting an even more dismal picture.

City lawmakers are now asking the mayor’s financial team for answers as they work to come up with solutions. Capital Region Bureau Chief Grant Ashley joined Lucas Willard on Northeast Report to discuss the council’s finance committee meeting Wednesday night.

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