Albany’s newly sworn-in mayor, Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, says she intends to enroll her children in the City School District of Albany.
Her pledge signals a personal commitment to the public education system she now oversees as the city’s top elected official.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Jan. 2 2026, Mayor Applyrs addressed questions about her family’s plans following her assumption of office, including whether her daughters would attend public schools within the city. She confirmed that she has already attempted to use the district’s school lottery system…