Andrew Joyce

23/10/2026

43 years ago today. 241 U.S. servicemembers and 58 French military and civilian personnel were killed in a Hezbollah truck bomb attack on their barracks in Beirut while they slept.
They came in peace.
Never forgotten.

Forever remembered. Never forgotten. Today we pay tribute to the 220 Marines, 18 U.S. Navy sailors and three U.S. Army soldiers who lost their lives in the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 23, 1983. https://www.marines.mil/News/Marines-TV/videoid/634642/

19/10/2026

The response has been swift. I have been guilty of this myself in the past but check with your colleagues in government to see if your proposal is feasible before you introduce it.

14/10/2026

We are taught in the military that the maximum effective range of a complaint or excuse is zero meters.

Our state delegation (Fahy, McDonald and Steck) have delivered for the City and County of Albany in ways that are almost too numerous to count. But, I'll try:

💵: Historic $400 million in funding to revitalize Albany's downtown core.

✍🏻: Creation of the Pine Hills Land Authority that gave Albany County the authorization & tools necessary to develop the former St. Rose campus.

🏗️: $11.6 million in funding to finally demolish Central Warehouse.

🛣️: $40 million in funding to develop an environmental & linkage review to reimagine I-787.

I look forward to reviewing the 2027 budget proposal and working with my colleagues across all levels of government in the spirit of mutual respect and collaboration to bring forward a spending plan that delivers for all Albany County residents.

13/10/2026

A big weekend at the VFW as we celebrated our 80th anniversary serving Veterans, their families and the Albany community!

11/10/2026

Last week, the U.S. military presence in Iraq ended after 23 years. For those of us who served in there, it's time to look back on your service with pride and recognize our mission continues.
Thank you for reading.

The Iraq War’s legacy is complicated, but the resilience and leadership that veterans learned during their service are skills they can put to use here at home.

07/10/2026

A very important announcement -it's officially quarter zip season in Albany County. I need all my fellow gentlemen of couth and distinction to lock in.

06/10/2026

There has always been an abundance of hope in Albany's South End. Including hope for it's future potential.

Our record of critical investments in the South End have set the stage for an exciting partnership between Albany County Land Bank Corporation, Novis Living, MDG-RNY Real Estate Partners, Pike Construction and contractors like Mr. Maxhuni to add quality affordable housing in one of Albany's strongest and most resilient communities.

Increased economic activity & development, jobs, worker retention and stability for families who want to call Albany home. Very exciting.

Nick Maxhuni has spent $4.8 million to convert a vacant school on Second Avenue into market-rate apartments

03/10/2026

We are just one week ago from our big celebration! 🇺🇸🎉🍖
We have been an enduring presence in the City of Albany for 80 years and with your support, our mission will continue.
🎟️: Link to purchase tickets in the comments below.

01/10/2026

This is a great first step. As we consider this same exemption in the Albany County Legislature, my hope is we can enact a similar exemption for disabled Veterans with a less than 100% rating in the future and that the City of Albany and the Albany City School District follows our lead.

Almost half of post-9/11 Veterans like me carry a service connected disability. Our health care costs create financial, personal and medical burdens that extend far beyond daily living expenses.

The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously enacted a property tax exemption for fully disabled veterans at its September meeting.

30/09/2026

A little weekend Nor'Easter was not going to diminish the spirit of Shari & Neil Piper or the hundreds of participants of the 23rd Annual Pancreatic Cancer Walk in Bethlehem.
Over $2 million raised to fund research, clinical trials, patient and family support.
📸: Andrew Kirby