Albany Airport Authority board fires CEO Phil Calderone

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The Albany County Airport Authority decided to relieve CEO Phil Calderone of his duties in a meeting on Wednesday. In a news release following the meeting, the board described several scenarios that led them to the decision.

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The decision to cut ties with the former CEO comes after a written notice was issued on Monday, Aug. 12, not to renew his contract, which would expire on Sunday, Dec.