The state legislative session in Albany is now behind us, as lawmakers grappled with a second pandemic-focused year. Early fears of a multi-billion budget gap were eventually eased by federal COVID relief, majority Democrats pressed new criminal justice reforms, and the status of embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo loomed large. Joining us now to talk about what got done, and what didn’t, is Hudson Valley Democratic Senator James Skoufis of the 39th district. Skoufis also chairs the Investigations and Government Operations Committee.
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras continues to press for significant federal coronavirus relief. In an interview, Malatras made the case for direct aid to states...
New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is highly favored to win re-election in the 21st district. That is, if she isn’t picked by close ally...
A documentary that focuses on the ever-present question of immigration and refugee resettlement in upstate New York is beginning a weeklong run in Albany...