New U.S. Census Bureau data shows New York City lost nearly 4 percent of its population in COVID’s first year. At the same time, the state’s overall population was sharply down. According to an analysis by Cornell University, the Capital Region and mid-Hudson gained population, but 46 counties saw declines. The fastest-growing county was Sullivan, while Orange County added more than 3,000 people. We speak with Russell Weaver, a Cornell economic geographer, about the trends.
Lawmakers are heading back to Albany for the new state legislative session. It’s expected to be a tough budget year, with an election looming...
On this episode, we listen back to some of our favorite stories of 2019.
We recently featured a report about the Olympic Regional Development Authority’s role and future in New York’s Catskills and Adirondacks regions. The story raises...