New York Governor Kathy Hochul became the first woman ever elected to the role Tuesday, turning away a challenge from Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin. The race was one of the closest in the Empire State in recent history, but in the end, Democrats extended their 20-year statewide winning streak. Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt was at Hochul’s victory party in Manhattan.
We look back on the New York state legislative session and forward to the elections with "Capitol Pressroom" host David Lombardo.
The new legislative session is just days away in Albany. WNYC capitol reporter Jon Campbell joins us for a preview.
The New York state legislative session kicked off Wednesday, and WAMC brought together legislative leaders, lawmakers, analysts and reporters to set up the 2025...