From Governor Kathy Hochul’s election to a full term to the dramatic rejection of her first choice for chief judge to an overdue state budget, it has been an eventful few months in New York politics. Now, the legislative session is down to its final days, with a number of outstanding issues still on the table. We speak with WAMC Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt.
Stephen Acquario, executive director of the New York State Association Of Counties, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on local government revenues and services.
In January, Republican Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison will leave his post to assume his new role as State Senator from New York’s 39th District. ...
New York’s largest teachers’ union has elected a new president. Melinda Person was picked by delegates to lead the New York State United Teachers....