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Emyle Watkins, disability reporter for the New York Public News Network, joined WAMC's Lucas Willard to discuss how the Justice Department's interpretation that argues Congress has imposed an integration mandate on state and local governments that raises constitutional concerns is making waves in New York state.

New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.

The ICE agent - who had already been identified in national media - is the same officer accused of killing Minneapolis protester Renee Good.

Newly released polling numbers from Siena Research show that the number one issue for New York voters is affordability.

On Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul broke her silence on the U.S. Department of Justice memo challenging the integration mandate and the Olmstead decision.

Disability rights activists flooded public comment in a statewide government committee meeting emphasizing concern following a controversial memo released by the DOJ.

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke about the potential shortcomings of Trump's agreement with Iran. This as White House officials have agreed on an interim deal with Tehran, and a window for more negotiations.

Two pieces of proposed legislation before the New York State Legislature aimed at expanding and protecting access to gender-affirming care did not receive a vote this legislative session. As WAMC's Sajina Shrestha reports, some who access that care are worried about the inaction amid federal restrictions.

He prevailed over two Democratic challengers, Raj Goyle and Drew Warshaw. They’re the first challengers he faced in a primary in his 19 years in office.

Entrepreneur Anthony Constantino, who first made national headlines with a "VOTE FOR TRUMP" sign atop his Amsterdam, New York, factory during the 2024 presidential election, eventually earned Trump's endorsement in this year's Republican primary against State Assemblyman Robert Smullen.