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Courtesy New York Public News NetworkEmyle 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. -
Elias Guerra/WAMCWAMC’s Elias Guerra discussed the Supreme Court decision on temporary protected status and its possible impact with Renold Julien, the executive director of Konbit Neg Lakay, a community center and advocacy group for Haitian immigrants in Spring Valley, a Rockland County village that is home to one of New York’s largest Haitian communities.
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Tuesday's primaries had some voters wondering whether the party needs new voices. -
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. -
Lisa Kaul is currently in the midst of her second term representing the town of Poughkeepsie on the Dutchess County Legislature. She will face incumbent New York State Sen. Robert Rolison in November. -
Winning the primary virtually guarantees Sonja Okun will serve another term as supervisor, as no Republicans are set to be on the ballot in November. -
Janet Tweed also won the 2024 Democratic primary in New York's 102nd Assembly District. She will face former Republican congressman and Trump administration official Marc Molinaro this fall. -
New York State Sen. Peter Oberacker will challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Riley in the 19th Congressional District this fall. -
Voters in New York's 106th Assembly District overwhelmingly supported incumbent Didi Barrett's bid for an eighth term, representing a district that stretches from Chatham down to Poughkeepsie. -
The former White House counterterrorism official and Army officer will face Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler in November. The campaign is likely to receive national attention as Democrats look to flip control of Congress. -
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli ran on experience and a steady record managing the state’s nearly $300 billion pension fund, while challengers Drew Warshaw wand Raj Goyle argued the fund could be used to build housing and should be divested from fossil fuels. -
The plan notes that the Black population in the city has declined by 40% in recent years.
