WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Mike Goodwin, News Editor of The Times Union, about New York Governor Kathy Hochul warning state lawmakers they may need to make adjustments to the budget if the federal government enacts spending cuts.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she has reached a “general agreement” with lawmakers on a $254 billion state budget.

Rockland County residents grilled New York Congressman Mike Lawler on everything from rumored Medicaid cuts to deportations at a Sunday town hall. Here's how the Republican answered.

Republican New York Congressman Mike Lawler was met with shouts, boos, and jeers from constituents at a combative town hall in Rockland County Sunday.

As the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War quickly approaches, Roberts is hard at work promoting local celebrations and preparing for an influx in heritage tourists. Roberts says it’s also a great chance for locals to get in touch with the history in their backyards.

On Thursday, Glens Falls native and basketball legend Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the sport he dedicated his life to. Fredette was named the NCAA National Player of the Year while playing for BYU and entered the NBA in 2011.

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Rome Saturday to attend the pope’s funeral Mass, according to the Vatican. Pope Francis is being remembered for his humility and calls to action. The late pontiff leaves a legacy of inspiring others to fight climate change, welcoming the LGBTQ community, and serving the poor. Among those who knew him personally is Brother Michael Perry, who from 2013 to 2021 served as General Minister of the Order of the Friars Minor. Perry, who arranged a delegation from Siena College to meet with Pope Francis in 2024, joined mourners in Vatican City to celebrate the life of Pope Francis and lay him to rest. Perry spoke with WAMC about the experience from Rome Saturday.

New York state’s budget is more than three weeks late. But Democrats who control the legislature told reporters this week that they’re getting close to a deal with Governor Kathy Hochul.

Albany County has acquired a former fitness facility that will soon be home to a county-owned community center.

(Airs 04/18/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: We’ll take a look at the current trade war with China and it’s impact on New York, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik wants the U.S. Department of Education to investigate the Saratoga Springs City School District, and cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are impacting food banks across the country and in the Hudson Valley.