New York Democrats gathering for state convention

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Ian Pickus,

Published February 16, 2022 at 11:05 AM EST

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It’s already a busy time in New York state politics, and things are about to get busier. The state political parties will hold their conventions in coming days, starting with the Democrats, who will meet in New York City beginning Thursday as they hope to keep control of Albany and expand their foothold under the state’s new legislative and Congressional maps.

WAMC's Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt will be there. She spoke with WAMC's Ian Pickus on Wednesday.

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Ian Pickus

A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Ian joined WAMC in late 2008 and became news director in 2013. He began working on Morning Edition and has produced The Capitol Connection, Congressional Corner, and several other WAMC programs. Ian can also be heard as the host of the WAMC News Podcast and on The Roundtable and various newscasts. Ian holds a BA in English and journalism and an MA in English, both from the University at Albany, where he has taught journalism since 2013.

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Karen Dewitt

Karen DeWitt is Capitol Bureau chief for New York State Public Radio, a network of public radio stations in New York state. She has covered state government and politics for the network since 1990.

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