Elias Guerra
Lower Hudson Valley Bureau ChiefElias Guerra is WAMC’s Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief. Their work focuses on climate and local accountability. Guerra has been published in City & State New York, Prism, and in public media stations across New York. Previously, they've investigated flooding in New York City, NYPD misconduct, and Islamophobia at universities. Elias received their Master's in Journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School at CUNY. You can reach them at eguerra@wamc.org with questions, tips, or feedback.
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Democrat Lisa Kaul beat incumbent Republican Rob Rolison for State Senate District 39. Kaul spoke about her plans for the months ahead to tackle affordability, including universal healthcare. -
The Sullivan County Legislature voted today to hire outside counsel after an Ulster County judge found the county in criminal contempt of a temporary restraining order last week. -
Court documents show that there are now 5 students signed onto the petition to remove Attorney General Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in the case against seven Cornell students accused of a 2024 gang rape. WAMC’s Elias Guerra has more. -
Democrat Cait Conley has flipped New York's 17th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Republican Mike Lawler in one of the mostly closely watched races in the country. -
Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls today. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th congressional district in the Lower Hudson Valley. -
Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th Congressional District in the lower Hudson Valley. -
For voters who are disabled, filling out a ballot can pose a separate set of challenges besides figuring out who to vote for. -
An Ulster County Judge has found Sullivan County in contempt of a court injunction intended to prevent the removal of residents from a care center. -
WAMC's Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Elias Guerra spoke with Republican Congressional Candidate Jackie Auringer about her campaign against incumbent Democratic Congressman Pat Ryan to represent New York's 18th District, includes large parts of the mid-Hudson Valley. -
One of the seven Cornell students accused of a 2024 gang rape has petitioned to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. A state Supreme Court judge is giving the petitioners a week to have more of the accused join the petition.
