
Ian Pickus
News DirectorA 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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The new HBO series “We Own This City” is the latest from creator David Simon to turn a critical eye on Baltimore’s police, drug trade and the people caught up in it. In the miniseries, actor Lucas Van Engen portrays real-life prosecutor Leo Wise.
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In the closing days of New York’s primary campaign, we’re hearing from the Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor. Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi’s running mate is former New York City Councilor Diana Reyna.
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With early voting underway for Tuesday’s primary in New York state, three Democrats are running for lieutenant governor.
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A major step forward has been taken in a long-gestating transportation project in Western Massachusetts. The Berkshire Flyer is beginning pilot rail service between Pittsfield and New York City this summer.
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With early voting underway ahead of New York’s primary Tuesday, four GOP candidates for governor have been debating with hopes of winning Republicans’ first statewide election since 2002.
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed a voting rights package Monday, saying New York stands against efforts to undermine national elections.
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At their final debate before the primary, the three New York Democratic gubernatorial candidates sparred on NBC Thursday night.
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The three Democratic candidates for New York lieutenant governor debated Wednesday.
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For nearly a decade in the U.S. Senate, Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy has pushed for federal gun reform, with the memory of the Sandy Hook shooting in his former Congressional district as just one motivator. Over the weekend, Murphy announced the framework of an agreement that he says carries crucial Republican support. Although bills are still being written, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York says the package will make it to the floor for a vote.
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As the nation debates what action is needed after the latest wave of mass shootings, a new poll from Quinnipiac University finds a large majority of Americans would like to raise the age to buy a firearm to 21.