Sajina Shrestha

Sunny today. Highs in the mid 20s.

The Brothers were a civil rights group formed in 1966. They advocated for better employment and living conditions for Black people in Albany. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha revisits the group’s history to learn more about their lasting legacy.

In New York, a criminal investigative center is enlisting the help of college students to resolve cold cases — it’s assistance that can come in handy as cold cases stack up across the country. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha reports on one case that Russell Sage College students helped to crack more than 60 years later.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual international event during which birders help ornithology researchers by logging the birds in their neck of the woods. This year, birders logged over 8,000 different species around the world.

Some Mohawk Hudson Humane Society pups are about to fetch national attention. But, as WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha reports, the Puppy Bowl appearance is way more than just a game.

With Lunar New Year on the horizon later this month, preparations and celebrations are underway. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha visited one local high school whose festivities are already in full swing.

A mix of sun and clouds today. Highs in the mid 20s.

In Albany, seniors have the opportunity to travel the world without getting on a plane. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha reports.

Brendan Perperian prides himself in being the host of "Wave Your Flag," a podcast he dubs the "official podcast for the LGBT twinks, icons, and divas of New York State." WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with Perperian about the importance of highlighting LGBTQ+ voices in the Capital Region, especially in the current political climate.

WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about a sour relationship between the Troy city mayor and its new city council.