Sajina Shrestha
Producer/ReporterSajina Shrestha is a WAMC producer and reporter. She graduated from the Newmark Graduate School in 2023 with a Masters in Audio and Data Journalism. In her free time, she likes to draw and embroider. She can be reached at sshrestha@wamc.org.
-
Advocates protesting Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to New York’s climate law were arrested at the New York State Capitol today/Wednesday. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha was there. -
The One-House budgets in both the state Senate and Assembly include funding to help campuses deal with issues like crumbling infrastructure, inadequate heating, leaky roofs, and pest infestation. -
Albany City School District students must live at least 1.5 miles away from their school in order to qualify for free bus fare. The district partners with the Capital District Transportation Authority to offer these rides. But some students say more transportation options are needed. -
The State University of New York held its 2026 research expo at the New York State Capitol this week. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha shares what she learned about a project that assists first responders and volunteers with psychological first aid. -
Many village elections are administered at the local level, while others are run by the county board of elections. WAMC reached out to local officials to compile a voter guide for races in Albany, Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties. -
For the superstitious, Friday the 13th is unlucky. But in the tattoo industry, it’s a day many tattoo artists and people hoping to get tattoos treasure – a day when people can get quickly inked for a discount. -
The Capital District Transportation Authority says it has seen significant growth in the past year. According to new CEO Frank Annicaro, the public transportation agency’s ridership levels have reached 120% of pre-pandemic levels. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha attended the new CEO’s first State of The CDTA. -
The Winter Paralympic Games are set to begin in Italy this week. One of the events will be sled hockey, which involves players being strapped to sleds as they navigate the rink. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha met up with some Capital Region residents who know firsthand what it takes to play the sport. -
The city of Albany has ramped up efforts to crack down on expired Renter Occupancy Permits. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha has details. -
