Sajina Shrestha

The wildfire in Rensselaer and Berkshire counties is now contained, and firefighters are focusing on putting out its interior.

The trial stemming from the 2022 killing of Schenectady teenager Samantha Humphrey moved forward in Schenectady County Court Wednesday with the delivery of opening statements.

The "commuter tax" is being floated by some Albany Common Council members, but the tax proposal faces steep odds in the New York State Legislature.

One in 3 counties in the United States do not have birthing facilities or obstetric clinics. That's according to a report by March of Dimes, a nonprofit that focuses on raising awareness about maternal health risks. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with Tisha Graham, the cofounder of BirthNet New York, about what these numbers mean for expecting parents in the Capital Region and New York State at large.

Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Republican Ralph Ambrosio faced off on the debate stage Thursday as Election Day nears. The candidates are vying to represent New York's 20th Congressional District. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha was on the panel of reporters asking the candidates questions. She joined WAMC's Sam Dingman and Annie Bennett on Northeast Notebook Live to break down the evening.

White Cane Awareness Day is a day to raise awareness about the right of blind and visually-impaired people to move freely with a white cane or a guide dog. As WAMC's Sajina Shrestha reports, many people use the day to also promote pedestrian safety.

Massachusetts-based duo Film and Gender aims to create an inclusive scene for people of all identities. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha recently experienced this firsthand in Troy, New York.

As artificial intelligence becomes more ingrained in daily life, many workers worry about what it might mean for their jobs and the future of the workforce. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with State University of New York Chancellor John King Jr. about how the institution is preparing students to handle AI-driven changes.

James Rath's organization, Capital Streets, works to raise awareness about the importance of public transportation and pedestrian-centered infrastructure in New York's Capital Region. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with the executive director of the grassroots advocacy group about the importance of, and the realities behind, building a walkable municipality.

Troy's all Democratic council voted Thursday night to limit the mayor's powers to declare a local emergency. The move — overriding a mayoral veto — is central to the city's debate over its controversial Flock cameras.