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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.

Congressman Paul Tonko wants ICE abolished. It comes as a negative sentiment toward the federal immigration crackdown is growing.

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 study that found drastic cuts in federal funding to Capital Region institutions.

Dorcey Applyrs will become the City of Albany’s first black woman mayor in history.

Dorcey Applyrs is poised to become Albany’s first Black woman mayor.

Capital Region Social Security workers are feeling the effects of staffing shortages as they work without pay amid a government shutdown.

While the presidential race is top of mind for many Capital Region voters, several key races for the New York state legislature are also on Tuesday’s ballot.

With cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis on the rise in the Northeast, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for increased coordination between local and federal agencies.

Sandra Foyt is an award-winning travel photographer, freelancer, and content media producer. In addition to publishing the family travel site, Albany Kid, and the guide to romantic getaways, Getaway Mavens, she is a freelance writer with credits in Parade, USA Today, and Huffington Post. This year, Foyt has launched Albany Traveler. Her new book is “100 Things to do in Albany Before You Die” - it is published by Reedy Press.