child care

Local parent discusses the challenges and benefits of day care

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.

(Airs 9/03/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette:Some families in Sullivan County have taken drastic measures after going more than a year without child care, we’ll speak with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about a federal judge ruling New York State cannot charge fossil fuel companies for their role in causing climate change, and we’ll talk with forest researchers about what to expect from the coming foliage season.

(Airs 9/03/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette:Some families in Sullivan County have taken drastic measures after going more than a year without child care, we’ll speak with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about a federal judge ruling New York State cannot charge fossil fuel companies for their role in causing climate change, and we’ll talk with forest researchers about what to expect from the coming foliage season.

Hundreds of families in Sullivan County have gone over a year without child care assistance after funding dried up last July. Officials announced plans to reopen the program, but some are still turning to drastic measures to stay afloat.

(Airs 05/15/26 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: With no state budget in place, school districts across the state are in a tough spot with voters set to vote next week, we’ll have reaction from the Childcare Association of New York to the Governor announcing billions of dollars in funding for childcare, and we’ll take a look at tick season with the population booming.

(Airs 05/15/26 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: With no state budget in place, school districts across the state are in a tough spot with voters set to vote next week, we’ll have reaction from the Childcare Association of New York to the Governor announcing billions of dollars in funding for childcare, and we’ll take a look at tick season with the population booming.

(Airs 05/14/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Jessica Dean, Board Member, Secretary, and Ambassador for the Family and Child Care Association of New York state, about the status of child care in the state, Governor Hochul’s recent announcement that billions of dollars more will be invested in child care, the issue of child care deserts and much more.

(Airs 05/14/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Jessica Dean, Board Member, Secretary, and Ambassador for the Family and Child Care Association of New York state, about the status of child care in the state, Governor Hochul’s recent announcement that billions of dollars more will be invested in child care, the issue of child care deserts and much more.

(Airs 01/15/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about the Governor’s State of the State Address and her major proposals, the governor’s race, and much more.