New York State Budget

(Airs 04/03/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Jimmy Vielkind, public media reporter for WNYC and The Gothamist about the late state budget, a potential cell phone ban in schools, the impact of federal cuts, and much more.

With the New York State budget deadline just days away, Governor Kathy Hochul and fellow Democrats who control the legislature have not yet reached an agreement.

(Airs 03/21/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: The Trump Administration withdraws Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s nomination to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, The Ulster County Clerk says he will not file a summary judgement against a New Paltz doctor being sued in Texas for prescribing abortion medication via telehealth, and State lawmakers push for pension parity for military firefighters.

(Airs 03/27/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with New York state Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra about the continuing budget negotiations over a possible cell phone ban in schools, criminal justice issues, and much more.

State lawmakers are pushing for pension parity for military firefighters to be included in New York’s next budget.

(Airs 03/07/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: President Donald Trump says Congress should get rid of the CHIPS and Science Act putting technology investments across New York in potential jeopardy, state lawmakers are setting their priorities ahead of the April 1st budget deadline, and state authorities are working to increase public safety on college campuses.

New York State’s Labor Commissioner met with Albany High Students this week to discuss measures in Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget that she says will help their career journey.

(Airs 03/06/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with David Lombardo, Host of the Capitol Pressroom on WCNY about the major items left to be resolved in budget negotiations, how federal cuts will impact New York, the New York City Mayoral race, and much more.

Members of New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s cabinet appeared in Albany Monday to highlight executive budget proposals.

(Airs 02/27/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of The Alliance for a Hunger Free New York, about the growing problem of hunger across the state.