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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Wikimedia CommonsA new report from the Rockefeller Institute of Government says New York could lose up to 14% of its workforce as a result of the federal government’s mass deportation programs. WAMC's Maryam Ahmad spoke to report author Scott Fein about the impacts of mass deportations on the state's economy and immigrant communities. -
File photoSome Troy residents remain opposed to the city police department's use of license plate readers operated by a controversial security camera company. The city's contract with Flock Safety was renewed following an emergency declaration by the mayor.
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(Airs 04/09/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Brian Fessler, Chief Advocacy Officer for The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA), about fixing the school foundation aid formula, dealing with rising energy costs, the zero emission bus requirements, and much more. -
(Airs 04/09/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Brian Fessler, Chief Advocacy Officer for The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA), about fixing the school foundation aid formula, dealing with rising energy costs, the zero emission bus requirements, and much more.
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Democrat Michael Cashman notes this is the seventh year in a row the state fiscal plan is late and part of the problem is the addition of policy items into the budget -
As state and local officials consider ways to revitalize downtown Albany, a newly revived business improvement district is working to increase foot traffic to Lark Street. Businesses on the street are hopeful of the BID’s plan. -
Veterans and lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to reverse its decision to close a Schenectady County VA clinic. -
The Capital District Transportation Authority will be adjusting bus service north of Saratoga County this spring and summer. -
The future of an iconic Capital Region movie theater is coming into focus with the help of a new owner. -
WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about the gap between cannabis availability and treatment. -
Repair cafés are becoming more popular as people look for sustainable and cost-effective ways to fix the things they own. -
The Albany Common Council is set to consider a legislative amendment that would ease the city's affordable housing requirements for new construction.
