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(Airs 11/14/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: We’ll have reaction from both sides of the political aisle to Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik entering the race for Governor, we’ll speak with the Time Union’s Dan Clark about how Zohran Mamdani’s election promises will be received by Albany lawmakers, and we’ll look at how New York’s capitol city is honoring veterans. -
Dave Lucas/WAMCA troubling video of an Albany Police officer striking a woman pinned on the ground in front of the Albany Public Library is making the rounds on social media at a time when the city’s police oversight group is paralyzed.
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Lawmakers in Washington voted to reopen the federal government Wednesday night, but the longest shutdown in history is likely to have a lasting impact, including in the Capital Region. -
(Airs 11/13/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina speaks with Dan Clark, author of the Capitol Confidential newsletter and reporter covering New York government and policy for the Times Union, about Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral election, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik officially entering the race for New York Governor, redistricting, and much more. -
Saratoga Springs leaders and Capital District Transportation Authority officials held a public information session Wednesday to go over the coming changes to public transit in the Spa City. -
After two incumbents lost last week and after another member resigned over the summer, the Schenectady City Council is set to undergo significant changes. -
Nance and WAMC's Samantha Simmons spoke about their project ahead of the release of their new album “Head Like a Nest” on Nov. 14. -
(Airs 11/07/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announces a run for Governor, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, and The Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor wins a special election for the state assembly. -
U.S. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has officially launched her run for governor. -
(Airs 11/06/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about this week’s elections, redistricting and more. -
As the federal government shutdown continues, food assistance benefits for millions of Americans remain in limbo. The partial suspension of SNAP benefits complicates an already difficult situation for recipients with food sensitivities. -
A proposed ordinance in Albany is intended to crack down on aggressive solicitations. But advocates say the measure would create a blanket rule with harsher impacts on homeless individuals.
