WAMC Northeast Report

Northeast governors are outlining plans to distribute COVID-19 tests amid fears of a post-holiday spike in coronavirus cases.

The Albany Community Police Review Board met virtually Thursday evening, continuing its effort to set policy and begin its work to close the rift between police and community.

The city of Schenectady is moving to opt out of recreational marijuana sales.

The White House Coordinator for Operation Allies visited Albany Tuesday to learn about the city’s Afghan resettlement efforts.

Albany's Sustainable Advisory Committee has been following up on studies and observations involving quality of life issues impacting city residents.

Meeting this week, the New York State Climate Action Council looked into various issues including how "going green" is going to impact jobs.

New York State Troopers have arrested a Duanesburg man they say admitted to stabbing his family.

A proposed 255-acre solar farm in the Columbia County town of Copake has been long debated. Residents and officials discussed the farm on a virtual session Monday night.

Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi has officially announced he’s joining a crowded field in the 2022 Democratic primary for governor of New York.

On the eve of the holidays, a warning today from several medical facilities in our region: the latest COVID-19 spike is the worst of at any point during the pandemic.