New York State Politics

WAER's Jacob Berr investigates delays in CNY's first-class mail and the potential threat it poses for mail-in ballots this election season. And in our partnership with Central Current, CNY Decide's host Bob Beck talks with reporter Patrick McCarthy about the U.S. Congressional race in NY's District 22.

WAER's Jack Siciliano looks at the local process of picking a candidate. And in our partnership with Central Current, CNY Decide's host Bob Beck pulls up a chair with political reporter Eddie Velazquez to learn what's at stake in CNY's 129th State Assembly race.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead over potential opponent Rep. Elise Stefanik has narrowed to14 percent. Almost half those surveyed are unfamiliar with Stefanik.

If confirmed, Brown Jackson would be the first Black woman to sit on the nation's highest court.

A proposal that would allow home owners to bypass local zoning laws and add accessory dwelling units (ADU) was dropped by Gov. Hochul over the Presidents Day holiday.

Congress Member & Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin says Governor Kathy Hochul has placed more importance on vaccine mandates and COVID restrictions than testing. He claims the latest omicron variant might have been reduced with a different focus and allocation of resources, and is calling on the state to do so now.

James will challenge current Governor Kathy Hochul in the democratic primary.

What are the prospects that Republican State Senator John DeFrancisco of Syracuse will challenge Governor Andrew Cuomo for Governor? DeFrancisco says he…