The Capitol Pressroom

Oct. 13, 2026- Republicans in New York have held the 43rd state Senate district for decades. But the district – which includes all of Rensselaer County and parts of Albany and Washington County – has been redrawn in recent years in a way that Democrats see it as open for an upset. They’ve chosen Devin Lander, who happens to be the state historian, as their nominee.

Oct. 13, 2026-Hattie Quarnstrom-Figueroa, director of operations for the state Office of New Americans says the state has extended its information hotline for immigrants to access a wide array of services.

Oct. 9, 2026- WNYC and Gothamist reporter Jimmy Vielkind discusses his time on the campaign trail with Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.

Oct. 9, 2026- Assemblymember Mary Beth Walsh, a Capital Region Republican and attorney, warns that limits on outside income for state lawmakers could have unintended consequences, including discouraging lawyers from entering public service.

Oct. 9, 2026- Newsday’s Yancey Roy and Bloomberg Government news reporter Raga Justin provide an inside view of how economic pressures impact journalism today and the price society pays for fewer news organizations and fewer reporters.