Scott Willis
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WAER News
Voters ushered in a historic blue wave in 2025 that gave Democrats their first majority in the county legislature in nearly 50 years and gained seats or majorities on town boards normally dominated by Republicans.
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Ahead of the midterms, New York politicians are positioning themselves as defenders of Medicaid. However, their plans differ on how they’ll manage federal cuts to the program. -
Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the expansion of its ICE detention facility in Batavia to house women detainees. WAMC’s Maryam Ahmad spoke to Jose Sandoval, the Latino Communities Reporter at WXXI News, based in Rochester about the expansion, and how ICE enforcement actions have affected the region. -
The governor’s Republican opponent, Bruce Blakeman, says Hochul failed to prepare for the disruptive industry. -
The fight over a consolidation plan for a hospital in Hudson captures a trend throughout the state. -
LeadSafe CNY is marking the third year of collaboration with several community partners. -
Ten legislators are co-sponsoring the bi-partisan local law.
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Defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in the U.S. after Brazilian authorities ordered him to surrender his passport. He is facing multiple investigations in Brazil.
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This year, Democrats are hoping Latino voters swing back to them. Particularly in Arizona, where the party is trying to flip to some competitive congressional races.
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The new president of the nation's largest labor union, Princess Moss, talks about the challenges facing educators and the next steps for the National Education Association.
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With data about early voting, campaign ad spending and polls coming in during the final days of voting, it's important to make sense of what matters in understanding this election.
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Dolores Huerta was a civil rights icon and labor leader who met countless famous people in her long life. She was also a passionate jazz fan, who found herself speechless when she met Charlie Parker.