Local News in Columbia County

Morning Headlines with Melissa Manno, Education Reporter at New York Focus, 9/2/26

WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Melissa Manno, Education Reporter at New York Focus, about New York state students losing stamina to read full books.

Rep. Neal fends off progressive primary challenger as Mass. Dem seeks 20th term

Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal will once again face Nadia Milleron come November after the Democrat won Tuesday's primary over a progressive challenger.

Jacobs defends Governor's Council seat against Fenton in Mass. Dem. primary

Governor's Council District 8 representative Tara Jacobs has represented much of Western Massachusetts on the body that advises the governor on issues including pardons and judicial appointments since 2022.

Minogue captures Mass. Republican gubernatorial primary

Come November, voters in Massachusetts will have to choose from incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Republican Mike Minogue in this year's gubernatorial contest.

Sen. Markey tops Moulton in Mass. Democratic primary in bid for third term

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey has coasted to victory in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate Democratic Primary over challenger U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton.

Albany County temporary kratom ban goes into effect

Reporters who covered Schoharie limo crash discuss saga as it draws to close

Times Union reporter Larry Rulison has followed the Schoharie limo crash closer than any reporter. WAMC's Lucas Willard spoke with him about the tragedy and its legacy.