President Joe Biden visits Syracuse this week to celebrate the $100 billion investment in Central New York. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the audit that finds New York City is not prepared for the next superstorm. Also, the two candidates for New York governor square off in their one and only debate before the election.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stops in Albany to make a new push to limit the use of Chinese-made semiconductor chips. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the state environmental bond act. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is criticizing her opponent’s ties to former President Trump as she sees her lead slip.

Union supporters rally at an Amazon warehouse in upstate New York in a bid to become the company’s second workplace in the country to unionize. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the status of the state attorney general’s investigation into former President Trump. Also, we’ll join U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in Plattsburgh where she highlighted funding for home heating assistance this winter.

Tech Company Micron announces a $100 billion investment to build a series of state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication plants near Syracuse. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses pay to play political accusations against New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Also, a new study aims to predict how remote work will impact the economy and city planning.

Photo: Mike Kroll courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.

The nursing home works union says the New York state’s minimum staffing requirement rules fall short. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the fact that there will be no gubernatorial debates this election year. Also, an update on the port of Albany, the first offshore wind tower manufacturing site in the U.S.

NY Attorney General James sues former President Donald Trump, his children and his company. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation on with state comptroller DiNapoli about New York City’s finances. Also, with winter on the way, Senator Schumer calls for $1 billion in additional heating aid.

Photo courtesy of the office of NY Attorney General.

An effort to shut down the so-called "puppy mill pipeline" in New York reaches the governor's office. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the different campaign strategies being used by Democrats and Republicans ahead of the November elections. Also, a new University at Albany study finds exposure to sustained sunny, hot, and humid weather can trigger and increase symptoms of mental health disorders.

New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa visits the Schenectady City School District. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Democratic state Senator James Skoufis. Also, the state Farm Laborers Wage Board recommends lowering the overtime threshold for farm workers.

As the school year begins, New York’s largest teachers’ unions and other education experts call for a better response to threats of violence. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Republican Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay. Also, we’ll join the Republican candidate for governor at a campaign rally in Colonie.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul marks one year in office. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary results in New York. Also, we’ll have an in-depth conversation with the head of the state Democratic party.