107th Assembly District

Earlier this week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a $252 billion budget with plans to provide free schools meals for schoolchildren, ban the use of cellphones in school, and distribute tax relief checks. However, some Republican legislators are concerned by the size of the budget. State Assemblyman Scott Bendett of the 107th District says it doesn’t address the state’s largest problem: lagging population growth. WAMC spoke with the Republican, whose district includes parts of Albany, Rensselaer, Washington and Columbia counties, in North Greenbush on Thursday about the proposed budget.

A race for the state Assembly in New York’s Capital Region pits a political newcomer against an incumbent hoping for a second term.

The Democratic primary race in New York’s 21st Congressional district narrowed again this week as Don Boyajian dropped out. He has decided to instead run…