Jon Campbell

Jon Campbell appears in the following:

The Bills Awaiting Kathy Hochul's Signature

Friday, December 13, 2024

Jon Campbell discusses the hundreds of bills in Albany awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature as deadlines draw near.

Trump's Gains and the Dems' Losses in NYC

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

WNYC and Gothamist reporters Jon Campbell and Arya Sundaram discuss the shifts in New York City's electorate for the 2024 presidential race.

This Week in Politics: How New York and New Jersey voted in the election

Saturday, November 09, 2024

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As we continue to sift through the results from Tuesday's election, there are plenty of questions about what it all means going forward. WNYC's senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin ...

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Here are how Donald Trump's promised policy changes could be felt in NYC

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Donald Trump is returning to the White House, according to election results from the AP, and he has promised policy changes in his second term that could be deeply felt in New York.

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New York election results: Democrats win some key House races, others still pending

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

State Sen. John Mannion won a Syracuse-based seat currently held by a Republican, while Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan held on to his seat in the Hudson Valley, according to the AP.

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Arrests & Investigations

Monday, September 09, 2024

WNYC's Jon Campbell reports on the arrest of a former aide to Gov. Hochul, plus updates the investigations of members of Mayor Adams' administration.

This Week in Politics: An indictment and several federal probes in New York

Saturday, September 07, 2024

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It's been quite a week for the administrations of Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams.First, we learned that one of Hochul's former top aides, who also served in her predecessor Andrew Cu...

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It's illegal to cheat on your spouse in NY. Will Gov. Kathy Hochul change that?

Monday, August 19, 2024

Adultery is a misdemeanor in New York.It's one of 17 states that still consider adultery a crime, at least on paper. It’s the second most populous state on the list, just behind Flori...

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This Week in Politics: New York politicians head to the DNC

Saturday, August 17, 2024

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WNYC's Jon Campbell and Elizabeth Kim preview the DNC.

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This Week in Politics: Gov. Hochul digs up some money for the MTA

Saturday, August 03, 2024

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WNYC's Jon Campbell looks at where that funding is coming from.

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This Week in Politics: Governor Hochul pulls the plug on congestion pricing and the legislative session wraps up in Albany

Saturday, June 08, 2024

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As Governor Hochul reverses her stance on congestion pricing, we consider the continuing fallout.

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'Pausing' Congestion Pricing

Thursday, June 06, 2024

Jon Campbell and Stephen Nessen talk about the impact of the governor's surprise "pause" of congestion pricing in Manhattan, set to take effect on June 30.

'We want to win': NY Democrats, Republicans square off on softball field

Tuesday, June 04, 2024

32 runs, 2 pulled muscles and thousands for charity.  The effort was a fundraiser for the Food Pantries of the Capital District. But make no mistake — both sides wanted to win.

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End-of-Session News from Albany

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about what is likely to be included in the next "big ugly" collection of final legislation.

A push to legalize life-ending medication for terminally ill New Yorkers

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

For nine years, supporters of the Medical Aid in Dying Act have held out hope it will pass the state Legislature.

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New York's New Budget

Monday, April 22, 2024

WNYC/Gothamist Albany reporter Jon Campbell talks about what's in and what's out of the just-approved New York State budget

This Week in Politics: New York finally, really has a state budget

Saturday, April 20, 2024

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New York appears to have a final budget. WNYC's Jon Campbell has the latest.

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NYC youth voter turnout is always low. Can this digital tool change that?

Friday, April 19, 2024

A new website offers information about voting, community events and opportunities across the city.

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Housing, cannabis and more: Here’s what’s in the $237B NY budget (so far)

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Hochul and lawmakers began introducing budget bills Thursday morning, but there are more to come.

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Gov. Hochul's Take on the Budget Deal

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Gov. Hochul shares the emerging details on the new budget in Albany, and what she sees as wins.