As 2025 comes to a close, Managing Editor & Host Shantel Destra and Multimedia Journalist Elise Kline are looking back on some of their most memorable stories of the year. From New York’s role in the American Revolution and updates on prison staffing to conversations around banned books and the state’s holiday traditions, these moments helped shape the year across New York State. Explore their top picks from 2025 below!
Stories That Shaped New York: A Look Back at 2025
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Interview with State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins discusses New York’s budget, affordability, and special elections. Plus, we examine Governor Hochul’s fight against utility rate hikes and the debate over the NY HEAT Act.
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