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Senator Fahy sits down with newly-confirmed New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Willow Baer. Commissioner Baer was recently confirmed and has fought for New Yorkers living with disabilities and vulnerable communities throughout her career. We discussed devastating cuts in the proposed federal budget and how they'll impact New Yorkers.

Senator Fahy sits down with longtime NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball, farmer and owner of Schoharie Valley Farms for more than 30 years. They discuss ongoing trade wars, tariffs, and why Upstate NY farms are struggling to adapt to an ever-shifting market and environment.

Senator Fahy sits down with the Chair of the Democratic Rural Conference, Judith Hunter, as they host their 30th Annual Convention, 'DRC 2025: 30 Years of Connections', to discuss to the Trump administration's actions and impact on rural communities here in the 46th District and across New York State.

Senator Fahy sits down with Mark Eagan, President of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce and Center for Economic Growth, to discuss the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs—or taxes—on workers and business here in the Capital Region.

Senator Fahy talks to Empire State University President, Dr. Lisa Vollendorf, about federal impacts on veteran students, students with disabilities, and attempts to erase diversity at our colleges and universities. SUNY Empire serves a large population of veteran students and students with disabilities from a wide swath of backgrounds, and Dr. Vollendorf was the first to form Cabinet-level roles f...

Senator Fahy sits down with Albany Law School Professor Sarah Rogerson to discuss the Trump administration's attacks on constitutional rights, the rule of law, and the federal court system. They also discuss the recent detentions of students Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Öztürk, and the broader implications of their ongoing cases.

Senator Fahy sits down with Malia Du Mont, Chief of Staff at Bard College, a veteran who served in Afghanistan and an active Army Reserve member for more than 20 years. They discuss the Trump administration's proposal to lay off more than 80,000 VA workers, the privatization of services, and more.

Senator Fahy sits down with Farm Manager of Indian Ladder Farms, Laura Ten Eyck, to discuss recent federal actions impacting the agricultural sector and farmers. Indian Ladder Farms is a centennial farm founded in 1916 in New York State's Capital Region. Today, the farm boasts over 60 acres of orchards, producing over 40 varieties of apples. The farm offers seasonal pick-your-own berries, appl...

Senator Fahy sits down with Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation (NYLCV) voters, to discuss the Trump administration's attacks on clean air, water, and land and its local impact here in the Capital Region and New York State.

Senator Fahy sits down with Dr. Andrew Berglund, Director of the UAlbany RNA Institute, discussing how the Trump administration's funding freeze and attacks on higher education are filtering down to the local level here in the Capital Region and at the University at Albany, SUNY.

Senator Fahy sits down with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) New York's Legislative and Political Director Brian McDonnell to discuss the Trump administration's mass layoffs of federal workers and attacks on workers' rights.