Jon Campbell

Jon Campbell appears in the following:

City Politics: Nadler's Retirement; Hochul and Trump; Charter Schools in the Mayoral Campaign

Wednesday, September 03, 2025

Elizabeth Kim, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, talks about the latest news in the mayoral campaign. Plus Jon Campbell, WNYC and Gothamist Albany reporter, reports on the news that longti...

How Peanut the Squirrel Wreaked Havoc on New York State Wildlife Enforcement

Monday, August 18, 2025

Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on how the story of Peanut the squirrel has upended the work of New York's Department of Environmental Conservation, as w...

End of Session in Albany

Monday, June 09, 2025

Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about what lawmakers are up to as the end of the legislative session in Albany approaches, including the "Medical Aid in Dy...

Speed Cameras Coming for Bridges and Tunnels

Friday, May 09, 2025

Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about a deal that will allow the MTA to install speed cameras on bridges and tunnels in the city, plus more on how the new ...

New York State Has a Budget Deal

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a tentative budget agreement almost one month late. Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on where the big policy issu...

What's the Holdup in the NYS Budget?

Friday, April 18, 2025

The New York State budget is now almost three weeks late. Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on the disagreements that are holding it up, including changes ...

Where to dine in Jersey City

Sunday, February 23, 2025

WNYC
Food critic Robert Sietsema joins us to talk about the best places to eat in Jersey City.

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This Week in Politics: Governor Hochul says she won't remove Mayor Adams from office

Saturday, February 22, 2025

WNYC
WNYC's Jon Campbell joins us for the latest on the mayor's corruption case as a federal judge considers whether prosecutors can drop his charges.

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Mayor Adams Goes to Albany for 'Tin Cup Day'

Wednesday, February 05, 2025

Mayor Adams cancelled his weekly press conference with reporters in favor of a trip to Albany to press the legislature for the city's priorities—traditionally known as "tin cup day." ...

Gov. Hochul's 'State of the State'

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, recaps Governor Hochul's "state of the state" address, where she focused on affordability and public safety.

This Week in Politics: What New York lawmakers will prioritize in 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025

WNYC
New York State's legislative session kicked off on Jan. 8. WNYC's Jon Campbell has a preview.

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The Bills Awaiting Kathy Hochul's Signature

Friday, December 13, 2024

With the end of the year approaching, there are still hundreds of bills in Albany awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature, including one crucial piece of climate legislation. Jon Campb...

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

WNYC
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

Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, 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

WNYC
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

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

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