Letitia James Supports California, Hochul Grilled on Immigration Policy, and Music News on Counting Crows

12/06/2025 6 min
Letitia James Supports California, Hochul Grilled on Immigration Policy, and Music News on Counting Crows

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Governor Kathy Hochul appeared before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. She was questioned by House Representatives on New York’s status as a sanctuary city, which is a topic of concern for many republican lawmakers. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports. 21 state Attorneys General have signed onto an amicus brief decrying the deployment of the National Guard in L.A. against the wishes of Governor Gavin Newsom. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan reports. The Trump administration is planning to cut $1-billion dollars in federal funding for programs that provide mental health services in schools, including $71 million to New York. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that money be restored. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports. Music news: What’s What Music host Brenda Plascencia shares some of Counting Crows’ recent FUV Live session. Also, coverage of tributes to Sly Stone and Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory’s new tour. What's What explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area. The weekday show includes features, interviews and music news exclusively from WFUV. New episodes air every weekday after 4 pm. News Host and Producer: Andrew McDonald Editor: Tess Novotny Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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