Its Pop Radio | radioNOVO News NY News Roundup for May 08, 2026

Good morning,New York lawmakers have reached a deal on a 268-billion-dollar state budget after weeks of negotiations. Governor Kathy Hochul says the spending plan includes billions in reserves, efforts to lower utility costs, updates to environmental review laws, and expanded universal child care across the state.Meanwhile, a judge has approved a 27-million-dollar settlement tied to toxic water contamination in Hoosick Falls. The lawsuit claimed chemicals linked to DuPont and other manufacturers polluted the village water supply for years, raising concerns about cancer and other serious health problems. Settlement payments to residents could begin going out this summer.And New York is opening new computer-based testing centers for civil service exams, including a newly opened facility in Cohoes. State officials say the centers are designed to modernize the hiring process and make government careers more accessible to job seekers statewide. Another testing center is planned for Schenectady.Plus, race fans heading to Watkins Glen International this weekend should prepare for wet weather. Forecasters say rain is likely throughout NASCAR weekend in the Finger Lakes, though officials say the racing schedule should continue with the use of rain tires if conditions allow.Congressman Joe Morelle is criticizing President Trump over rising costs and what he called political chaos and corruption. During a Rochester press conference, Morelle said families continue struggling with high grocery and energy prices, and announced he’ll help lead a House Democratic task force focused on anti-corruption and democracy reform efforts.Federal prosecutors say a North Tonawanda man could face up to 20 years in prison after being charged with possessing crack cocaine with intent to distribute. Authorities say officers found more than 30 grams of suspected crack cocaine during a traffic stop earlier this year, and investigators later recovered additional drug paraphernalia from a home in Niagara County.And Kentucky Derby winner Golden Temple will skip the Preakness Stakes and instead head straight to the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course next month. Trainer Cherie DeVaux says the horse is being pointed toward the June 6th race in Saratoga Springs.More News on our radioNOVO App, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News — a service of Seven Mountains Media.