5/7/26: What's work as a water engineer like?
About this episode
The episode discusses New York's state budget deal and features an interview with a water and sewer infrastructure engineer.
(May 7, 2026) Gov. Hochul announced a deal on a $268 billion state budget, but the Assembly Speaker says not everything's finished. The potential agreement includes financial help for New York City and Buffalo, rebate checks for high utility bills, and an overhaul of state auto insurance laws. Also: We step into the shoes of a water and sewer infrastructure engineer in Watertown.
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