radioNOVO News NY News Roundup for May 06, 2026

Good morning,There’s still no final budget deal in Albany, as lawmakers have approved yet another extender to keep state government running. This marks the ninth extension past the April first deadline, though officials say progress is being made on key issues like school aid, climate policy, and insurance reform.Meanwhile, health officials are monitoring a new measles case on Long Island. In Hempstead, an unvaccinated child under five has tested positive — the first reported case in Nassau County since 2024. The state health department is now working to prevent any further spread.In New York City, the spotlight was on fashion and fundraising as the annual Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The 2026 theme, “Costume Art,” brought out major stars including Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Bad Bunny. Organizers say the event raised a record 42 million dollars for The Costume Institute.And on Long Island, a powerful piece of history is making its way across the country. In West Sayville, a steel beam from the World Trade Center is on display as part of the “Steel Across America” tour ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The exhibit honors the lives lost and the heroism shown, with stops planned in dozens of cities nationwide.Back in the Capital Region, police in Bethlehem are asking for help investigating a fatal crash. Nineteen-year-old Mason Ruggaber was killed when his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Route 9W in Glenmont. Authorities are urging anyone with information or video to come forward.And in Schenectady, drivers are being warned about a major construction project now underway. Crews are working on road improvements, signals, and sidewalks in several areas, with lane closures expected through September.And former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani continues to recover from a bout of pneumonia.  Giuliani was rushed to a South Florida hospital on Sunday with a severe respiratory issue that required a ventilator.  His spokesman, Ted Goodman, says the 81-year-old is now breathing on his own and is being monitored as a "precautionary measure."  Goodman also says Giuliani was diagnosed with restrictive airway disease following his exposure to toxins at Ground Zero after the 9-11 terror attacks, which adds "complications to any respiratory issues."More News on our radioNOVO App, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News — a service of Seven Mountains Media.