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'New York NOW' is New York State's Emmy Award-winning, in-depth public affairs program, featuring news, interviews and analysis from the Capitol in Albany. Each week, 'New York NOW' probes politicians, civil servants, journalists and others to examine the impact of public policy on residents of the Empire State.
It was quite the busy week at the state Capitol to close out the 2025 Legislative Session - from Democratic leaders sounding the alarm on federal Medicaid cuts to Rep. Elise Stefanik taking aim at Gov. Kathy Hochul. We'll unpack the news driving the last week of session with Alex Gault, of the Watertown Daily Times and Northern New York Newspapers, and Jeongyoon Han, of WXXI and the New York Public News Network. We dive into the history and support Kyra's Law - a bill that would requires courts to evaluate abuse allegations and safety risks in deciding custody and visitation for children.
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- Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has launched a campaign for governor - officially challenging his boss Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic Primary. We discuss Delgado's campaign and the political implication with Rebecca Lewis of City and State New York.
- State Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger (D - Manhattan) unpacks this year's state budget and the possibility of lawmakers making a return to the capitol later this year to address federal cuts.
- State lawmakers have been pushing to improve access to women's health products. We dive into their efforts and the lack of implementation of current state law.
As the legislative session come to a close in the next few weeks, lawmakers and advocates are spending the final days pushing for a slew of policy initiatives they'd like to get passed. One such bill is the Medical Aid in Dying Act. After years of rallying, advocates were happy to see it passed for the first time in the Assembly chamber a few weeks ago. But it's unclear whether or not it will make any movement in the state Senate before the end of session. State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) joins us to unpack how interchange fees on state taxes and tips are hurting small businesses in the state.
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We sit with State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris (D-Queens) to discuss a push for the 21st Century Antitrust Act which would work to increase state regulation on monopolies in the state and Senate Democrats' priorities through the end of the year. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) joins us to unpack the FY '26 state budget, controversial bills in the lower chamber and the possibility of extending the legislative session.
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Lawmakers vote on budget bills, finalizing the state budget 38 days after the April 1 deadline, making it the latest budget in more than a decade. State Sen. April Baskin (D—Erie County) discusses pay disparities in the state, legislative actions taken to address the issue, and how she plans on leading the fight for pay equity. We dive into the mental health crisis, policies intended to target some challenges within the issue, and howit impacted budget negotiations between state leaders.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have reached a general state budget agreement three weeks after the initial deadline. However, state leaders are working on a few outstanding issues, and lawmakers still need to pass budget bills before the final budget can officially be enacted. We unpack the details of the agreement with Jimmy Vielkind of WNYC and Austin C. Jefferson of City & State. State Sen. Rachel May (D - Chair of Consumer Protection Committee and Legislative Commission on Rural Resources) joins us to unpack consumer protection and environmental priorities this year.
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While the state budget is three weeks late, New York voters seem to back the many policy items that Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to be included in the budget. The governor saw positive job approval and favorability ratings for the first time in over a year. Sanford Berland, executive director of the state commission on ethics and lobbying in government, joins us to discuss the body's plans ahead and budget asks. We look at the state's approach to teaching DEI schools at a time when the federal government is looking to ban schools K-12 from approaching DEI in their curriculum.
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While the state budget is several days late, a breakthrough on discovery reform have pushed negotiations forward. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie met with five New York City DAs and settled on a deal rooted in compromise. State Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Senate Labor Committee Chair) talks state budget progress and a bill meant to stop the state from having to pay federal taxes in the event of cuts from Washington. The transition to one single intermediary for New Yorkers enrolled in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program has been far from smooth. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Chair of the Senate Health Committee) unpacks the issues.
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It's been over a week since the April 1st deadline and state budget negotiations have stalled because of discovery reform! Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie introduced a bill that would allow lawmakers to get paid when the budget is late due to policy. We're joined by Patrick Orecki, director of state studies with the Citizens Budget Commission, to unpack the calls from good government groups for more transparency in the state budget process for New Yorkers. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez (D - Chair of Internet and Technology Committee) joins us to discuss artificial intelligence regulatory priorities at the Capitol this year.
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The April 1st budget deadline came and went this week - with leader unable to come to an agreement. We give an update on where negotiations stand. With the threat of federal funding cuts looming, we dive into their impact on budget negotiations and how New York leaders are prepping for those cuts. Assembly Member Amy Paulin (D - Assembly Health Committee Chair) - joins us for an comprehensive discussion on abortion access in the state.
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We sit down on with Assembly Labor Committee Chair Harry Bronson (D - Monroe County) the push for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and other labor priorities in the state budget. President Donald Trump has moved to dismantle the federal education department - potentially putting funding for pell grants in limbo. We unpack the concerns around these cuts and the push to get increased funding for tuition assistance.
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The budget "mothership" has landed! State lawmakers convened for the General Budget Conference Committee meeting this week ahead of the April 1st budget deadline. Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D - East Flatbush) joins us to discuss state support for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses. The New York Public News Network is looking at the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. We examine the impact of the science that led to the creation of the vaccines.
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The Assembly and State Senate released their respective one-house budget proposals officially kicking off budget negotiations. We dive into lawmakers' approach to affordability this year - centered around housing, tax credits and wages. State Sen. Kevin Parker (D - Chair, Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee) joins us to discuss the push to help New Yorkers against high utility rates.
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Correction Officers across the state are on strike! Officers are calling for a full repeal of the HALT Act while Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with legal proceedings against the officers who don't return to work. There have been increased calls for prison reform in the state following the brutal beating of an incarcerated induvial at the Marcy Correctional Facility a few weeks ago. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joins us to unpack insurance coverage for inhalers in the state budget. WMHT is highlighting the work of black leaders all month long. Eva Bass - of Bridge Tha Gap and AVilliage, Inc. - is working to provide resources and opportunity in her community.
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- The Federal Department of Justice Secretary Sean Duffy moved to put an end to the congestion pricing program in New York City. In response, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state would legally challenge the move in court.
- Jon Campbell, of WNYC and Gothamist, and Michael Gormley, of Newsday, joins us to discuss the latest on the criminal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams as Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs his political future.
- Assembly Member Michaelle Solages unpacks the priorities for the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus and body's 'Peoples Budget Framework'.
Democratic leaders were expected to move forward with a bill meant to extend state election law to provide more time for the guv to call a special election this week, but the measure was abruptly abandoned the measure before it could come to the debate floor. State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins us to discuss election law, budget priorities and affordability in New York State. There's renewed energy around the New York Heat Act as the bill gets a new sponsor in the lower chamber: Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon as leaders turned their focus to affordability this year.
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This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation meant to protect New Yorker physicians prescribing abortion medication via telehealth. We sit down with State Sen. Samra Brouk (D-Rochester) to unpack the telehealth legislation and maternal health. Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay joins us to discuss affordability in the state and priorities of the conference this year.
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Hunger Advocates and lawmakers are excited for the inclusion of $340 million in funding for universal school meals as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget proposal. We sit down with Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition to unpack the legal challenges to the recent federal executive orders on immigration and the role of New York State - amid news of ICE raids and arrests this week.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion executive budget proposal this week with a focus on affordability. We dive unpack the highlights of the budget and reactions from stakeholders. This week, the nation saw the second inauguration of Donald Trump, who hit the ground running singing executive orders. Trump has made immigration a key policy platform. We dive into the state's approach to immigration reform policy under the new federal administration.
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Governor Kathy Hochul kicks off the 2025 legislative year with her State of the State address, prioritizing affordability, housing, education, and childcare. She outlines plans for free community college, tax cuts, and expanded childcare access.
State Senator Shelley Mayer discusses the Democratic push to safeguard reproductive rights as a second Trump administration prepares to take office. This episode explores critical issues shaping New York’s future in 2025.
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It's a new year - and a new legislative session at the State Capitol! Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers have a long list of priorities to address this year, including affordability, healthcare, and education. Alex Gault, of the Watertown Daily Times and Northern New York Newspapers, and our Elise Kline, unpack the governor's end-of-year action on bills. A deep dive on how the legislative session works at the state capitol and what to expect.
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2024 was a pivotal year for New York politics. This episode unpacks the state's biggest political stories from the past year, from Governor Hochul's challenges with housing reform and budget delays to federal investigations involving NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
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The rise of artificial intelligence has prompted some lawmakers to examine its potential dangers. Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Murray Hill) joins us to unpack his bills aimed at putting labels on images that may have been manipulated through AI. Eline Kline brings us on a day trip to learn all about the winter festivities and traditions at the state capitol.
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Join us as we celebrate 100 years of New York State Parks with Commissioner Randy Simons and Chief Diversity Officer Yolanda Bostic Williams. Learn about the All Are Welcome campaign, historic preservation, and efforts to expand accessibility. Plus, take a look at the documentary "From Land to Legacy," detailing the rich history and impact of these parks for future generations.
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Climate change policy has a long history. Assembly Member Anna Kelles joins us to discuss legislative measures in Albany to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hold industry polluters accountable. Climate experts express concerns about the state’s progress in implementing one policy in particular: the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. We investigate why the state is lagging behind its timeline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Learn about plans to modernize the Foundation Aid formula, address funding uncertainties tied to federal education policy, and implement statewide cell phone policies in schools. Discover NY’s plan to combat rising thefts with serial numbers and new regulations backed by law enforcement and the scrap metal industry.
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Congestion Pricing is back! This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new congestion pricing plan in New York City set to begin in January. New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang joins us to unpack the work of the office, including a report calling on the state department of correction and community supervision to modernize its record-keeping practices to comply with the HALT Act. It's been over a year since the October 7th attack, marking the start of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. We dive into the state's response to student protests of the war on college campuses.
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Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th President after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a decisive victory. Austin Jefferson, of City and State, Raga Justin, of the Times Union and David Lombardo of the Capitol Pressroom joins us to discuss results for the presidential and NY congressional races. A deep dive on voter turnout in New York State from the polls on election day.
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Election Day is in less than one week! NY& Voting examines the factors that discourage people from voting and how the state is working to improve access to the ballots. A New York Supreme Court Judge ruled that the state's even-year election law was unconstitutional. We spoke with State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) to discuss the ruling and plans for appeal. Casting one's ballot comes with preparation and planning. Elise Kline shares some tips from her trip to the board of elections for a comprehensive voter guide.
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With just a two weeks until Election Day, a new Siena College Research Institute poll is showing positive results for Democrats and the Equal Rights Ballot Measure amongst New Yorkers. Assembly Members John McDonald (D-Rensselaer County) and Patricia Fahy (D-Albany County) join us to discuss their letter to the federal transportation secretary over changes to the Amtrak northeast service between the Capitol Region and New York City. Last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation adding a donation box on tax formers for the early childhood research fund. We dive into the impact and implementation of the legislation on its one year anniversary and unpack the work ahead.
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Blair Horner, executive director of the New York Public Interest Research Group, joins us to discuss an analysis showing the lack of polling sites on college campuses with large student populations - despite state law. A newly signed state law allows for EMS workers to receive Medicaid reimbursement for certain healthcare services. We dive into the implementation of the law and how lawmakers will approach securing additional support for workers next year.
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Every year, over 1,700 New Yorkers die from suicide. Dr. Ann Sullivan, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Mental Health, explains how the 988 crisis line is helping save lives.
Beth Haroules from the NYCLU unpacks the legal implications of mask bans across New York. Are these laws protecting public safety or infringing on civil rights?
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces criminal charges of conspiracy, bribery and fraud. Federal prosecutors allege the mayor granted favors in exchange for luxury gifts and campaign donations. October 1st is the deadline for the state to choose one vendor to work with patients enrolled in the consumer directed personal assistance program (CDPAP). State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Senate Health Committee) talks his bill to stop that transition and improve the program. New York state is not on track to meet it's environmental goals set forth by the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Act. Reporter Elise Kline examines the state approach and the work ahead.
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Apart from the historic presidential election, New Yorkers also have an important decision to make on the ballot this year with the Equal Rights Amendment. To discuss the impact of the measure and plans to educate voters ahead of election day, we spoke with State Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan). The new school year is officially underway. SUNY Chancellor John King talks how the vision will come to life this year and plans to secure financial aid for SUNY next year.
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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and nursing homes.
The presidential race is in full swing. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump had their first debate - complete with personal jabs and sparring over immigration, the economy and reproductive rights. New York State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs joins us to discuss the energy around the Harris campaign and plans for the final weeks ahead of election day.
It was the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the twin towers in New York City. Reporter Elise Kline spoke with survivors and experts to unpack the tragic event and its lingering effects.
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Former Hochul-Cuomo Aide was arrested and charged this week with federal charges. Linda Sun is accused of using her position in state government to help push the agenda of China and the Chinese Communist Party. Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing calls from good-government groups to sign a bill that would increase transparency of state emergency contracts. Patrick Orecki, of the Citizens Budget Commission, joins us to discuss more. The Great New York State Fair just wrapped up this week. New York NOW reporter Elise Kline unpacks the fan-favorites and new additions from this year's fair. Kline also unpacks new-signed legislation focused on women's issues.
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- Under newly-signed legislation, small craft manufacturers will be able to ship cider, spirts and meads directly to consumers across the state. We discuss the impact of this legislation and its path to getting signed with State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County).
- The Hudson River is one of New York's treasure but its treatment is far from perfect. In the latest episode of NY&Climate, Producer Dana Wright unpacks how climate change and pollution are impacting the historic river.
- New York elected officials traveled to Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention.
- Along with Democrats, the Working Families Party is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House. We sit down with Jasmine Gripper, co-director of the New York Working Families Party, for more.
- The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced two upstate prisons will close this fall. State Sen. Julia Salazar, Chair of the Senate Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction, joins us to discuss the decision and the conditions of prisons across the state.
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The state's newly formed Commission on Reparation Remedies kicked off their first meeting just a few weeks ago and is expected to deliver a report with their findings and recommendations next year. Assembly Member Michaelle Solages (D-Nassau County) joins us to discuss the creation of the committee and their work ahead.
Environmentalists have long warned of the dangers of climate change. Producer Dana Wright shares a deep dive on how the issue is impacting birds in New York in the latest edition of NY&Climate.
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- It's no secret that New York's legal cannabis industry has room for improvement. The issues include leadership changes for the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, the slow rollout legal cannabis licenses and issues with cracking down illegal smoke shops across the state. We unpack the many challenges and the future of the industry with Damien Cornwell, president of the Cannabis Association of New York.
- The state Department of Health has a direct-patient care approach to providing healthcare services and safeguarding public health. James McDonald, commissioner of the NYS Health Department, speaks with David Lombardo, of WCNY's Capitol Pressroom, for an in-depth conversation.
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President Joe Biden announced the end of his re-election bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. We discuss the presidential race and elections in New York with Jack O'Donnell, political analyst and managing partner of O'Donnell & Associates. New York Civil Liberties Union filed a class action federal lawsuit to challenge the Sexual Assault Reform Act in New York State. We spoke with Daniel Lambright, senior staff attorney with the union, to learn more.
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On This Week's Edition:Catch this week's show on your local PBS member station, or watch on YouTube, Facebook, or using the free PBS app anytime after Friday. A podcast version is available wherever you normally get podcasts.
On This Week's Edition:
- Elected officials in New York and around the country are reeling from the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
- We discuss the possibility of legal challenges to Gov. Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause on the congestion pricing plan in New York City with Michael Gerrard, of Columbia Law School.
- Assembly Member Pamela Hunter (D-Onondaga) joins us to unpack her bill meant to implement state regulation on pet insurance.
We unpack the competitive state legislature primaries and races to watch. Jon Campbell, of WNYC and Gothamist, joins us to discuss. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Carroll Gardens) discuss the impact of child social media privacy legislation, the path to garnering support and the possibility of legal challenges.
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Tuesday was primary day in New York! We unpack the competitive congressional primaries races with Austin Jefferson, of City and State New York. We discuss the availiable resources in the state for LGBTQ+ older adults who have looking for support with MJ Okma, Senior Manager for Advocacy and Government Relations at SAGE. In collaboration with the Colonie Senior Service Center and the Pride Center of the Capital Region, LGBTQ+ older adults with Aging with Pride took a trip to SUNY University at Albany to look through historic archives of the pride center of the capitol region.
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SUNY Chancellor John King joins us to discuss his vision for the university, goals for the coming school year and SUNY's position on protests. After more than three decades covering state politics in New York, Karen DeWitt, Capitol bureau chief for the New York Public News Network, is retiring. We sit down with Karen to unpack her career and legacy.
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We'll unpack the governor's announcement essentially pulling the plug on congestion pricing plan for New York City. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas (D-Queens County) discusses the importance of disaggregating data for Middle Eastern and Northern African New Yorkers and the path forward to getting her bill over the finish line. Now more than ever, forest management is vitally important in helping the state reaches it's climate goals. Producer Dana Wright shares a deep dive as part of WMHT's NY& Climate series. As part of WMHT series focusing on Aging New Yorkers, we dive into the work of the Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NNORC) to ensure seniors over the age of 60 maintain their quality of life and stay connected.
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Recent court rulings in New York state may threaten the legitimacy of the state's ethics watchdog and an equal rights ballot referendum. Bill Mahoney, of POLITICO, joins us to discuss the impact of these court cases. Doreen Harris, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, joins us to discuss the challenge of expanding renewable energy across the state and the possibility of using nuclear power.
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With just a few days before the end of session, Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are pushing to get two social media child privacy bills over the finish line. The state Senate Transportation Committee officially has a new chair. State Sen. Jeremy Cooney joins us to discuss his vision for the committee and the legacy he's hoping to have. While FY25 state budget allocated funding for combating retail theft and protecting retail workers, but labor advocates and lawmakers argue that may not be enough. As part of WMHT series focusing on Aging New Yorkers, we dive into the work an organization is doing to support aging New Yorkers with home delivered meals.
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In this episode of "New York Now," we delve into the state's housing crisis with Senator Brian Kavanagh, who shares insights on the latest budget plan to boost affordable housing.
Additionally, Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of the Food Pantries of the Capitol District, addresses the growing issue of food insecurity and the challenges food pantries face due to stagnant funding.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We catch up with the New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan about funding in the state budget and youth mental health priorities. Democratic Lawmakers have been prioritizing the maternal and mental health of mothers. We caught up with State Senate Mental Health Chair Samra Brouk (D-Rochester) about doula care access and supporting the mental health of expectant mothers.
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On This Week's EditionCatch this week's show on your local PBS member station, or watch on YouTube, Facebook, or using the free PBS app anytime after Friday. A podcast version is available wherever you normally get podcasts.
On This Latest Edition of New York NOW:
- The state budget included savings to the Medicaid program as well as cuts to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) program. Patrick Orecki, of the Citizens Budget Commission, joins us to unpack the reality of funding Medicaid as well as healthcare priorities this year.
- Adam Ruder, of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, talks the implementation of electric school buses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, there have been protests at college campuses across the country - includingat Columbia University, Fordham University and CUNY.
The final FY25 state budget has been passed. Reporters Zach Williams, of Bloomberg Law, Vaughn Golden, of the New York Post, and Alex Gault, of the Watertown Daily Times and Northern New York Newspapers, join us to unpack the budget process this year and the highlights. While there was major opposition to plans to close SUNY Downstate Medical Center, the final budget included funding to help the hospital stay open for at least another year. Assembly Member Brian Cunningham (D-Crown Heights) joins us to discuss the funding as well as his legislative priorities through the rest of the year.
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It was a busy week at the state Capitol with budget progress. The governor announced a conceptual state budget agreement and lawmakers voted on the first few budget bills. During his last days as DEC Commissioner, Basil Seggos about his tenure and legacy at the state department. Producer Dana Wright spoke with the DEC and environmental experts to understand the impact of air pollution and what's being done about it as part of the NY& Climate series. In the late 1970s, it was discovered a Niagara Falls neighborhood was build atop toxic chemicals. We unpack the tragedy highlighted in the documentary, A Love Canal Tragedy.
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- A look behind the curtain at the daily lives of reporters in New York's Legislative Correspondents Association at the state Capitol - the longest-running press corps in the United States, focused on covering the politics and policy issues of New York.
- We sit down with Isabelle Dolores "Dee" Wedemeyer, one of the first women to be admitted into the LCA, to discuss her career and work in the LCA.
- Have you been to the New York State Capitol? Not like this. WMHT's Will Pedigo takes us inside the historic building.
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- The governor and legislative leaders are still in negotiations on the state budget, including a potential agreement to address the state's housing crisis. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers have put together a housing proposal of their own.
- Assembly Member Patricia Fahy joins us to discuss the path forward for the New York Heat Act - a bill meant to ensure gas companies honor the state's climate goals.
- We sit down with Murad Awawdeh, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition, to discuss funding for Immigration Services and the migrant crisis.
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- Amid ongoing budget negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders, the deadline for the state budget has been extended.
- Advocates and lawmakers are calling for increased funding for public universities and colleges as well as tuition assistance for students. We speak with SUNY Chancellor John King about higher education funding, enrollment and plans for SUNY Downstate.
- Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani joins us to discuss the "Get Congestion Pricing Right" proposal meant to improve bus reliability and expand the fare-free bus program.
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- Budget negotiations are underway at the State Capitol. We sat down with state Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) to unpack the chamber's one-house budget proposal and priorities.
- Michelle Jackson, of the Human Services Council, joins us to discuss a push to get a 3.2% cost of living adjustment for human service workers.
- It's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! We sit down with Kristin Proud, the executive director of the state Council on Developmental Disabilities and Shameka Andrews, caucus chair of the Council, to understand the world of opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:* It's Women's History Month so we'll be diving into the state's approach to women's issues with Elise Kline, of WENY NEWS. * We'll unpack a task force that will be created in the months ahead to examine the rates of missing BIPOC women and children and issue policy recommendations. * State Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Sen. Samra Brouk (D-Rochester) joins us to discuss the expansion of doula access and maternal health care in New York.
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- After Democrats struck down the independent redistricting commission's congressional map, the chambers passed their own version, which was signed into law by the governor. You can find more information about your congressional district here.
- We unpack the new congressional districts and how it all unfolded with Bill Mahoney, of POLITICO, and David Lombardo, of The Capitol Pressroom.
- State lawmakers are looking for ways to increase funding for public universities and expand the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) in this year's budget. Producer Catherine Rafferty spoke with education stakeholders about those efforts.
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- In the latest Siena College Research Institute, Gov. Kathy Hochul saw a slight decrease in favorability while voters named cost of living as their top concern.
- A look behind the curtain at the daily lives of reporters in New York's Legislative Correspondents Association at the state Capitol - which is the longest-running press corps in the United States, focused on covering the politics and policy issues of New York.
- As a participant in the PBS Ignite Mentorship for Diverse Voices, producer Theo Moore collaborated with New York NOW for an in-depth documentary on the career of iconic photojournalist Jim Peppler.
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New York has continued to expand access to abortion care, but what about birth control? We speak with Jenna Bimbi, the Founder and Co-Executive Director of the New York Birth Access Project, about a campaign to make birth control accessible at state schools. Housing remains an top issue, after the governor and Legislature failed to come to an agreement on a plan last year. We unpack the governor's approach to housing in the FY '25 Executive Budget and the response from lawmakers. Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin joins us to discuss health legislative priorities including the Medicaid spending, New York Health Act and the Medicaid in Dying bill.
Explore the intricacies of New York's education budget proposal, scrutinizing funding allocations and the ensuing debates. From Governor Hochul's ambitious plans to the Legislature's expected interventions, understand the stakes for public schools across the state.
Plus, journey into the Adirondacks with author Amy Godine as she reveals the hidden history of black pioneers and their pursuit of racial justice. Uncover the intersection of education and social justice in the Empire State, navigating through policy intricacies and historical revelations.
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- Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Rape is Rape Act into law - expanding the state's definition of rape. We unpack the impact and history of the legislation with Maysoon Khan, of the Associated Press, and Ashley Hupfl, of the Daily Gazette.
- We dive into the testimony on the state's Medicaid spending at the Health Executive Budget Public Hearing.
- Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojás joins us to discuss her bill that would grant continual healthcare coverage to children under the age of six enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.
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- This week would have marked the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The Democratic-led state Senate passed a legislation aimed at strengthening reproductive rights.
- We examine the governor's proposals to fund the housing and migrant crisis in the FY'25 executive budget proposal.
- We unpack the process of running and the importance of competitive elections - in NY&Running for Office.
- As part of WMHT Opioids in NY Series, we dive into the peer recovery work to help treat opioid addiction at New Choices.
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- Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State Address with her vision and framework for the year ahead.
- State lawmakers are looking ahead to the release of the executive budget next week for more details on the governor's proposals in the executive budget. Raga Justin, of the Times Union, joins us to discuss.
- Our NY& series unpacks the work that goes into organizing for a political cause.
- We learn how the Schenectady Cares Program is being used to provide drug treatment services to people battling opioid addiction - as part of WMHT's Opioids in NY series.
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Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her 2024 State of the State address in the New York State Assembly Chamber.
- It's a New Year - and the start of a new legislative session at the state Capitol.
- We recap the biggest political moments of the last year and unpack the pertinent policy issues expected to shape the 2024 legislative session with David Lombardo, of The Capitol Pressroom, Zach Williams, of Bloomberg Law, and Nick Reisman, of POLITICO.
- Join us on Tuesday, January 9th at 1pm for out LIVE coverage of Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State Address.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW, we dive into the opioid addiction and overdose crisis in New York state. Raga Justin, of the Times Union, joins us to discuss how the state has been using its opioid settlement funds. We also share episodes from WHMT's series on solutions and stories of the opioid crisis in New York - including the history of drug policy, medication-assisted treatment, virtual support and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. (OASAS)
- The state's Court of Appeals - the highest court in the state - issues a ruling that new Congressional maps need to be drawn. We unpack what that means for elections next year with Vaughn Golden of the New York Post and Zach Williams of Bloomberg Law.
- In recent years, there's been a rise in the development and use of artificial intelligence. But what does that mean for educators? Producer Catherine Rafferty spoke with teachers and students about the benefits and challenges of using AI in classrooms.
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- A new edition of NY&, our civics series, looks at how local policy impact what policing looks like across communities in New York state.
- As part of WMHT'S Opioids in New York series, Public health officials and patients share how medication assisted treatment can assist with addiction recovery at Greene County Family Planning.
- The Rensselaer County Heroin Coalition is committed to addressing the opioid overdose crisis by providing support and awareness to the issue.
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As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches, dive into the critical intersection of mental health and substance use challenges in New York. InUnity Alliance, led by John Coppola, sheds light on advocacy efforts.
Discover the impactful stories of youth peer advocates counseling their peers and learn about the vision for a more inclusive and supportive mental health landscape.
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- Federal prosecutors are investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams, news reports say. We'll explain with WNYC's Jon Campbell.
- A commission has presented recommendations for new graduation requirements in New York's schools. Shantel Destra has details.
- New York City is allowing housing vouchers to be used outside the five boroughs. Shantel Destra speaks with New York State Association of Counties President and Albany County Executive Dan McCoy about the change.
- Suddenly having to care for a child can be overwhelming, but there is help out there. We tell you about resources for kinship care.
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Dive deep into the workings of New York's Inspector General Lucy Lang as she shares a two-year update on her office's endeavors, spotlighting instances of misconduct within state government agencies.
In parallel, our NY& civics series takes a closer look at the shifting dynamics of tenant protections in New York, unraveling the complexities of changing housing laws across the state.
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On the latest edition of New York NOW (11/03/2023):* The state Senate held a hearing this week with officials from the NYS Office of Cannabis Management to unpack solution to enforce regulation of illegal pot shops. * We sit down with Damien Cornwell, member of the Cannabis Association of New York, to discuss his testimony at the hearing and his concerns over laws and regulations for the retail market. * As part of WMHT'S Opioids in New York series, we examine the statewide history of drug policy and explore the science of opioids.
- Gwendolyn Craig, of Adirondack Explorer, and Rick Karlin, of the Times Union, join the discussion on the state's Environmental Bond Act.
- Ahead of the centennial anniversary of the state parks system, Erik Kulleseid, commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, talks about his tour of parks across the state.
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- Food insecurity continues to impact households across New York. What can the state do to address the issue?
- Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas (D-Queens County) is pushing a bill that would allow the state to provide additional SNAP monthly benefit funds to households.
- Natasha Pernicka, executive director of The Food Pantries for the Capital District and The Alliance for a Hunger Free NY, discusses the calls on the state to increase funding to community food programs in New York.
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- Assembly Member Mary Beth Walsh (R-Saratoga County) unpacked her opposition to a bill that would move some local elections to even-numbered years.
- We unpack what resources are availiable in the state for LGBTQ+ older adults who have looking for support with MJ Okma, Senior Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations at SAGE.
- Aging with Pride, a collaboration between Colonie Senior Service Center and the Pride Center of the Capital Region, provided a trip for LGBTQ+ adults to look through archives housed at SUNY University at Albany.
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- We dive into the legacy of Willowbrook State School and investigative journalist Geraldo Rivera's shocking expose on the state institute - leading to its closure
- We speak with Vicky Hiffa, executive director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, about the documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rivera's reporting
- Maureen O'Brien of the New York State Industries for the Disables (NYSID) talks through workforce opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and state support
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- New York — and the rest of the country — is experiencing a mental health crisis, with a huge demand in services and a system that can't keep up.
- We speak with Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan, commissioner of the state Office of Mental Health, about what the state's doing, the challenges that still exist, and what someone should do if they're struggling with their mental health.
- Suicide prevention is key, but often overlooked in certain demographics. We'll tell you more.
- Dan Egan from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Capital Region Chair) talks about mental health in New York today, and how more lives could be saved.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (9/22/2023)* An update on the state's migrant crisis, after Gov. Kathy Hochul met with President Joe Biden this week. * SUNY Chancellor John King joins us to discuss the new semester, and his vision for the future of the public college and university system. * Research shows after school activities can have a positive impact on the mental health of young adults. YouthFX is an organization dedicated to teaching youth how to tell impactful stories through film. Producer Catherine Rafferty has the details.
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- On this week's edition of New York NOW (9/15/2023):
- Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined us to discuss his first year in office and what's ahead. (Originally aired June 2023)
- Should New York's budget process be more transparent? We discuss with Sen. Jim Tedisco, R-Saratoga. (Originally aired July 2023)
On this week's edition of New York NOW (9/08/2023): * New York's courts were impacted by the pandemic, but problems existed before COVID-19. We'll discuss the future of New York's court system with Hank Greenberg, chair of the Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York's Courts, and a past president of the New York State Bar Association. * Should New York's graduation requirements for grade school students change? The New York State Education Department is considering that now. Producer Catherine Rafferty has details. * A new On The Bill looks at how changing the payment structure for ambulances around the state could eliminate a lot of the headache around collecting that money.
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- On the latest edition of New York NOW (9/01/2023):
- It's the start of the new school year in New York. We'll chat about education, schools, and more with Melinda Person, president of New York State United Teachers.
- The Great New York State Fair runs through Labor Day. Reporter Shantel Destra spends a day at the fair and brings it to you.
- What's the future of artificial intelligence in New York? Zach Williams from Bloomberg Government has been covering that, and joins us to explain.
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Join us as we delve into vital environmental issues in New York with insights from State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, and Gavin Donohue of IPPNY.
Learn about the Green Amendment, Environmental Bond Act, and clean energy goals.
Discover how these efforts are shaping a greener future for the state.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/18/2023): * The state Legislature in New York has passed a bill that would ban wildlife killing contests in the state, sparking some controversy and misinformation. We'll break down the bill with Brian Shapiro, the New York state director at the Human Society of the United States. * Lawmakers also considered legislation related to health insurance and health care this year, while insurance companies propose higher rates for consumers. We'll discuss that and more with Eric Linzer, president and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/11/2023): * New York's influx of asylum seekers continues, with more being transported upstate this week. A few weeks ago, we brought you a special discussion on the situation. This week, we speak with Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara, D-Schenectady, about a bill he's introduced that he says would help better organize the process. * Concerns over the integrity of elections began to pop up during, and after, the 2020 election, including in New York. So, how confident should you be in New York's elections, and voting? We'll explain the entire process, and how your vote is protected, in a new installment of NY&.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/04/2023): * How will New York spend the $4.2 billion that voters authorized it to borrow last year, to adapt to climate change? And is New York taking your gas stove away? We'll answer those questions with DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos and NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris. * A new installment of our segment New York By The Numbers, which uses a number to tell about something in New York you might not know about. This week's number is 13.8, and deals with access to high-speed internet in New York. * Gov. Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams team up for an announcement on public safety in New York City. We'll have details. * Plus, what's next for mental health in New York's schools? New funding is available.
On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: * July is Disability Pride Month, marking the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in 1990. We speak with New York's Chief Disability Officer, Kimberly Hill, about how the state can become more accessible for people with disabilities. * Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling last year, there's been a lot of confusion and misinformation about how laws on abortion work, and who can change them. We break it all down in a new installment of NY&, our civics series. * An update on the 9/11 Notice Act in a new On The Bill segment.
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More than 90,000 immigrants seeking asylum have come to New York over the past year. In this exclusive bonus release for our podcast subscribers, we bring you a full discussion about the U.S. immigration system, how New York plays a role, and what the future looks like for those asylum seekers.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (7/21/2023): * Thousands of migrants seeking asylum have traveled to New York over the past few years in an effort to restart their lives. * But that influx has overwhelmed officials in New York City and state government, who've struggled to house and provide basic necessities for those migrants. * We'll give you a full explainer on the state's role in immigration, and what makes asylum seekers different than refugees and other immigrants. * Then, Dr. Dina Refki from the SUNY Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy and Murad Awawdeh from the New York Immigration Coalition join us with their take on immigration in New York today, including how the influx of asylum seekers has been handled.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: * How well do you know New York's state government, and how it affects your life? We'll tell you how it all works, soup to nuts. * The state Legislature is often the target of criticism related to transparency. Sen. Jim Tedisco, R-Saratoga County, chats with us about a bill he says would make both chambers more transparent and accountable to the public. * Plus, heavy rain causes flooding around the state, and the state's Office for the Aging holds a town hall. More on that.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (7/07/2023): * Immigration has been in the spotlight over the past year, as thousands of asylum seekers arrived in New York. The Legislature has also considered more support for immigrants in New York. Murad Awawdeh from the New York Immigration Coalition joins us to discuss. * Having a disability can make finding a job, and maintaining it, difficult at times. But it doesn't have to be. WMHT's Catherine Rafferty explains in a new story. * An update on an interview from a few weeks ago on New York's physician assistants.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: * Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado (D) took office last year, and he's been busy. We introduce him to you and catch up on what he's been up to. * The New York State Education Department has issued a new framework for schools surrounding transgender and gender-expansive students. We'll speak with Kathleen DeCaltado, assistant commissioner for the Office of Student Support within the State Education Department. * Former Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch -- a titan of New York politics and fiscal management -- has died. We remember his time in public service and show you part of what he told us last time he was in the New York NOW studio.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: * The State Assembly returned this week for a short-lived special session. We'll tell you what happened. * New gun crime data was released this week. We'll have details. * A bill to study the possibility of reparations in New York has passed the Legislature and heads to Gov. Hochul for a decision. We'll speak with bill sponsor Assm. Michaelle Solages. D-Nassau, who also chairs the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, Asian, and Legislative Caucus.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: * We'll consider changes to the state's nascent system of publicly financed election campaigns, narrowly approved by state lawmakers at the end of the legislative session. Blair Horner, Executive Director of the New York Public Interest Research Group joins. * Bill Mahoney, Capital Reporter for Politico, New York joins for a discussion on a potential update to the local election calendar and we'll highlight unfinished business for the state assembly.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (6/09/2023): * It was the last scheduled week of this year's legislative session at the State Capitol in Albany. We'll tell you what happened. * Josh Solomon from the Times Union and Rebecca Lewis from City & State NY have more analysis and news from the week. * New York has invested more than half a billion dollars into the Olympics Regional Development Authority over the last six years alone. NPR's Brian Mann reports on how that money's been spent, and how that's impacted the region. (Read that story here.) * Poem Renovation challenges users to express themselves by creating a new poem, with parts of an old one. Now, one teacher in New York has brought the concept into the classroom. Producer Catherine Rafferty has that story.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (6/02/2023): * Next week is the last week of this year's legislative session. We'll tell you what to expect. * Jon Campbell from WNYC/Gothamist and Ashley Hupfl from the Daily Gazette have more news and analysis from the week. * Judicial ethics is in the national spotlight, but should New York expand its own judicial ethics watchdog? Robert Tembeckjian, head of the state's Commission on Judicial Conduct, joins us to discuss.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:* Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins highlights potential major policies that could potentially be accomplished in the final stages of the legislative session. * We explore the future of Physician Assistants, who have been granted expanded autonomy during the pandemic.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (5/19/2023):* We explore how New York serves its aging residents, the unique challenges those individuals face, and where gaps in service exist. * Greg Olsen, director of New York's Office for Aging, joins us to discuss their work and resources available to aging New Yorkers. * Assembly Aging Chair Ron T. Kim chats about how the state can better serve aging residents from a legislative perspective.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:* It's been one year since a white supremacist targeted and killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket solely because they were Black. How is the City of Good Neighbors doing, one year later? * Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, a Democrat from Buffalo, shares her thoughts on the shooting, how Buffalo can move forward, and more. * As part of their coverage of the anniversary of the shooting, journalists with WBFO traveled to Charleston, SC, to see if there's anything Buffalo could learn from that city's recovery after a similar mass shooting eight years ago. WBFO Managing Editor Brigid Jaipaul-Valenza shares what they found.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (5/05/2023):* After more than a month of delays, a new state budget was approved this week by lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul. We'll have details. * Anna Gronewold from Politico New York and Yancey Roy from Newsday join us with analysis and more news from the week. * Patrick Orecki from the Citizens Budget Commission joins us to go over the financial side of the budget. * A new edition of On The Bill looks at legislation that would ban certain pesticides that environmentalists oppose, but that many farmers depend on.
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In this episode of NY& State Government, we provide a concise overview of how the government of New York State is structured and how it functions. Discover the roles of the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, and learn about the State Legislature, which is made up of the Senate and Assembly. Get a quick guide to the State Judiciary and the Court of Appeals, and explore the many other departments and agencies that make up New York State's government.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:* Highlights from the budget framework revealed by Gov. Kathy Hochul including NY's minimum wage and curbing illegal marijuana sales. * Take a look at the ongoing teacher shortage across the Empire State. * Insights and analysis at the Reporters Roundtable featuring Maysoon Khan from The Associated Press and Jon Campbell, Capitol reporter for Gothamist and WNYC radio.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (4/21/2023):* A deal on New York's state budget between Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Legislature appears to be near. We'll tell you more. * Michael Gormley from Newsday and Joe Spector from Politico New York join this week's panel with analysis. * New York has a new chief judge: Rowan Wilson, who is the first person of color to hold the role. We'll tell you about him, and get analysis from Vin Bonventre, an expert on the high court from Albany Law School.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (4/14/2023):* It's been two weeks since the state budget in New York was due, and we still don't have a final spending plan. We'll explain. * Gov. Hochul announces a new nominee for chief judge. We'll tell you what we know. * Zach Williams from the New York Post and Josh Solomon from the Times Union join us with more analysis. * The internet is full of disinformation. How can you tell fact from fiction? We show you in the first part of our new series: NY& Media Literacy.
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"Some guy on the internet said it, so it must be true!" Join Alexis Young as she guides us through exploring the concept of Media Literacy and its importance in today's world. From analyzing news sources to navigating social media, learn how to separate fact from fiction and make informed decisions.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:* One week after the deadline, New York still doesn't have a state budget. We have the latest. * Jon Campbell from WNYC and Gothamist and Zach Williams from the New York Post join this week's panel. * Are the wages paid to incarcerated people who work in prison enough? That depends on who you ask. We'll explore that issue.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (3/24/2023):* The deadline for the New York State Budget is just days away, on March 31. We'll tell you where things stand. * Anna Gronewold from POLITICO and Josh Solomon from the Times Union join us with a preview of what to expect in the final days of state budget talks. * Assm. Ed Ra, the highest-ranking Republican on the Assembly Ways & Means Committee, joins us with his take on the budget.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (3/17/2023):* The State Senate and Assembly approved their one-house budget proposals this week in a statutory rebuttal to Gov. Hochul's spending plan. * Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins us to discuss that chamber's budget, and what's ahead in negotiations. * New York's paid family leave law was considered among the country's most generous when it became law in 2016. But parents who've lost their children at birth say there's a glaring gap in coverage. Alexis Young reports.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:* New York's state budget is due in less than three weeks. We'll tell you where things stand with this week's panel: Josh Solomon from the Times Union and Rebecca Lewis from City & State NY. * What matters to upstaters in this year's state budget?Justin Wilcox from Upstate United joins us to discuss. * We've got a few updates from the State Capitol, including another view on a Medicaid issue we covered a few weeks ago.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:* Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing the New York Housing Compact: a plan to build 800,000 new homes in New York over the next decade. But some local leaders have expressed concerns, and there's some confusion about how it would work. State Housing Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas joins us to break down the proposal. * As New York emerges from the pandemic, connecting people with jobs will be vital to the state's recovery, economic experts say. We take you inside a jobs training program that's charting a new path for some workers. * We've got a few updates from the State Capitol, including new polling on Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2023 agenda, and more.
On this week's edition of New York NOW (2/24/2023):* The Legislature had the week off, but Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay joins us to chat about the latest out of Albany. * A few updates from the State Capitol around underreported health care policy and spending in the State Budget. * Jacqueline Franchetti lost her daughter Kyra in 2016. Now, she's pushing "Kyra's Law" in Albany in hopes of preventing another tragedy. Alexis Young has that story.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:* Gov. Kathy Hochul's nominee for chief judge is rejected by the State Senate for a second time. We'll explain what happened. * New York City Mayor Eric Adams makes his case to lawmakers in Albany. * SUNY Chancellor John King joins us to discuss his vision for SUNY, a proposed tuition hike, and more. * Certain drugs are used to reverse an overdose from using opioids. How do they work? We'll show you.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (2/10/2023):* Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins us with his take on this year's legislative session, Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan, and more. * Hearings on Hochul's budget plan began this week. We'll explain. * Have you been to the New York State Capitol? Not like this. WMHT's Will Pedigo takes us inside the historic building. * Plus, an update on former Rep. Lee Zeldin, last year's Republican nominee for governor.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (2/03/2023):* Gov. Kathy Hochul released her plan this week for the state budget, which is among the most consequential items negotiated at the Capitol each year. * Patrick Orecki from the Citizens Budget Commission joins us to break down the numbers. * Capitol reporters Michael Gormley from Newsday and Elise Kline from Lilly Broadcasting join us with analysis. * Plus: How does a bill become a law in New York? Reporter Alexis Young explains.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (1/27/2023):* New polling shows how voters feel about some of the big ticket items in Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2023 agenda. Steve Greenberg from the Siena Research Institute joins us to explain. * What happens when judges in New York break the rules, or break the law? We'll explain with Robert Tembeckjian, administrator and counsel for New York's Commission on Judicial Conduct.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (1/20/2023):* Gov. Kathy Hochul's nominee for New York's next chief judge gets a hearing at the State Capitol, and a rejection from the Senate. * Yancey Roy from Newsday and Josh Solomon from the Times Union join us to chat about that, and other news from the week. * New York's Climate Action Council approved a plan last month for how the state will respond to climate change and lower emissions over the next few decades. State DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos and Doreen Harris, president of NYSERDA, join us to discuss. * Advocates for the Clean Slate Act kick off their efforts for this year's legislative session.
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- Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2023 State of the State address this week. We'll have a recap.
- Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joins us with his response to Hochul's agenda for this year's legislative session.
- Joe Spector from POLITICO New York and Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government join this week's panel with analysis.
- We'll have an update on Hochul's nomination for New York's next chief judge.
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As the new legislative session gets underway in Albany, join New York NOW guest host David Lombardo and panelists Jon Campbell and Marie French for a discussion on what to expect in the coming year. From Governor Hochul's inauguration to top issues on the agenda, get the inside scoop on the latest developments in New York politics.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW:* We sat down with Damian Fagon, the Social and Equity Officer at the Office of Cannabis, to discuss the card program, initiatives, and other details that are setting New York apart from the rest of the nation. * The market infrastructure makes it more difficult for companies to monopolize the industry and the Seeding Opportunity Initiative is helping meet some of the equity and justice goals from the MRTA. We'll discuss the characteristics of the market infrastructure that makes it possible to bar these monopolies, two-tier restriction, and horizontal restriction. We will also be looking at how the two-tier market supports those initiatives and goals. * Learn more about New York's cannabis plan, the MRTA licenses, and the Seeding Opportunity Initiative and how it's giving those from underserved populations access to the cannabis industry. * And visit Claudine Field Apothecary, farmed by KingAswad and Jasmine Burems. They discuss how their small family farm will be part of the budding industry in New York.
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We revisit our interview with Gov. Kathy Hochul from August, when she spoke with us about her first year in office, and what's ahead for her first full term.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (12/16/22):* Gov. Kathy Hochul hints at a new housing plan for her State of the State, which is now less than a month away. We'll discuss. * New York's getting a new chief judge — a position that leads the entire judicial branch of state government, and the state's highest court. Brian Ginsberg, an appellate attorney and partner at Harris Beach PLLC, joins us with insight. * The New York Working Families Party organized on the ground to deliver for progressive candidates in last month's elections. We check in on their strategy, and what's ahead with State Director Sochie Nnaemeka. * A new On The Bill looks at New York's "Bottle Bill," and what environmental advocates want done with it.
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On the latest edition of New York NOW (12/09/22):* New York has a new SUNY chancellor, and a controversy involving the chief of staff for New York's attorney general. Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us to discuss. * Rep.-Elect Mike Lawler made national news when he beat a powerful Democrat in last month's election. He joins us to discuss that, and the future of the Republican party. * What's on the table for immigration reform, with Republican taking control of the House next year? Eddie Taveras, political director of immigration campaigns at FWD.US, joins us.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW:* Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, is picked as the next Democratic leader in the House, and Albany heads to the Supreme Court. We'll discuss. * Michael Gormley from Newsday and Zach Williams from the New York Post join us for this week's panel. * Inspector General Lucy Lang joins us to discuss her first year in office, New York's massive unemployment fraud, and more.Learn More: nynow.org
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On this special edition of New York NOW: * New York's infrastructure — roads, bridges, rail, and more — get an average grade of "C" from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Assm. Angelo Santabarbara, who's an engineer himself, joins us to discuss. * The New York State Education Department has launched a new program to connect New York's next generation with civics. We'll take you inside that initiative. * School boards have gained a lot of attention in recent years. But what is a school board, and what does it do? We'll explain.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * New York's overdose crisis got worse during the pandemic, after a few years of progress. Reporter Alexis Young explores new strategies for addressing the epidemic. * Affordable housing continues to be hard to find in New York, where an overall housing shortage persists. James Lloyd from the New York State Association for Affordable Housing joins us to explain. * We're at the half-way point in New York's state budget, and the state just released a progress report. Patrick Orecki from the Citizens Budget Commission has details.
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Election Day in New York has come and gone, and the results are in. We'll tell you what happened at the polls. Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and David Lombardo from The Capitol Pressroom join us to break down the results, and what they mean moving forward.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (11/04/22): * Election Day is Tuesday, and voters will make their choice in the races for governor, state attorney general, state comptroller, U.S. Senate, and more. We'll have a preview. * Yancey Roy from Newsday and Anna Gronewold from Politico NY join us with analysis. * Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, a Democrat who also leads the party's campaign arm in the Senate, joins us with his perspective ahead of Tuesday.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (10/21/22): * Rep. Lee Zeldin is the Republican nominee in this year's race for New York governor. He joins us to discuss his background, top issues facing New Yorkers, and more. * New polls show the race for governor tightening. * Amazon workers in the Albany area reject efforts to form what would've been the second union in the company's history.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (10/14/22): * An update on the influx of immigrants into New York City, and how the city is handling it. * A new On The Bill features legislation that's now gaining more attention because of the migrant crisis. * You'll decide the race for State Comptroller, the state's money-manager, in next month's election. This week, we speak with Paul Rodriguez, a Republican running for that job against incumbent Tom DiNapoli, a Democrat who we spoke with last week. * A new program in New York's schools aims to prepare students for a civic-minded world. Producer Catherine Rafferty takes us inside that program.
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- President Joe Biden visits the Hudson Valley. Reporter Alexis Young has details.
- State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) joins us to discuss the state's finances six months after the state budget was passed, his role as a check on state spending, and his bid for re-election.
- Big tech company Micron is making the largest-ever private-sector investment in upstate New York, according to the state, through a new facility outside Syracuse. We'll tell you more.
- Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us to break down the news of the week.
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We're now less than six weeks away from Election Day. We break down a new poll on where some of New York's top races stand with Steven Greenberg from the Siena Research Institute.
Republicans feel confident about their chances of gaining seats, and potentially the majority, in the State Senate in November. Senate Republican Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Pam Helming joins us to discuss.
Record tourism in the Adirondacks has created some unique challenges for local communities. Reporter Alexis Young takes us to the high peaks for that story.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: * + New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing former President Donald Trump over allegations of business fraud in New York. We'll tell you more. + After Amazon workers on Staten Island became the first of the company's workers in the country to unionize, a new effort in the Albany area has gained steam. Photojournalist Thomas Connolly reports. + A decision from New York state during the pandemic has left businesses with a new bill that industry leaders say could have a huge, and lasting, impact. We'll explain.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (9/09/22): * - The New York Times finds that certain Hasidic yeshivas aren't teaching students basic math and English, and the State Education Department approves new standards for nonpublic schools. We'll discuss that and more with David Lombardo from The Capitol Pressroom. * - New York's infrastructure — from roads to bridges, to drinking water — needs a lot of work, according to a recent report from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara, D-Schenectady, a civil engineer by trade, joins us to discuss. * - New York's Overdose Awareness Day was this week. Reporter Alexis Young has a look at New York's overdose crisis. * - A new edition of On The Bill.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: * A big decision on the future of New York's food and farming industry, and the workers who support it, is now in the hands of the Hochul administration. We'll explain. * It's the start of a new school year, and new challenges come along with it. We speak with NYSUT's Andy Pallotta about school safety, the state's teacher shortage, and more. * School boards have entered the national spotlight in recent years. But what is a school board, and what do they do? Producer Catherine Rafferty has that story.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (9/02/22): * - New York's new concealed carry gun laws took effect this week, but their future is unclear. Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us to discuss her reporting on a lawsuit against those laws, and a new unemployment debt burden for businesses in New York. * - We take a trip to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, and bring you along for the ride for some fried foods and fair fun. * - The new school year is here, and State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa joins us to discuss what's different, and what's ahead. * - A new edition of On The Bill details legislation in response to the damage from Hurricane Ida, which hit New York one year ago this weekend.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul joins us for an in-depth interview on her first year in office, and her pitch to New Yorkers for a full term in this year's elections.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/12/22): * - New York's second primary election of the year will be held Tuesday, with races for Congress and State Senate. Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York and Zach Williams from the New York Post join us for a preview. * - New York Chief Judge Janet DiFiore is stepping down at the end of August. That will give Gov. Kathy Hochul the chance to nominate her successor. Vincent Bonventre from Albany Law School joins with analysis. * - New legislation to expand health care access in New York has been introduced in Albany. Sen. Jeremy Cooney, D-Monroe, joins us to discuss the bill, which would allow New Yorkers to buy in to the state's Essential Plan. * - A new edition of On The Bill features legislation related to security at the Chautauqua Institution, where writer Salman Rushdie was attacked last week.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: * New York Inspector General Lucy Lang stops by the studio for a chat about her work, and her vision for the office. * Monkeypox continues to be of concern, particularly in New York, which has more cases than any other state in the U.S. We have everything you need to know, with Dr. Tomoko Udo from the School of Public Health at the University at Albany. * We break down the latest news in the Empire State with Jon Campbell from WNYC & Gothamist. * Republicans and farm owners continue to push back against a proposal to lower the overtime threshold for farm workers from 60 hours to 40 hours a week. Reporter Alexis Young has details.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/05/22): * - We have a fresh look at this year's statewide elections, including the race for governor, with new polling. Michael Gormley from Newsday joins us to break it down. * - New York is launching a first-in-the-nation project to measure air quality. We'll give you a closer look at how it's starting, and where it's going. * - A new '988' mental health crisis hotline is now active in New York. WCNY's David Lombardo speaks with Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan.
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- Amid escalating evictions and housing costs, we’ll look at the overturning of Albany’s Good Cause Eviction law and what it means for New York state.
- David Lombardo from the Capitol Pressroom talks with OASAS commissioner Chinazo Cunningham about state funding and priorities for treating addiction in New York state.
- We’ll break down this week’s news with Keshia Clukey of Bloomberg Government and Yancey Roy of Newsday.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW:
- Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors but some activities, like boating, can unwittingly spread invasive species. We tell you more and what the state - and you - can do about it.
- Cannabis is coming to New York State. New York NOW explores the budding industry.
- Reflect on the week that was with Grace Ashford of The New York Times and Zach Williams of The New York Post on an all-new Reporters RoundtableLearn More: nynow.org
On this week’s edition of New York NOW (7/15/22): * - Gun violence is a public health crisis, but what's being done to prevent it? New York NOW investigates. * - Governor Hochul has announced a plan to replace the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) with an independent agency - we take a closer look at what replacing JCOPE will look like. * - Reflecting on the week that was with Marina Villeneuve of the Association Press and Jimmy Vielkind from The Wall Street Journal on an all-new Reporters Roundtable.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * New York's June 28th primary elections experienced low voter turnout - we have more. * A closer look at policy in a post-Roe v Wade New York. * Reflecting on the week that was in Reporter's Roundtable.
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🟣NYN has a full debrief after Tuesday's primary elections for governor and lieutenant governor.
🟣 New York will have a set of new gun laws after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state's concealed carry rules. We have the details.
🟣 Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Mike Gormley from Newsday join us with analysis.
🟣 A new edition of On The Bill, featuring the Warehouse Worker Protection Act.
🟣 New Yorkers react after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (6/24/22): * - New York's first primary elections of 2022 are on Tuesday, June 28. We'll tell you who's going to be on the ballot in the races for governor and lieutenant governor. * - New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is one of three Democrats competing for the party's nomination in the race for governor Tuesday. He joins us to discuss. * - New York has a new support fund for transgender and gender-expansive organizations and individuals. We'll have details.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * We bring you more conversations with candidates ahead of this month's primaries for governor and lieutenant governor. * The four Republicans seeking the party's nomination in that election traded barbs during a debate this week. We have highlights. * Rob Astorino is one of the four Republicans vying for the party's nomination for governor. He joins us. * Ana Maria Archila is running to be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in this month's primary. We speak with her about her campaign.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (6/10/22): * It's full steam ahead for this year's elections in New York now that this year's legislative session is over. * The three Democrats seeking their party's nomination for governor — Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Rep. Tom Suozzi — faced off in a debate this week. We'll have highlights. * Republicans are gearing up for their own primary in the race for governor. Andrew Giuliani joins us to break down his campaign ahead of this month's election. * Joe Spector from POLITICO New York and David Lombardo from the Capitol Pressroom join us to break down the week.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * The state Legislature wrapped up this year's legislative session in Albany this week. We'll take you to Albany for the final days. * Lawmakers approved new laws on guns and abortion. We'll have details. * Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Michael Gormley from Newsday joins us with more on that and other news from the week. * An update on New York's roll-out of legal cannabis with Chris Alexander, executive director of the new state Office of Cannabis Management.
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- Gov. Kathy Hochul wants New York's gun laws to change after the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas. Jon Campbell from WNYC & Gothamist joins us to break it all down.
- Diana Reyna, a Democrat, is running to be her party's nominee for lieutenant governor this year. We speak with her about what she would do if she's elected.
- The Adult Survivors Act, which was signed into law this week, will give victims of adult sex crimes, like rape or forcible touching, the chance to sue the perpetrators of those crimes. We have details.
- Communities have started to reflect after the recent mass shooting in Buffalo. We take you to a gathering in New York's capital city.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (5/20/22): * - After a mass shooting killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket last weekend, New York's top officials react, and seek action. We'll have details. * - State Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Democrat from Manhattan who chairs American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention, joins us to discuss potential changes to the state's gun laws. * - New York City Mayor Eric Adams has a few items he wants lawmakers in Albany to address before they leave for the year, and access to abortion remains a top issue at the State Capitol. * - Josh Solomon from the Times Union and Zach Williams from the New York Post join us to break down the week.
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This week: How would an end to Roe v. Wade impact New York? We'll discuss. Then, Harry Wilson lays out his run for governor in this year's Republican primary. And a look at how New York's new lieutenant governor could impact this year's elections. Plus, a new On the Bill.
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On the special edition of New York NOW (5/06/22): * - Voters will decide in November if New York should borrow $4.2 billion over three decades to combat climate change and address environmental damage. Liz Moran from Earthjustice and Kate Kurera from Environmental Advocates New York explain the bond act, and what it would be used for. * -New York passed a law in 1885 to protect workers in the construction trades. But, since then, some say the law's been interpreted in ways that have led to abuse. Tom Stebbins from the Lawsuit Reform Alliance explains the Scaffold Law, and why he thinks the state should change it.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (4/29/22): * Rep. Tom Suozzi is challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul for the Democratic nomination in this year's race for governor. He joins us to discuss top issues facing voters, and his path ahead. * New York's highest state court throws out district lines drawn by the state Legislature for Congress and State Senate. What's next? Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us. * Hochul wants to replace her now-resigned lieutenant governor on the June primary ballot. We have an update.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (4/22/22): * - What to watch over the next two months as lawmakers round out this year's legislative session, and the June primary election approaches. * - Michael Gormley from Newsday and Marina Villenueve from the Associated Press join us on that and more. * - The New York Working Families Party is backing two progressive challengers to the Democratic establishment. State Director Sochie Nnaemeka joins us to explain why, and what's ahead. * - Libertarian Larry Sharpe is taking another shot at the governor's office, after first running in 2018. We speak with him about his campaign, and where he stands on top issues.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * Rep. Lee Zeldin, the designated Republican nominee for governor, and Alison Esposito, his running mate and a veteran of the New York City Police Department, sit down for an in-depth interview on issues facing New Yorkers as they campaign for statewide office, including crime and affordability. * Brian Benjamin resigns as New York's lieutenant governor after federal prosecutors indict him on campaign bribery charges. Darrell Camp reports on what that means for Gov. Kathy Hochul moving forward, and in this year's election.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature reach an agreement on a $220 billion state budget — the largest in history. We'll have details. * Assm. Edward Ra, R-Nassau, is the highest-ranking Republican on the Ways & Means Committee, which negotiates the budget. He joins us. * Jon Campbell from WNYC and Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Industry break down the final days of budget talks, and more from Albany. * With the budget done, lawmakers are now turning to other items in the final weeks of session. Darrell Camp reports on one of them.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (4/01/22): * We'll take you inside the final days of negotiations around New York's $216+ billion state budget. * In the final days of negotiations, the remaining sticking points include tweaks to bail reform, and funding over top priorities, like child care and home care. * We'll break it all down with Josefa Velasquez from THE CITY and Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post. * Will lawmakers do anything to restore and bolster public trust in state government? NYPIRG's Blair Horner breaks down what's wrong with the current system, and what could be on the table.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * With less than a week until New York's $216+ billion budget is due, what's the latest? We'll tell you. * A crime plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't getting a warm reception from the Legislature. Darrell Camp reports. * Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Zach Williams from City & State NY join us to break down that and more news from the week. * The Clean Slate Act would allow New Yorkers with older convictions to have their records sealed. We discuss with bill sponsor Sen. Zellnor Myrie, D-Brooklyn, and Garrett Smith from the Center for Community Alternatives. * And a new On The Bill, our new segment about bills in Albany you might not hear about otherwise.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * What do Democrats in the State Senate and Assembly want in this year's $216+ billion state budget? We'll tell you. * Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, joins us with an update on budget talks, and what's ahead. * Michael Gormley from Newsday and Joe Spector from POLITICO New York break down the news of the week, including a budget look-ahead. * New York could create a new public health care option for low-income undocumented people. New York Immigration Coalition Executive Director Murad Awawdeh joins us to explain. * County officials gather in the Albany area and hear from top officials on the budget. Darrell Camp reports.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (3/11/22): * We're now in the heat of negotiations on Gov. Kathy Hochul's $216 billion spending plan. * David Lombardo from the Capitol Pressroom and Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Industry join us. * New York's home care industry is facing a workforce crisis, fueled by low wages and high turnover. Now, lawmakers are considering solutions. Darrell Camp reports. * One in five women will experience depression related to a pregnancy, according to state data. Senate Mental Health Chair Samra Brouk joins us to discuss ways to address that problem. * A new mini-segment, called On The Bill, premieres, highlighting legislation aimed at relief for New York's independent pharmacies.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * The Republican State Convention was held on Long Island this week to choose the party's designated nominees for statewide office, including governor. We were there, and have a full recap. * State Republican Chair Nick Langworthy sits down with us to discuss their strategy in this year's elections and the future of the party. * Back in Albany, the State Senate approves a package of bills aimed at strengthening protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Darrell Camp reports. * Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York has an update in the lawsuit against New York's new district lines for Congress and State Senate.
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- New developments in the Republican primary for governor, with a late entrant to the race and a new candidate for lieutenant governor.
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- Jon Campbell from WNYC & Gothamist joins us to discuss that, and a new poll out this week on the race for governor.
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- Sen. Chuck Schumer, who's currently the majority leader of the U.S. Senate, is up for re-election this year. We'll speak with Joe Pinion, a Republican challenging Schumer for the office.
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- Restaurants want Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to reinstate alcohol-to-go, which allowed the sale of alcohol with takeout and delivery orders at the height of the pandemic. Melissa Fleischut from the New York State Restaurant Association joins us.
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- New York prepares as the Russia-Ukraine crisis continues to escalate. Darrell Camp reports.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * New York Democrats gather in New York City for the State Democratic Convention, where they designated their nominees for statewide office, including Gov. Kathy Hochul for governor. * The party also designated its other nominees, but more happened at the gathering. Darrell Camp was there and has a full recap. * State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs joins us to discuss the party's strategy in this year's elections, and how to unify its different factions. * We have an update on legislation to create a "Good Cause" eviction standard, which would set new rules for evictions in New York. * New York City Mayor Eric Adams visits Albany, and Hochul says she's undecided on farm workers. Josh Solomon from the Times Union joins us with more.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * Gov. Kathy Hochul lifts New York's mask mandate, but opponents say face coverings should come off in schools as well. * Republicans want the Hochul administration to investigate the previous Cuomo administration's handling of the pandemic, particularly in nursing homes. But the administration says it won't. Darrell Camp reports. * How can New York state transform its small- and mid-sized cities, particularly in upstate New York? Sen. Jeremy Cooney, chair of the Cities 2 Committee, and Justin Wilcox from Upstate United join us with their perspectives. * New York City Mayor Eric Adams testifies before the state Legislature for the first time since taking office. Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post joins us with a recap.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * We have an in-depth look at the debate over the future of cash bail and criminal justice reform in New York. Darrell Camp has this special report. * The state Legislature approves new district lines for Congress, State Senate, and the State Assembly. Zach Williams from City & State joins us with details. * What's up with tech in this year's state budget? Adam Kovacevich from the Chamber of Progress, a tech coalition, offers his take on issues like broadband and cryptocurrency.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * The debate over bail reform heats up in Albany, with new comments from lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul. We'll have an update. * Yancey Roy from Newsday and Zach Williams from City & State break down the news of the week. * Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay joins us with a proposal to help New Yorkers cope with inflation, and other news out of Albany. * Housing is expected to be a top issue this year. Laura Mascuch from the Supportive Housing Network of New York shares her perspective.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her first state budget address, and releases her proposal for the state's annual spending plan. We'll have details. * Lawmakers react to Hochul's budget, which kicks off negotiations with the Legislature on a final state budget. Darrell Camp reports. * Patrick Orecki from the Citizens Budget Commission breaks down the numbers in Hochul's budget plan. * Bill Mahoney and Marie French, both from POLITICO NY, have more analysis on Hochul's budget, this week's campaign filings, and more.
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- The new legislative session technically started last week, but lawmakers began to approve legislation this week and plot their course for the year.
- Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins speaks with us about the new legislative session and what's ahead.
- Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers join us with more on the week's news.
- The New York Court of Appeals, the state's equivalent to SCOTUS, has a new judge.
- Alcohol-to-go, a pandemic-era rule change that restaurants want make permanent, could make a comeback this year. Reporter Darrell Camp has the details.
- New York is considering lowering the overtime threshold from farmworkers from 60 hours to 40 hours. We'll have an update.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her first State of the State address. We'll have details. * Are lawmakers on board with Hochul's vision for the new year? Reporter Darrell Camp has reaction. * Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joins us with his take on Hochul's address, and what's ahead for this year's legislative session. * Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Jon Campbell from WNYC/Gothamist join us with the news of the week, including analysis on Hochul's address, and more.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2022 State of the State Address, with commentary from New York NOW Managing Editor Dan Clark, Capitol Pressroom Host David Lombardo, and MetroFocus Host Jenna Flanagan.
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- We take another look at the challenges New York faces with broadband internet accessibility, in both rural and urban areas.
- Assm. Angelo Santabarbara joins to discuss challenges with cell service infrastructure across the state. (Originally aired 10/21)
- Jolie Milstein from the New York State Association for Affordable Housing also explains what affordable housing is, an provides potential solutions for a lack of housing in New York. (Originally aired 9/21)
On this week's edition of New York NOW: * We revisit the debate over the New York Health Act, a bill that would create single-payer health care in New York. * Sen. Jabari Brisport and Elisabeth Benjamin from the Community Service Society of New York join us to explain their support for the measure. * Lev Ginsburg from the Business Council and Ed Farrell from the Retired Public Employees Association explain why they oppose it. * Reporter Darrell Camp explores the future of 'Good Cause Eviction,' a tenant-targeted measure that lawmakers could consider on the statewide level in the new year.
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On the latest edition of New York NOW: * - State health officials in New York warn of an anticipated winter COVID-19 surge amid the spread of the Omicron variant. We'll have details, and Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post joins us. * - Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from Long Island, is running for governor. He joins us to discuss his campaign, and top issues facing New York voters. * - The spread of fake news and misinformation seems to get worse every day. We discuss solutions with Briana McNamee from the New York Library Association and Kelly Wetherbee from DemocracyReady NY's Media Literacy Chapter.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * - The race for governor tightens as New York Attorney General Letitia James ends her bid for the job, instead saying she'll seek reelection. We'll have details, and reporter Darrell Camp has a look at the race. * - SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras resigns over news of his past behavior in the workplace, and ties for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Rachel Silberstein, an education reporter from the Times Union, joins us with details. * - The race for New York Attorney General is heating up, now with incumbent AG Letitia James jumping back in. We'll speak with two candidates: Former New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo, a Democrat, and New York City attorney Michael Henry, a Republican.
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On the latest edition of New York NOW: * - New York is moving ahead with its long-term strategy for responding to climate change, including ways to reduce emissions, promote renewable energy, and more. * - New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and New York Energy Research & Development Authority President Doreen Harris join us to go through it, and give us an update. * - Julie Tighe from the New York League of Conservation Voters explains how the federal Build Back Better bill could help New York's investments in a new climate-friendly future, and what else could be done at the state level. * - Next year's race for governor continues to evolve, with Rep. Tom Suozzi throwing his hat in the ring this week for the Democratic nomination. * - A fresh batch of transcripts from the Attorney General's investigation into claims of sexual harassment against Gov. Cuomo were released this week. * - Bill Mahoney from POLITICO NY and our own Darrell Camp are in studio to discuss that and more.
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New York's child care industry is facing unique challenges coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, with providers closing, and parents struggling to afford the service. But the industry has been in trouble for years, with some now calling for change. We'll take you there.
New York's farms are at a crossroads as New York considers lowering the number of hours needed for farmworkers to earn overtime. We have an in-depth look at the issue, which could have major consequences for the state's food and agriculture industry.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * The debate over New York's bail reform laws heats up, suggesting it could be a top issue for lawmakers next year. * Zach Williams from City & State and Marina Villeneuve from the Associated Press join us to talk about that and the other news of the week. * Senate Elections Chair Zellnor Myrie has released a report on New York's elections and voting systems, including problems and solutions. We'll discuss. * At least 14 people have died this year, some by suicide, at Rikers Island, New York City's jail complex. Former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, who heads a commission on solutions for Rikers, joins us with a plan to ease the crisis.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: * - Hundreds of pages of transcripts were released this week from the Attorney General's investigation into the multiple claims of sexual harassment made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo this year. * - Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers join us to break down the highlights of those transcripts. * - State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli join us to discuss the state's finances, access to broadband, and next year's elections. * - The debate over qualified immunity for police officers heats up in New York. Darrell Camp has the details.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * Election Day was full of surprises, mostly for Democrats who didn't get the results they were hoping for. We'll discuss what happened, and what it could mean for next year's elections. * New York is in the middle drawing new district lines for seats in Congress and the state Legislature after last year's U.S. Census. We'll get an update on where things stand with David Imamura, chair of the Independent Redistricting Commission. * A cryptocurrency mining facility near Ithaca is causing concerns from residents over its impact on the climate. We'll tell you why with Assemblymember Anna Kelles, a Democrats who represents the area.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: * New York's child care industry is facing unique challenges coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, with providers closing, and parents struggling to afford the service. But the industry has been in trouble for years, with some now calling for change. We'll take you there. * Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing a misdemeanor sex crime charge over his alleged groping of a former aide. We'll have details. * Tuesday is Election Day, and five changes to the New York State Constitution will be on the ballot. We'll go over what each one means with NYPIRG's Blair Horner. * Learn more: nynow.org
On this week's edition of New York NOW: -New York Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs is under fire for comments about the Buffalo mayoral race
-Rita Glavin, the attorney for former governor Andrew Cuomo, is continuing to defend him against sexual harassment allegations
-David Lombardo from Capitol Pressroom joins to talk about those stories
-Kaelan Castetter from Cannabis Group gives us an update on the state's recreational marijuana program
-The Future of Work when it comes to workforce development, likely involves some form of education. We'll take a look at what that means
-Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joins to talk about cell service coverage in Upstate New York
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * New York's farms are at a crossroads as New York considers lowering the amount of hours needed for farmworkers to earn overtime. We have an in-depth look at the issue, which could have major consequences for the state's food and agriculture industry. * Another legal setback for Gov. Kathy Hochul's vaccine mandate for health care workers, and an apology for families of nursing home residents. * Mike Gormley from Newsday and Anna Gronewold from POLITICO NY join us to discuss the week's news out of the state capitol. * State lawmakers are considering legislation to curb court costs, which can land people in legal limbo. Darrell Camp has details.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * Gov. Kathy Hochul's self-imposed 45-day transition period is now over. We'll look at what she's done — and what's ahead. * Jimmy Vielkind from the Wall Street Journal and Marina Villeneuve from the Associated Press join us on that and more. * New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joins us to discuss his potential bid for governor in next year's election, challenging Hochul for the ticket. * Thousands of New Yorkers still live without access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet, or broadband, and there are ideas to fix that problem. Darrell Camp has that story.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: * - New York's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers begins. We'll tell you how it's going. * - Another Democrat is taking steps toward a run for governor, and a third could be close behind. We'll explain. * - SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras joins us with an update on the state's system of public colleges and universities, and how he wants to see it grow. * - Fred Kowal from United University Professions, the union that represents SUNY workers, has an update on how they're handling the vaccine mandate, and why that issue is tied to funding from the state. * - The Excluded Workers Fund, which provides COVID-19 relief for undocumented people, isn't working for everyone. * - Massarah Mikati from the Times Union and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers join us for this week's panel.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: * State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker, who led the agency through the pandemic, has submitted his resignation. * Gov. Kathy Hochul spends Climate Week rolling out new initiatives from the state. * Marie French from POLITICO NY and Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post join us to discuss those topics and more. * The school year starteda few weeks ago, and COVID-19 is still running the show. Darrell Camp has that story. * New York needs more affordable housing, but there's no easy fix. Jolie Milstein from the New York State Association for Affordable Housing joins us to break it down. * And lawmakers take a closer look at the state's voting and election laws.
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We explore how Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers could bolster the state's public ethics laws, and the agency that enforces them.
We have the first set of proposed maps for redrawing New York's congressional and legislative districts.
Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg and our own Darrell Camp join us to discuss that and more.
Sen. Jeremy Cooney, chair of the Cities 2 Committee, talks about how the state could help New York's small and midsize cities.
Elias Farah from the Sexual Harassment Working Group and Michael Polenberg from Safe Horizon tell us how New York could strengthen the state's sexual harassment and victim justice laws.
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Several New Yorkers have died after flooding downstate from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Now, Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to prepare for the next storm.
Lawmakers made a special trip back to Albany this week to act on evictions, New York's marijuana legalization roll-out, and more. We'll have details.
Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg News, and Ryan Tarinelli from the New York Law Journal join to discuss the news of the week.
International Overdose Awareness Day was this week. Sen. Pete Harckam, the chair of the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance abuse joins to discuss the opioid crisis.
President Biden set Aug. 31 as the deadline for the U.S. military to leave Afghanistan, but his plan wasn't without its critics. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the presumptive GOP nominee for governor, shares his thoughts as an Iraq veteran.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Kathy Hochul is sworn into office as the 57th governor of the state of New York and the first woman to serve in the role — and she's picked a lieutenant governor.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo leaves office, but it doesn't look like he's going quietly.
Zach Williams from City & State and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers are here to discuss that and the other news of the week.
New York's eviction moratorium is about to expire, and with action from the state, stakeholders are warning of a major homelessness crisis.
Former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who now heads WIN, a homelessness services provider, joins us to discuss what she thinks should happen, and what's next.
And the Delta variant continues to spread around New York. Darrell Camp talks to an infectious disease expert.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul will take office next week. What are we expecting out of her first days in office?
At the same time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is entering his final days in office. What's next for him?
Anna Gronewold from POLITICO and Yancey Roy from Newsday join us to discuss.
The state Legislature is considering a bill that would make it harder for landlords to evict their tenants. Darrell Camp reports.
And later: After a handful of states began approving laws that appeared to limit access to voting, Congress is considering federal election reform that could make it easier to make it to the ballot box. Rosemary Rivera from Citizen Action of New York shares her perspective.
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On this week’s edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned, making Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul the soon-to-be 57th governor of New York state, and the first woman to serve in the role.
We'll discuss how we got here, and what could be coming next, including if the Legislature will go through with impeachment against Cuomo with him leaving office.
Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay joins us to discuss the future of impeachment, and how Hochul may interact with the Legislature
Plus, who is Kathy Hochul? We'll have a look at her life and career, and what led her to this moment
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Claims of sexual harassment made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo are found to be credible by independent investigators with the New York Attorney General's Office.
Senate Majority LeaderAndrea Stewart-Cousins joins us with her reaction, and what's next for Cuomo if he doesn't resign.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post, and our own Darrell Camp are here with analysis on what this means for Cuomo, and how it could all play out.
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On this week’s edition of New York NOW: As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in New York amid the Delta variant, Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes a new push for the vaccine.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and our own Darrell Camp join us to discuss that and the news of the week.
State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs joins us to discuss the party's strategy in next year's elections, including the race for governor.
And Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NY-13, and Eddie Taveras from FWD.US break down the possibility of immigration reform in Congress, including a potential pathway to citizenship.
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On this week’s edition of New York NOW: Dual probes into Gov. Cuomo from the Assembly and the Attorney General's Office continue, but the administration's strategy shifts. We'll tell you more.
Jimmy Vielkind from the Wall Street Journal and Josh Solomon from the Times Union join us with analysis on that and other news from the week.
Lawmakers want to expand access to electric vehicles in New York to help meet the state's climate goals, but that's easier said than done. Darrell Camp has details.
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, local governments in New York scrambled to provide services to their communities, and it wasn't easy. Now, they've written it all down for history.
"Our Darkest Hours: New York County Leadership & the COVID Pandemic" is a new collection of experiences during the pandemic, and all proceeds from the book will benefit food pantries across the state.
We take you back to the front lines of COVID-19 with Stephen Acquario from the New York State Association of Counties and Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, who's also president of the County Executives of America.
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On this week’s edition of New York NOW: New York is notorious for its spotty record on public ethics, and lawmakers want to take new steps toward reform. We'll have details.
Rep. Lee Zeldin, the presumptive Republican nominee for governor in next year's election, stops by with an update on his campaign, and his strategy to win.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a new partnership with likely next New York City Mayor Eric Adams, focused on crime.
Ryan Tarinelli from the New York Law Journal and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers join us for this week's panel on the news of the week.
And payments have started for the enhanced Child Tax Credit, part of the American Rescue Plan. Darrell Camp has more.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveils a plan to curb gun crime in New York, as shootings continue to climb. We'll have details and analysis.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network join us for this week's panel.
Andrew Giuliani, a Republican candidate for governor and the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, joins us to discuss his campaign.
And the Adult Survivors Act, legislation to create new legal options for victims of adult sex crimes, passed the State Senate unanimously, but didn't get a vote in the Assembly this year. Darrell Camp explains what happened, and what's ahead.
On this week’s edition of New York NOW: A new step in Cuomo impeachment probe, as the Assembly Judiciary Committee announces subpoenas as part of the inquiry.
We'll have details and POLITICO's Bill Mahoney joins us with analysis on that and the news of the week.
Restaurants continue to struggle as the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, and last week they lost a major lifeline when alcohol-to-go ended with 24 hours notice. We'll take a deep dive into the issue.
State Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy joins us to discuss his party's strategy heading into next year's elections, including the selection of Rep. Lee Zeldin as the party's presumptive nominee for governor.
And Darrell Camp tells us what happened when Republican leaders from across the state met in Albany this week.
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On this week’s edition of New York NOW: Tuesday was Primary Day, and the sitting mayors were defeated in Buffalo and Rochester. Additionally, New York City used a system called “ranked-choice” to vote.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post sits down with us to talk about those stories.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s two nominees for the Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, were confirmed earlier this month, but not without some pushback. Vin Bonventre from Albany Law School joins us to talk about expectations.
And the New York Health Act, which would overhaul healthcare in the state, didn’t pass during this legislative session, but proponents aren’t giving up.
Brooklyn Senator Jabari Brisport and Elisabeth Benjamin from the Community Service Society of New York join to discuss the issue moving forward.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York has reached a high-enough vaccination rate among adults to lift most COVID-19 restrictions.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio joins us with the latest news and analysis.
Primary elections in New York will be held on Tuesday, June 22, and the most consequential race in the state is that of New York City mayor, who usually holds a lot of clout in Albany.
We'll preview the primary and tell you about the top contenders for New York City mayor with Josefa Velasquez from THE CITY and Jenna Flanagan from WNET's Metrofocus.
And this is the first year New York will formally celebrate the holiday of Juneteenth, but it's been around a while. What is it, and how should it be celebrated? We'll have that story.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Lawmakers wrap up this year's legislative session with a number of policy items, from parole reform to new gun laws. We'll have details.
Plus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nominees to New York's highest court are confirmed.
Our own Darrell Camp and Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio join us with everything you need to know about the end of session, and more.
And it's been 10 years since New York legalized same-sex marriage. At the time, New York was the largest state to do so.
Assemblymember Danny O'Donnell, D-Manhattan led the charge, and has continued to push LGBTQ legislation. He joins us.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Lawmakers are scheduled to leave Albany for the year after June 10. What's going to happen in the final days of this year's legislative session? We'll take a look.
Our own Darrell Camp and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers have a preview of top issues to come in the next few days, and the news of the week.
The New York Health Act would set up a single-payer health care system in New York, but business groups say it would be bad for the state's bottom line.
Lev Ginsburg from the New York State Business Council and Edward Farrell from the Retired Public Employees Association join us to discuss.
And lawmakers in New York are considering adopting a Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which could curb carbon emissions. Julie Tighe from the New York League of Conservation Voters is with us to explain.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced two nominees to fill vacancies on the state’s highest court: the Court of Appeals. We'll have details.
Zach Williams from City & State Magazine, and David Lombardo from Capitol Pressroom join us for analysis on the news of the week, including what's ahead for the rest of this year's legislative session.
Assemblymember Pat Fahy, D-Albany, is co-sponsoring a bill aimed at making it easier for gun manufacturers to be sued if their products are used in crimes. That comes as many areas of the state, including her district, have seen an increase in gun violence.
Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, D-Brooklyn, is proposing a bill that would limit the enforcement of technical violations of parole. That’s aimed at minimizing recidivism in certain communities.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: We learned more this week in a few of the controversies surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo. We'll have details.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post and Ryan Taranelli from the New York Law Journal are here with analysis on the news of the week, including what's ahead for the rest of this year's legislative session.
Rob Astorino, former Westchester County Executive, is running for governor. He ran in 2014, but wants a rematch against Cuomo. He makes his case in a field that could become crowded in the coming weeks.
Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing a bill called Clean Slate, which would clear someone's criminal history after they've served their sentence, including parole. We'll tell you more about the bill, and what people are saying about it.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York hits new COVID-19 milestones on vaccines and hospitalizations, and Gov. Cuomo comes under fire for comments on sexual harassment.
Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network and our reporter Darrell Camp are in studio with an update.
The New York Court of Appeals, the state equivalent of SCOTUS, will have three vacancies for Cuomo to fill this year. Vin Bonventre from Albany Law School has details and analysis.
And only one other governor in New York state history has ever faced impeachment. We explore the story of William Sulzer, and compare it to today, with Jack O'Donnell, author of "Bitten By the Tiger," and a political analyst with O'Donnell & Associates.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York is slated for a 'major reopening' later this month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this week. We'll have details.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Marina Villeneuve from the Associated Press join us to discuss the news of the week, including a power struggle involving North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Senate Mental Health Chair Samra Brouk, D-Rochester, explains a new mental health crisis line that would act like 911, but for mental health emergencies, and parts of the state budget on mental health.
And the Ezra Prentice Homes in Albany have long been plagued by environmental pollution. Residents, who are mostly people of color, are weighing their options as the state decides how to move forward. Darrell Camp reports.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York didn't make the cut. After last year's census, we'll lose a seat in Congress by a razor-thin margin.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro ran for governor in 2018, and could take another shot at the spot next year. He joins us to discuss that, and the role counties have played during COVID.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo held his first in-person press events of the year this week. We'll speak with Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers.
And environmental advocates want the Legislature to move on new climate legislation this year. NYPIRG's Liz Moran has details, and our reporter Darrell Camp tells us why Republicans say they oppose the idea.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: Next year's race for governor has officially begun, with Republicans gathering to discuss a potential nominee. We spoke with a few of them.
The state Legislature could consider a series of new public ethics laws this year, and there's an update in the impeachment probe into Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The future of public education in New York looks bright for educators with historic investments from the state. But, problems still remain.
We speak with Andy Pallotta, president of New York State United Teachers, or NYSUT, and Fred Kowal, president of United University Professions, or UUP.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: State lawmakers could consider a series of issues before they leave Albany for the year in June. We'll preview a few of them.
State Sen. Liz Krueger, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, chats about the recently passed state budget, and how she thinks lawmakers should overhaul JCOPE, the state's ethics agency, and boost enforcement in New York.
Jimmy Vielkind from the Wall Street Journal joins us with analysis on the latest in Albany.
And what do dairy farmers in New York have to do with natural gas? We'll tell you.
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New York has a new $212 billion state budget — the largest in state history. And there's a lot in it.
We have an in-depth look of some of the major items in this year's state budget, like tax hikes, relief for tenants, and the legalization of mobile sports betting.
Then, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli joins us to discuss the new budget, where the state's finances are headed, and how his office plays a role.
Plus, Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Bill Mahoney from POLITICO has an analysis of the budget and more.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: We have an in-depth look at New York's new marijuana legalization law, including what has to happen for retail sales to start, how it changes the state's medical program, and why some already want changes.
Then, Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes led negotiations on legalization. She joins us to discuss the new law, if she's happy with how it turned out, and what's ahead for the conversation on marijuana in New York.
And later, we'll have the latest on the state budget, and an update on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's evolving controversies with Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: The state budget is due at the end of March. We have the latest on where negotiations stand, and an update on marijuana legalization in New York.
Zach Williams from City & State NY and Marie French from POLITICO NY join us with the latest news and analysis.
Every local government in New York has until the end of the month to either approve a plan to change policing in their communities or lose state funding. Ava Ayers from the Government Law Center at Albany Law School has an update.
And local district attorneys in New York say the state's recent criminal justice reform laws have created a new need for more funding from the state. We'll explain with Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley, the president of the state DA's Association.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo finds support amid growing claims of misconduct and inappropriate behavior, including sexual harassment, and says again that he has no plans to step down.
Will Cuomo's controversies affect negotiations on the state budget, which is due at the end of March? We take a look.
Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg and Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio have details and analysis.
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, D-Queens, joins us with an update on negotiations around the state budget, and the Legislature's relationship with Cuomo.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo said again this week that he's not planning to resign amidst claims of sexual harassment and an investigation into his administration's handling of nursing homes.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post and Marina Villenueve from the Associated Press join us with the latest.
Republicans in the State Assembly are pushing Democrats to move forward with impeachment proceedings for Cuomo. We have more on that with Assemblymember Ed Ra, R-Nassau.
And the controversy over the Cuomo administration's handling of nursing homes continues. Senate Health Chair Gustavo Rivera, D-Bronx, has an update.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't resign following claims of sexual harassment, but the pressure is building for the three-term governor. Plus, lawmakers change is emergency pandemic powers.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Anna Gronewold from POLITICO New York join us with the latest.
We'll get analysis and perspective from State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, D-Westchester/Bronx, and Leah Hebert from the Sexual Harassment Working Group, a group of former legislative staffers who say they experienced harassment at work.
And it's been a year since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in New York. We'll take a look back at the past year.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing new allegations of sexual harassment, while still under fire over his administration's handling of COVID-19 data on nursing homes.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and David Lombardo from The Capitol Pressroom join us with the latest.
Then: Sen. Tom O'Mara is the top-ranking Republican on both the Senate Investigations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. He joins us to discuss the nursing homes controversy and the state budget.
And State Education Commission Dr. Betty A. Rosa shares her thoughts on Gov. Cuomo's budget proposal for New York's schools, how the virus has affected learning, and the search for digital equity.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing national criticism over his administration's handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes, and the data surrounding those facilities. Gov. Cuomo updates his proposal to legalize marijuana. And libraries provide essential services for communities, but they're facing cuts.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: The New York Post reports that the Cuomo administration had long-sought data on nursing homes for months, but didn't disclose it for political reasons. We discuss that and more with Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York. Then: Republicans in the state Legislature want Democrats to hold hearings on COVID-19 in nursing homes, and they're looking for more detailed data from the Cuomo administration. Sen. Jim Tedisco joins us to explain. And Democrats are considering changes to the state's parole system this year. They say it's stacked against people of color, and want to make access to parole easier. Assemblymember Carmen De La Rosa shares her perspective.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Lawmakers are continuing to put pressure on the Cuomo administration to release more data and information on the state's handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We'll have details and analysis with Jesse McKinley from the New York Times and Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post.
The NY HERO Act would require stronger workplace protections against airborne infectious diseases, like the coronavirus, in New York. Assemblymember Karines Reyes sponsors the bill and joins us to discuss that and the situation at nursing homes.
And funding cuts from the state could spell disaster for mental health, substance use, and other services provided by county officials. Kelly Hansen from the NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors explains.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York Attorney General Letitia James releases a scathing report on COVID-19 deaths at New York's nursing homes, saying the state is reporting an undercount.
And Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifts COVID-19 restrictions in several areas of the state, saying the data supports it, and the vaccine rollout continues.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Darrell Camp from TALK1300 are in studio with details and analysis this week.
Lawmakers kicked off public hearings on the state budget this week, including one focused on the state's environmental spending and priorities and another on education.
Julie Tighe from the New York League of Conservation Voters and Peter Iwanowicz from Environmental Advocates New York join us with details and analysis on what Cuomo's proposing, and how the state's fiscal crisis could play a role.
Schools in New York are having trouble planning their budgets, given the uncertainty in New York's finances. Bob Schneider from the New York State School Boards Association joins us with an update.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his plan for closing the state's $15 billion budget gap, and it comes as a pair of strategies.
Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg and Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network join us with details and analysis on Cuomo's budget plan.
Sen. Mike Martucci joins us to discuss how New York could be helping struggling small businesses, and other top issues facing the state Legislature.
Sen. Jabari Brisport is one of several Democrats who want New York to increase taxes, and other costs, for the wealthy in a bid to raise revenue for the state. He says Cuomo's wrong about the idea.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his 10th State of the State Address, which turned out to be four speeches over four days. We'll have details.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Jimmy Vielkind from the Wall Street Journal joins us with analysis of Cuomo's remarks and the news of the week.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins us with reaction to Cuomo's remarks, and an update on top issues facing the state Legislature this year.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: The state Legislature returns to Albany for the start of this year's legislative session. We'll have details and analysis.
Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay joins us with reaction to this week's events in Washington, D.C., his thoughts on the state's budget deficit, and more.
Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspaper Corp. and Anna Gronewold from POLITICO New York have the latest on the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and a preview of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address Monday.
Tom Stebbins from the Lawsuit Reform Alliance tells us why New York City is being labeled a "Judicial Hellhole" and provides analysis on the state's justice system.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: What's ahead for New York in 2021? The COVID-19 pandemic is still raging, and the state's budget deficit is expected to be the controlling factor of all decisions for the foreseeable future.
We're joined this week by two panels of the state's top political insiders:
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Steve Greenberg is the former press secretary for two assembly speakers and former State Comptroller Carl McCall. He now runs Greenberg Public Relations.
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Bob Bellafiore was the first press secretary to Gov. George Pataki. He's a founder of Stanhope Partners.
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Liz Benjamin was the long-time host of Capital Tonight. She's now a managing director at Marathon Strategies.
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Morgan Hook is a managing director at SKDK. He previously did communications for SUNY and former Gov. David Paterson.
We'll also share some stories from people around the Capital Region as part of American Portrait on PBS. #NewYorkNOW #AmericanPortrait
On this week's edition of New York NOW: Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins us to discuss the state's budget deficit and priorities facing Democrats in the Senate heading into next year's legislative session.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says state lawmakers in New York are considering a return to Albany in the next two weeks to enact new taxes on the rich.
Amanda Fries from the Albany Times Union and Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post joins us to discuss that and new allegations of sexual harassment made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Plus, the state's opioid epidemic has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll tell you how lawmakers and advocates want the state to respond.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: marijuana could be legalized next year in New York and the chances of that happening are higher than ever. We take a deep dive into the debate on the issue and speak with they key players.
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joins us to discuss his party's strategy for making their voice heard in the minority next year, and shares his thoughts on what happened in this year's elections.
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli rolled out a new plan to transition the state's massive public pension fund to a net zero carbon strategy by 2040 - the most ambitious plan in the country. POLITICO's Marie French has details.
And the COVID-19 vaccine is coming to New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is ready.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York will receive its first round of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks while the state continues to experience a rise in the virus.
Casey Seiler from the Albany Times Union hosts this week's edition. He's joined by Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network.
We'll discuss the latest COVID-19 trends in the state, New York's plans for distributing a vaccine, and the rest of the week's news.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo is predicting a surge of COVID-19 after the Thanksgiving holiday. We'll discuss the latest numbers and what they mean with Anna Gronewold from POLITICO New York.
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, D-Queens, joins us to talk about what's ahead for next year's legislative session after Democrats retained control over the entire state Legislature in this year's elections.
New York has a $14 billion budget hole to fill, and some want to do it by taxing stock transactions. Fred Kowal from United University Professions joins us to discuss the Stock Transfer Tax.
And is there an appetite for lawmakers who seek to find common ground with others? Erik Olsen from the Common Ground Committee has the answer.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York is experiencing a new wave of COVID-19, and new restrictions are now in effect.
We'll discuss this latest stage of the pandemic and the results of this year's elections in New York with Jimmy Vielkind from the Wall Street Journal and Marina Villeneuve from the Associated Press.
This year's elections have some calling for changes to local boards of elections. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone gives us his pitch, and chats about party control over the state's judiciary.
Plus, it's been more than two months since schools reopened in New York, both in-person and virtually. We'll check in on how it's going, and what the long-term impact could look like.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: We'll unpack this week's election results in New York, where several close races remain undecided. The future of the state's Congressional delegation and the State Senate hang in the balance.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York join us with the latest updates and analysis on what happened at the polls Tuesday, and what that means for next year in New York.
Political analysts Steve Greenberg and Bob Bellafiore are with us to break down how each major party performed at the polls, what worked, and what didn't.
Plus,we were out at the polls Tuesday to ask voters what was on their mind when they cast their ballot. We'll show you what they said.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: We'll get a preview of what to watch on Election Day from Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Joe Spector from the USA Today Network.
Then, the future of minor parties in New York hangs in the balance in this year's elections. Parties will now have to get more than double the votes they had to before to automatically qualify for the ballot in the next election cycle.
Conservative Party Chair Gerard Kassar says he's not worried about his party meeting the new threshold, partly because of new energy for the party from President Donald Trump.
But The Working Families Party could have a tougher time meeting the new requirement. Sochie Nnaemeka from the state Working Families Party joins us to discuss the party's future and what they're doing to turn out the vote.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis this year renewed discussions on how police and communities of color interact, including here in New York.
This week, we'll bring you a preview of a special conversation between people in power and people in the community on where things stand and how things could change.
It's called The Time for Reckoning. It's a special project produced by WMHT in partnership with the Albany Times Union, the Center for Law and Justice, the New York State Writers Institute, and All of Us.
Join us this week for part of the program, and then catch the whole symposium next week on WMHT or stream it online.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo is out with a new book. Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post joins us with details and analysis.
New York's bars and restaurants are struggling to keep afloat as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Melissa Fleischut from the New York State Restaurant Association and Scott Wexler from the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association join us to explain.
New York State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs joins us to talk about how Democrats are trying to reach voters this year, and where they're focusing their efforts.
And the race for the 46th State Senate District is one of the most closely watched in New York politics this year. We'll introduce you to Michelle Hinchey, the Democrat in the race. We've reached out to the Republican candidate for an interview as well.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces a new plan to address the state's COVID-19 clusters. Jesse McKinley from The New York Times joins us to discuss.
Gov. David Paterson is out with a new book about his time in office and his experience as a black, blind man in America. He gives us a sneak peak of the book and chats about some of the state's top issues, like New York's $14 billion budget deficit.
And voting is confusing this year, but also easier than ever. Jennifer Wilson from the League of Women Voters shows us step-by-step what to expect when voting with an absentee ballot, and speaks with Karen DeWitt about this year's elections process.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: A handful of COVID-19 clusters have popped up in New York. We'll discuss where they are, and what the state's doing to keep them from growing.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York are in studio to discuss that and the news of the week.
New SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras joins us to discuss how the statewide university system is responding to COVID-19, and the broader impact the pandemic's had on those institutions.
And President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. We'll have an analysis of the pick, including details on her record and background, with Vincent Bonventre, a professor from Albany Law School and prolific court watcher.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York is projecting a budget deficit of $14 billion through next April, and $30 billion over the next two years. And that's not counting the fiscal crises in New York City and the state's other local governments.
First, we'll tell you about a series of proposals to bridge the state's budget gap, including new taxes and why some want to avoid them. That story features voices from both sides of the aisle, and analysts weigh in on their proposals.
Then, New York's counties and local governments are also struggling with their finances, and they were already having trouble before the COVID-19 crisis. Stephen Acquario from the New York State Association of Counties and Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, who leads the New York County Executives Association, have details.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Civil unrest continues in Rochester over the death of Daniel Prude. Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network has been following the situation closely and joins us with details and analysis.
New York's opioid crisis hit a rebound during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a spike in the number of overdose deaths. Senate Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Chair Pete Harckham joins us to discuss that, and a few top issues in his upcoming election.
Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who ran for governor in 2014, is challenging Harckham for his seat in the Senate. We'll discuss his message to voters.
And rebuilding New York's economy is going to take a strong workforce. That's going to cost money, but supporters say it would be well worth the investment. Melinda Mack from NYATEP, a statewide workforce development group, explains.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Many of the state's schools welcome students back for the first time since March. Others stay remote. Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, the top-ranking Republican on the Assembly Education Committee, joins us to discuss the start of the school year.
Colleges and universities have been open now for a few weeks. We'll check in on what's happening at the state's private and independent colleges with Mary Beth Labate from the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities.
Civil unrest continues in Rochester over the death of Daniel Prude, and Cuomo continues to warn of the state's budget crisis. Jimmy Vielkind from the Wall Street Jounal and Amanda Fries from the Albany Times Union are in studio with analysis.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: State Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy joins us to discuss his party's strategy for winning key swing districts this year, including some that could win them control of the State Senate.
More than 300 cases of COVID-19 are diagnosed at a SUNY school in upstate New York, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo rails against President Trump over proposed funding cuts. Marina Villeneuve from the Associated Press is here to discuss.
Zohran Mamdani is one of a handful of democratic socialists who will join the state Legislature next year. He joins us to talk about his plans for when he takes office in January.
And it's the start of the month, so the rent is due. Democrats want to 'cancel rent' but some say that could do more harm that good. Vito Signorile from the Rent Stabilization Association explains their perspective.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Republicans rally behind President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo rails against the CDC.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Joseph Spector from the USA Today Network join us in studio to discuss that and more.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul joins Karen to discuss New York's impending child care crisis as parents head back to work, and kids head back to school. Plus, her thoughts on this year's elections.
And schools will reopen in New York in the coming weeks, but are they ready? We'll speak with Kyle Belokopitsky from the NYS PTA.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at the Democratic National Convention and announces a new book, while lawmakers push for a new probe into COVID-19 and nursing homes. Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post joins us to discuss.
Jamaal Bowman sent shockwaves through the Democratic party when he defeated three-decade Rep. Eliot Engel in a primary this year. He joins us to discuss his win, the future of the party, and more.
Assemblyman Edward Ra, R-Nassau, is the top tanking Republican involved in budget negotiations in the Assembly. He's with us to talk about New York's fiscal crisis, and what the state can do.
And more than a third of households in New York still haven't filled out this year's census. Jeff Behler, the New York regional director of the U.S. Census Bureau, has analysis.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: the state Legislature continues its series of hearings on the state's handling of COVID-19.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio joins us to discuss this week's hearings on nursing homes and the state's election, and more.
Sen. Sue Serino, the top-ranking Republican on the Senate Aging Committee, joins us to discuss the pair of hearings on nursing homes, and what she wants to see done moving forward.
Andy Pallotta, president of New York State United Teachers, or NYSUT, joins us to talk about the state's decision to reopen schools in a few weeks, how teachers are preparing, and what questions remain.
And a national conversation about the removal of controversial historical monuments arrives in the capital of New York. Nicole Van Slyke tells the story of the statue of Philip Schuyler, now to be removed from in front of Albany City Hall.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York Attorney General Letitia James files a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association. We'll have details with Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network.
Sen. Luis Sepulveda, D-Bronx, joins us to discuss the handling of COVID-19 in the state's prison system, and legislation he sponsored to limit legal protections for health care facilities.
SUNY campuses and universities are bringing students back to campus this month. Fred Kowal from United University Professions says more needs to be done to protect students and staff from the virus.
Eddie Taveras, New York immigration director at FWD.US, speaks with us about the immigrant experience during COVID-19, and the status of the census count.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: the state Legislature begins its hearing on the state's handling of the COVID-19 crisis, while Gov. Cuomo renews his fight against Congress for more funding.
Next week, lawmakers will hold a hearing on the state's handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. Senate Health Chair Gustavo Rivera joins us to preview the event.
Lawmakers will also hold a hearing on how the virus impacted this year's primary elections. They also passed a series of voting reforms last week. Senate Elections Chair Zellnor Myrie has details.
An internationally recognized event in Binghamton was canceled this year, causing a significant economic loss to the city. But the festival's founders are producing a back-up plan that's never been done.
Plus, Jesse McKinley from the New York Times joins us with this week's news.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: the state Legislature was back in Albany for a rare July session, while Gov. Andrew Cuomo took a trip to Georgia.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins Karen DeWitt to recap the week, and discuss what’s ahead for state lawmakers, including hearings on the COVID-19 crisis.
It was only 100 years ago that women won the right to vote in the U.S., and a lot has happened since. We'll have the last part of a three-part series on women's suffrage in New York.
Plus, the state’s canal system is open for the summer and partnering with local businesses across upstate New York to offer free, safe day trip activities. We’ll have details.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Education Department release guidance to reopen schools in the fall. We'll discuss.
Jasmine Gripper from the Alliance for Quality Education shares her perspective on how schools can safely reopen in the fall, while providing students with a good education.
The Legislature is planning a return to Albany. Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post and Josefa Velasquez from THE CITY join us to talk about that, criticism of the state's handling of nursing homes, and more.
It was only 100 years ago that women won the right to vote in the U.S., and a lot has happened since. We'll have the second part of a three-part series on women's suffrage.
Plus, a look at community health in the context of COVID-19.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York state is out with a new report on what happened in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll discuss.
New Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt joins us to discuss his plans for the new role, and the future of the Republican party.
It was only 100 years ago that women won the right to vote in the U.S., and a lot happened in New York leading up to that moment. We'll have the first part of a three-part series on women's suffrage.
And Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio breaks down the news of the week. Plus, a look at paid sick leave in the context of COVID-19.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: Experts are warning of a national mental health crisis in the wake of COVID-19, particularly in New York, where the disease has outpaced other states.
Is New York ready to address a widespread demand in mental health services? Stakeholders say no.
We'll speak with Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, the chair of the Assembly Mental Health Committee, and Glenn Liebman from the Mental Health Association in New York State about where the state stands, and what's expected in the coming months.
Andrea Smyth from the New York State Coalition for Children's Behavioral Health talks about how this is all affecting children, and how cuts from the state could affect mental health services for kids — both in schools and in the community.
And Amanda Fries from the Albany Times Union breaks down the news of the week.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: June is Pride Month. The LGBTQIA community has celebrated some major victories in New York over the last decade, but they say there's still more to do.
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, New York's only openly gay federal lawmaker, explains what's happened at the federal level for LGBTQIA individuals, and what he'd like to see done, including the Equality Act.
State Sen. Brad Hoylman, the only openly gay member of the State Senate, talks about what he would like to see changed at the state level for LGBTQIA people living in New York.
Kiara St. James, executive director of the New York Transgender Advocacy Group, shares her perspective on issues that directly affect transgender people of color, a community often left behind.
And Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio breaks down the news of the week.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: About a quarter of the state's more than 24,000 deaths from COVID-19 have been linked to nursing homes and everyone's looking for someone to blame.
Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay is calling for an independent investigation into what happened at nursing homes, including the state's handling of those facilities.
Stephen Hanse from the New York State Health Facilities Association, a group that represents nursing homes, offers his perspective on how the disease spread in those facilities.
Counties are running out of options without funding from the federal government, and some are preparing for tough choices in the year ahead. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone joins us to discuss.
And Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio breaks down the news of the week.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: The state Legislature returns to Albany to approve a package of police reform bills in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We'll have details.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, joins us to discuss the long-sought legislation and provide an update on the state's finances amid the COVID-19 crisis.
State Sen. Fred Akshar, R-Broome, is one of a handful of state lawmakers who served as a member of law enforcement before his election. He joins us with his perspective.
State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, D-Bronx, chairs the Senate Codes Committee and sponsored legislation to provide public access to police disciplinary records. He'll explain the bill, and what's ahead.
And Darrell Camp from TALK 1300 breaks down the news of the week.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked protests in cities across New York state — and the country.
The state Legislature is now planning a trip back to Albany to pass a package of bills in response, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes the protests a feature of daily briefings.
Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, joins us to discuss the protests, and what lawmakers could do to ease tensions between police and communities of color.
Josefa Velasquez from THE CITY has details on what the Legislature could take up next week, and Massarah Mikati from the Times Union has perspective from inside the protests.
New York’s battle with COVID-19 continues, and that could impact the state’s environmental goals.
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, joins us with his perspective, and Jess Ottney Mahar from The Nature Conservancy speaks about the future of the $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW, the education system in New York state was turned upside down from the COVID-19 crisis, and it’s anyone’s guess when (or if) things will return to normal.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said he wants to “reimagine education,” and has tapped Bill Gates to head that effort.
State Sen. Shelley Mayer, D-Westchester, chairs the Senate Education Committee. She joins us with an update.
The state Board of Regents oversees the state’s schools. Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa joins us with her perspective.
The state Legislature made a surprise trip back to Albany to pass a package of COVID-related bills, while Cuomo met with Trump in Washington, D.C. We’ll have details with Joseph Spector from the USA Today Network.
And Rachel Silberstein from the Albany Times Union speaks with an internationally recognized education expert.
On this week's edition of New York NOW, New York state is facing economic devastation not seen since the Great Depression. That's what State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a new report. He joins us to explain.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says local governments, schools, and hospitals can expect major cuts in the coming weeks without help from the federal government. But we don't know if that help is coming.
E.J. McMahon from the Empire Center for Public Policy joins us with analysis of the state's finances, and Cuomo's strategy to avoid a projected $61 billion budget deficit.
Casey Seiler from the Times Union is back. He joins us to talk about how the COVID-19 crisis has affected Albany's bottom line.
And Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Law breaks down the news of the week, including new questions about nursing homes.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW, how has COVID-19 affected access to justice in New York? We'll have answers on this week's show.
Crime was down in every county of the state in March and April, but was that just because people stayed home? Albany County DA David Soares, Orange County DA David Hoovler, Erie County DA John Flynn, and Washington County Sheriff Jeff Murphy join with their perspective.
A flood of lawsuits could be born from the COVID-19 pandemic, and some need legal help now. The New York State Bar Association's Hank Greenberg joins with his perspective.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature have placed new limits on COVID-related lawsuits in certain instances, but some want them to go further. Tom Stebbins from the Lawsuit Reform Alliance explains.
And Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network breaks down the rest.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says each region of the state will have to meet a new set of standards to start reopening its economy. We'll have details, and reaction.
Counties are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they'll be integral in the state's continued response to the disease. But they're also facing some tough challenges along the way.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro joins us to talk about what counties need right now, and how residents could be impacted without help from the federal government.
Some businesses could reopen in a matter of days, but it'll be a long road for others. Heather Briccetti from The Business Council of New York State explains what the future holds for businesses in New York.
And two neighborhoods in Queens have had very different experiences with COVID-19. Reporter Josefa Velasquez from THE CITY has that story, and more on the news of the week.
On this week's edition of New York NOW, Gov. Andrew Cuomo goes after U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on federal COVID-19 funding, warning that spending cuts are coming without it.
And if you like food, this episode's for you.
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, D-Broome, chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee. She joins us to talk about how farmers are coping through COVID-19, and what can be done to help sustain the state's agriculture industry.
Some farms have been able to adapt to the crisis. We check in with Edible Uprising Farm in Rensselaer County about how they've changed their way of doing business during the pandemic.
The New York Farm Bureau says farmers are struggling, even with help from the state and local government. President David Fisher, a dairy farmer from St. Lawrence County, talks to us about milk dumping, the meat supply, and more.
And Karen DeWitt joins us with the news of the week.
State Sen. Patrick Gallivan discusses New York healthcare network readiness. Amanda Fries from the Albany Times Union joins us with reporting and analysis on COVID-19 testing disparities in areas of upstate New York. Small businesses received a new lifeline this week from the federal government. Greg Biryla from the Federation of Independent Business breaks that down.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over and announces a long-term strategy for the regional economy.
Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact New York's schools.
Also, terminally ill patients in New York may soon be able to end their own life with medication prescribed by a doctor.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post breaks down the news of the week.
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Gov. Cuomo says New York may be slowly approaching an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it's anyone's guess when that is. Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris discusses last week's budget deal. Was it everything lawmakers wanted? Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler talks bail reform changes included in the new state budget. Josefa Velasquez of THE CITY breaks down the weeks' news.
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Get the latest on COVID-19 in New York, and how this year's state budget is different from years past. Also, get a break down the final spending plan and what it means for you. Learn how colleges and universities are helping the state respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and what their loss means for the economy.
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