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”Empire State Political Pulse with Jim Brennan” is a compelling podcast hosted by the progressive, venerable former New York State Assemblyman, Jim Brennan (D-Brooklyn), whose distinguished career spans over three decades in the heart of New York politics. In this engaging series, Jim delves deep into the dynamic world of Empire State politics, offering a seasoned perspective on the latest political developments, key issues, and the ever-evolving landscape of New York’s political arena. Thro ...
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EP 04: Empire State Political Pulse with Jim Brennan - Congestion Pricing
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Recently, New York's Governor Hochul delayed implementing, at the very last minute, the much anticipated congestion pricing scheme for NYC, which would charge drivers to cross into Manhattan's Central Business District between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Why the sudden delay? What will happen no…
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EP 03: Empire State Political Pulse with Jim Brennan - The NY State Budget with a Focus on Housing
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Jim reviews the general pluses and minuses of the New York state budget (recently, the NYS House and Senate passed their own separate versions; the full legislature has yet to pass a final version) and also dives more deeply into the affordable housing crisis, especially as it relates to the budget and what's happening in Albany. His guests are Ass…
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EP 02: Empire State Political Pulse with Jim Brennan - Redistricting in NY
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Jim sits down with NYS Assemblymember Charles D. Lavine (D-13th District, Nassau County) and Jeffrey M. Wice, Adjunct Professor/Senior Fellow, NY Census & Redistricting Institute, NY Law School to discuss the NYS State Court of Appeals ruling that the State’s Congressional district maps set in 2022 must be redrawn yet again. How will this affect Co…
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EP 01: Empire State Political Pulse with Jim Brennan :The Migration Crisis
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Episode One: The Migration Crisis in New York Jim discusses the migration crisis in New York with guests: Rahul Jain, Deputy Comptroller for New York City Office of State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli; Will Watts, Deputy Executive Director for Advocacy, Coalition for the Homeless; and David Wilkins, Director of Immigration and LGBTQ/HIV Advocacy, Sta…
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