On the Focus on Albany show I will be discussing issues affecting NYS residents and talk with the legislators involved in working on those issues
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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.
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Equal Rights Ballot Measure, SUNY Vision for New School Year
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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 Chanc…
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Harris-Trump Debate Highlights and 9/11: 23 Years Later
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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 …
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Governor Aide Arrested, Calls for Increased Emergency Contract Transparency, 2024 NYS State Fair
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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.…
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State Sen. James Skoufis, The Impact of Climate Change on the Hudson River
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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. Under newly-signed legislation, small craft manufacturers will be able to ship cider, spirts and meads directly to consumers…
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NY Leaders Endorse Kamala Harris, State to Close Some Prisons
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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 Correctio…
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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 …
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New York's Cannabis Industry is Struggling
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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 Cornwe…
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Biden Ends Re-Election Bid, VP Harris Begins Presidential Run
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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 …
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Trump Assassination Attempt, Congestion Pricing Pause Lawsuit, Regulating Pet Insurance in NYS
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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 …
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State Legislature Races, Social Media Child Privacy
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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. Explore More: nynow.org…
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Congressional Primaries, Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults
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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 Co…
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Inside SUNY’s Future with Chancellor John King, The Legacy of Karen DeWitt
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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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Congestion Pricing Update, MENA Data Bill, NY & Land
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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 …
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Expanding Renewable Energy, Impact of Court Rulings in NYS
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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 o…
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State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, Increased Worker Protections
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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 s…
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Fighting Housing and Food Insecurity in NY
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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 pa…
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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…
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Citizens Budget Commission, Electric School Buses
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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 Latest Edition of New York NOW: The state budget included savings to the Medicaid program as well as cuts to the Con…
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Final State Budget, Assembly Member Brian Cunningham
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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 Cente…
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Budget Progress, DEC Commissioner, Air Pollution
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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 u…
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Rare Look Behind the Scenes at NY Capitol
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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 …
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Republican Housing Proposal, NY Heat Act and Immigration Funding
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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 e…
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Budget Update, SUNY Chancellor and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani
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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, enrollm…
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Budget Talks, Human Services Advocacy, & Developmental Disability Awareness
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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 Development…
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NYS Approach to Women's Issues, Missing BIPOC women & Children, Expanded Doula Access
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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 Com…
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