February 13, 2019: Opposition to single payer
The New York Health Act which would bring single payer healthcare to New York was reintroduced this week. A coalition known as Realities of Single Payer is working in opposition to the bill. We heard...
View ArticleFebruary 13, 2019: Bruce Gyory
Bruce Gyory, senior strategist at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and adjunct professor of political science at UAlbany, stopped by with his analysis of the latest from the Albany political sphere.
View ArticleFebruary 14, 2019: NYSUT’s Andy Pallotta
How will the 2.3-billion-dollar shortfall that the state is facing impact New York’s schools? We heard from the President of NYSUT, Andy Pallotta, on his priorities heading budget season.
View ArticleFebruary 14, 2019: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
After the longest government shutdown in American history, lawmakers in Washington are working to avoid a repeat. We got an update on the work to keep the government open and the Green New Deal from...
View ArticleFebruary 14, 2019: Hiring disabled New Yorkers
With over two million disabled New Yorkers, how does the Governor’s budget address the needs of the community? We discussed the issue with Maureen O’Brien, President and CEO of New York State...
View ArticleFebruary 14, 2019: PTA marijuana concerns
Kyle Belokopitsky, Executive Director of the New York State PTA, stopped by to share her concerns about the potential legalization of recreational marijuana.
View ArticleFebruary 15, 2019: W&L and Marie French
Who made this week’s Winners and Losers list? Zach Williams, reporter at City and State, revealed who made the list. Marie French, energy and environment reporter at Politico NY, analyzed the latest...
View ArticleFebruary 15, 2019: Amazon political reaction
Yesterday’s decision by Amazon to scrap their plans for an HQ2 in Long Island City sent a shock wave through the New York political sphere. Dr. Jeanne Zaino, Professor of Political Science at Iona...
View ArticleFebruary 15, 2019: Ken Lovett
After decades in journalism, the Albany Bureau Chief for the New York Daily News, Ken Lovett, is moving on to a new adventure. Lovett stopped by to take a look back at a journalism career that spans...
View ArticleFebruary 17, 2019: Capitol Pressroom
Guests Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan), chair of the Senate Finance Committee Dr. Jeanne Zaino, Professor of Political Science at Iona College Dr. Douglas Muzzio, Professor of Political Science at...
View ArticleFebruary 18, 2019: Best of: Sen. Rachel May
One of the most glaring infrastructure needs in Upstate New York is the Syracuse-area’s I-81. We spoke with freshman Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse) on what she sees as the best future for the corridor....
View ArticleFebruary 18, 2019: Best of: Sen. Brian Kavanagh
Today, the Legislature will take their biggest actions on gun control since 2013’s SAFE Act. We broke down the legislative docket with Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-Manhattan). (originally aired 1/29/19)
View ArticleFebruary 18, 2019: Best of: Mobile park housing issues
Residents of the Akron Mobile Home Park have been left on uneasy ground after the purchase of the park by a Florida investment firm. Today, we heard from two of the residents, Gail Travers, Trustee of...
View ArticleFebruary 19, 2019: Single payer concerns
Criticism around the New York Health Act is growing. Today, we heard from the President and CEO of the New York State Health Plan Association, Eric Linzer, on his organization’s opposition to the bill...
View ArticleFebruary 19, 2019: OnPoint for College
One of the smaller funding requests this session comes from an organization with roots in Syracuse. OnPoint for College is asking for $1 million dollars to help some of the poorest students in New York...
View ArticleFebruary 19, 2019: Best of: Bottle Bill
It’s been 35 years since the original bottle bill was passed in New York State. This year, the Governor is looking to expand the bottle bill. We heard from two people who played a major role in passing...
View ArticleFebruary 19, 2019: Best of: The Road to Recreational Marijuana
The Warren G. Anderson Breakfast series brings together legal experts to discuss the issues in the legislative session and the State. How does the path to legalized recreational marijuana look? We...
View ArticleFebruary 22, 2019: Best of: Donna Stelling-Gurnett
The Governor has proposed a number of changes to the state’s laws regulating the for-profit higher education system. We heard from Donna Stelling-Gurnett, President and CEO of the Association of...
View ArticleFebruary 22, 2019: Best of: For-profit college reform
In his budget proposal, Governor Cuomo has proposed a number of new regulations on for-profit colleges and universities. We took a deep dive into the issue with Yan Cao, Century Foundation fellow;...
View ArticleFebruary 22, 2019: Best of: PTA marijuana concerns
Kyle Belokopitsky, Executive Director of the New York State PTA, stopped by to share her concerns about the potential legalization of recreational marijuana. (originally aired 2/14)
View Article
