May 8, 2019: Bruce Gyory
Bruce Gyory, senior strategist at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and adjunct professor of political science at UAlbany, has been reading the latest political tea leaves and shared his insights.
View ArticleMay 10, 2019: Sen. Jen Metzger and Asm. Pat Fahy
A package of legislation known as “Green Wheels, Green Streets” aims to help New Yorkers choose environmentally friendly options like using cleaner cars. We discussed the legislation with Asm. Pat Fahy...
View ArticleMay 10, 2019: Sen. Rachel May
We discussed the latest from the Syracuse region and Albany with Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse)
View ArticleMay 10, 2019: Census undercount concerns
An undercount of New York’s residents in the upcoming census could spell trouble for New York’s federal representation and funding. Dr. Jim Malatras, President of the Rockefeller Institute for...
View ArticleMay 10, 2019: Sen. Bob Antonacci
We discussed the latest from the Syracuse region and Albany with Sen. Bob Antonacci (R-Syracuse)
View ArticleMay 13, 2019: Measles health facts
Sarah Duval, Epidemiology expert and Director of Quality Advocacy, Research, and Innovation at the Healthcare Association of New York State, and Loretta Willis, Vice President of HANYS Quality Division...
View ArticleMay 13, 2019: Vaccinations in the Jewish Community
Avrohom Weinstock, Chief of Staff and Associate Director of Education at Agudath Israel, shared his insights on why some communities are expressing their opposition to a required measles vaccine.
View ArticleMay 13, 2019: Assembly Health Chair Richard Gottfried
Asm. Richard Gottfried (D-Manhattan), chair of the Assembly Health Committee, weighed in on the latest surrounding legislation that would remove non-medical exemptions to required vaccinations.
View ArticleMay 13, 2019: The Attorney General’s intersection of law and politics
Andy Ayers, Assistant Professor and Director of the Government Law Center at Albany Law School, discussed the role of the Attorney General on the state and federal levels and the tricky intersection it...
View ArticleMay 14, 2019: Rent regulations
The legislature under Democratic control has been active in passing a number of long-held priorities. Now, the next big legislative task to accomplish is to renew rent regulations. Tenant activists are...
View ArticleMay 14, 2019: Medical Aid in Dying
As states expand the access to medical aid in dying, advocates are working to add New York State to the list. Corinne Carey, Campaign Director at Compassion and Choices NY, and Florrie Burke, activist...
View ArticleMay 14, 2019: NYCLU’s Donna Lieberman
Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties, stopped by the studio to outline her organization’s legislative priorities as the number of legislative days start to dwindle.
View ArticleMay 14, 2019: Anderson Breakfast: Rural Renewal
The final Anderson Breakfast Series from the Government Law Center at Albany Law School was held this morning focusing on renewing New York’s rural areas. We spoke with panelists, Christian Mercurio,...
View ArticleMay 15, 2019: Sen. Neil Breslin and Asm. Harvey Epstein
Rent regulations are shaping up to be the biggest legislative battle as the session begins to wind down. We discussed the latest on the discussion with two lawmakers, Sen. Neil Breslin (D-Albany),...
View ArticleMay 15, 2019: Erie Co. GOP Chair Nick Langworthy
People across the country are glued to their televisions as they watch the fight for power in the show Game of Thrones. Erie County Republican Committee Chair Nick Langworthy is hoping to be victorious...
View ArticleMay 15, 2019: David Cay Johnston
The conversation surrounding the President’s tax returns has heated up after the State Senate passed legislation that would allow Congress to request the state tax returns of certain individuals...
View ArticleMay 16, 2019: Sen. Tim Kennedy
The State Senate acted on a number of transportation related bills before they left Albany on Wednesday. Senate Transportation Committee Chair Sen. Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) explained how the new...
View ArticleMay 16, 2019: Rising Prescription Costs
With the rising cost of prescription drugs, the AARP rallied in Albany this week to call on the Cuomo administration and legislature to do more to protect New Yorker’s wallets. Beth Finkel, AARP New...
View ArticleMay 16, 2019: Gov. Paterson and Audioeye
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. To mark the occasion, we talked with former Governor David Paterson (D), who is serving as a consultant for Audioeye, and Carr Bettis, Executive Chairman of...
View ArticleMay 16, 2019: Stonewall/Women’s Rights Musical Performances
We previewed musical events marking the anniversaries of the Stonewall Riots and the adoption of the 19th amendment with David Alan Miller, Maestro of the Albany Symphony Orchestra.
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