June 5, 2020: Politico New York reporter breaks down leadership limbo at SUNY
The Capitol Pressroom · June 5, 2020: Politico New York reporter breaks down leadership limbo at SUNY SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson has announced that she is leaving New York’s public college and...
View ArticleJune 10, 2020: Lower drug prices could be just a click away
The Capitol Pressroom · June 10, 2020: Lower drug prices could be just a click away We got a primer on the prescription drug price program, GoodRx, from the organization’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Doug...
View ArticleJune 11, 2020: Health insurers propose rate hikes for 2021
The Capitol Pressroom · June 11, 2020: Health insurers propose rate hikes for 2021 Eric Linzer, President and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association, explained the premium rate requests for the...
View ArticleJune 11, 2020: Sen. Pat Gallivan skeptical of latest police reforms
The Capitol Pressroom · June 11, 2020: Sen. Pat Gallivan skeptical of latest police reforms The legislature returned to Albany this week to pass police reform measures in the wake of the killing of...
View ArticleJune 11, 2020: Adirondacks prepare for next bout with invasive species
The Capitol Pressroom · June 11, 2020: Adirondacks prepare for next bout with invasive species This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Gwendolyn Craig, environmental policy reporter for...
View ArticleJune 12, 2020: New York Now’s Dan Clark analyzes an historic week in Albany
The Capitol Pressroom · June 12, 2020: New York Now’s Dan Clark analyzes an historic week in Albany We kicked off Friday’s program with Dan Clark, Host and Producer of WMHT’s New York Now, for a...
View ArticleJune 12, 2020: Independent political parties sidelined by COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · June 12, 2020: Independent political parties sidelined by COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic put a wrench in the Upstate Jobs Party’s efforts for growth in the 2020 elections. We...
View ArticleJune 12, 2020: New York adopts Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act
The Capitol Pressroom · June 12, 2020: New York adopts Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act The legislature returned to Albany this week to pass a number of police reform measures in the wake of the killing...
View ArticleJune 12, 2020: Cuomo leaves his mark on agency regulating Adirondacks
The Capitol Pressroom · June 12, 2020: Cuomo leaves his mark on agency regulating Adirondacks Peter Bauer, Executive Director of Protect the Adirondacks, discussed the Governor’s appointments to the...
View ArticleJune 15, 2020: Albany DA race becomes proxy battle over NY’s criminal justice...
The Capitol Pressroom · June 15, 2020: Albany DA race becomes proxy battle over NY’s criminal justice laws June 23rd will be primary day for New Yorkers enrolled in a political party. One of the races...
View ArticleJune 16, 2020: Legislature tries to soften the economic fallout of Indian...
The Capitol Pressroom · June 16, 2020: Legislature tries to soften the economic fallout of Indian Point shutdown In April 2021, Indian Point nuclear power plant is set to shut off its remaining power...
View ArticleJune 16, 2020: Local road work hampered by delays in state aid
The Capitol Pressroom · June 16, 2020: Local road work hampered by delays in state aid The slow rollout of state money to local highway departments could have a negative impact on their ability to...
View ArticleJune 16, 2020: Brave new world for New York’s restaurants
The Capitol Pressroom · June 16, 2020: Brave new world for New York’s restaurants Phase 3 of the Governor’s reopening plan allows for restaurants to allow in-person dining. Melissa Fleischut, President...
View ArticleJune 16, 2020: Non-profit operations threatened by late payments from the state
The Capitol Pressroom · June 16, 2020: Non-profit operations threatened by late payments from the state As New York faces a budget gap due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state has delayed payments to...
View ArticleJune 17, 2020: Crowded field of Democrats vie for open Hudson Valley...
The Capitol Pressroom · June 17, 2020: Journal News reporter previews crowded NY17 Democratic primary Next week, New Yorkers enrolled in a political party will make their voices heard in nominating...
View ArticleJune 17, 2020: State workers begin commute back to the office
The Capitol Pressroom · June 17, 2020: State workers begin commute back to the office State workers are making their way back to their offices as New York continues through the reopening process....
View ArticleJune 17, 2020: Iraq war veteran calls for end to police militarization
The Capitol Pressroom · June 17, 2020: Iraq war veteran calls for end to police militarization The protests over the killing of George Floyd while in police custody have created a dialogue on the level...
View ArticleJune 17, 2020: Phil Boyle’s ideological journey from ‘lifeguard Republican’...
The Capitol Pressroom · June 17, 2020: Phil Boyle’s ideological journey from ‘lifeguard Republican’ to state senator Sen. Phil Boyle (R-East Islip) has co-sponsored legislation that would increase...
View ArticleJune 18, 2020: Investigation looks into the ‘saddest place in New York’
The Capitol Pressroom · June 18, 2020: Times Union reporter investigates broken family court system Chris Bragg, Investigative reporter at the Albany Times Union, shared his latest reporting on the...
View ArticleJune 18, 2020: New York prepares for record number of absentee votes
The Capitol Pressroom · June 18, 2020: New York prepares for record number of absentee votes We got a primer on the changes you’ll see as you vote this year from John Conklin, Director of Public...
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