New York’s future in the CBD business waits for state regulators
Aug. 27, 2020 – We got an update on the issues facing New York’s hemp industry from Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Asm. Donna Lupdardo (D-Binghamton).
View ArticleFmr. Gov. Paterson leads splintered coalition’s campaign against massive tax...
Aug. 27, 2020 – A new advocacy group has launched to advocate for policies to “strengthen New York’s economy.” Former Gov. David Paterson (D-NY) is one of the leaders of the new organization. We talked...
View ArticleThe life and times of inmate Sheldon Silver
Aug. 27, 2020 – For years, Sheldon Silver was one of the most powerful people in the State Capitol. Now, he is headed to prison. We chatted with Joe Spector, New York State Editor of the USA Today...
View ArticleState greenlights ambulance corps run by Jewish women for Jewish women
Aug. 28, 2020 – An obscure state panel has given the green light for an all-female first responder organization to operate in the Orthodox Jewish community. We heard from Leah Levine, Director of...
View ArticleSUNY faculty want robust COVID-19 testing as campuses reopen
Aug. 28, 2020 – Colleges are beginning to reopen for the upcoming academic year. Fred Kowal, President of UUP, shared his views on reopening and the incoming Chancellor of the SUNY system.
View ArticleLawmakers seek answers to utilities’ underwhelming Tropical Storm Isaias...
Aug. 28, 2020 – Tropical Storm Isaias walloped parts of the state with high winds and lots of rain. Asm. Amy Paulin (D-Scaresdale) discussed the recent hearings on the storm and how areas like hers are...
View ArticleNew York GOP chair celebrates party’s national spotlight
Aug. 28, 2020 – The Republican convention ended with fireworks over the National Mall and Donald Trump accepting his party’s nomination for reelection on Thursday. New York State Republican Party...
View ArticleCOVID-19 leaves a slew of workforce challenges in its wake
Aug. 31, 2020 – COVID-19 has created a wave of unemployment that has swept New York and the rest of country. As businesses reopen, we talked with Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens), chair of the Senate...
View ArticleCounties prepare to fight two-front war against the flu and COVID-19
Aug. 31, 2020 – The fight against COIVD-19 isn’t over and with flu season on the horizon, public health officials are preparing for the fall and winter. Daniel Stapleton, Niagara County Public Health...
View ArticleLawmakers look to preserve religious rights of New York’s inmates
Aug. 31, 2020 – Asm. David Weprin (D-Queens), chair of the Assembly Corrections Committee, discussed his legislation that would restore religious rights for people in the corrections system.
View ArticleNew report calls on state to address overuse of High Peaks region
Sept. 1, 2020 – The Adirondack Park’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years leading to detrimental impacts on the Park. William Janeway, Executive Director of the Adirondack Council, explained the...
View ArticleMovie theaters remain shuttered in New York as Cuomo refuses to budge
Sept. 1, 2020 – Movie theater operators are making a renewed push to reopen after months of being closed due to the pandemic. Joe Masher, Chief Operating Officer at Bowtie Cinemas, broke down the...
View ArticleIncreased recruitment effort for poll workers in advance of challenging...
Sept. 1, 2020 – This year’s elections will be like no other as the fight against COVID-19 continues on. We talked with Dustin Czarny, Democratic Elections Commissioner for Onondaga County, about...
View ArticleNew York invests in census outreach as count deadline looms
Sept. 1, 2020 – How are counties working to ensure a complete count in this decade’s census? We heard about Onondaga County’s efforts from Susan Boyle, Onondaga County Deputy Director of Community...
View ArticleUniversity at Buffalo jumpstarts campus discussion about race and racism
Sept. 2, 2020 – The recent killings of Black people by police officers and the subsequent protests have sparked conversations about race across the country. This week, the University at Buffalo’s...
View ArticleNY farmers make the case for holding the line on overtime benefits
Sept. 2, 2020 – A series of hearings have taken place to discuss the state’s overtime work threshold for farm workers. We heard from Kim Skellie, dairy farmer and New York Farm Bureau Board member, and...
View ArticleOfficial restroom access ID card will likely soon be accessible to New Yorkers
Sept. 2, 2020 – Legislation that has made its way through the legislature would create a new card to expand bathroom access for people living with inflammatory bowel diseases. Jake Johnson, State...
View ArticleIn-person instruction delayed in NYC to address unresolved COVID-19 concerns
Sept. 2, 2020 – New York City schools will delay the start of in-person instruction after a deal was brokered between Mayor de Blasio and the teacher’s unions. Alex Zimmerman, Reporter for Chalkbeat...
View ArticleNew Yorkers fear a second COVID-19 wave this fall, according to new Siena poll
Sept. 3, 2020 – Dr. Don Levy, Director of the Siena College Research Institute, shared the results of the latest Siena College Research Institute’s poll on COVID-19.
View ArticleNursing homes advocate for more flexible COVID-19 regulations from state
Sept. 3, 2020 – We got an update on how nursing homes are working to keep both residents and staff safe when Stephen Hanse, President & CEO of NYS Health Facilities Association and NYS Center for...
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