December 1, 2017: Winners and Losers and Michael Gormley
Who are the Winners and Losers of the week? City and State Editor-in-Chief Jon Lentz shared who made the list. Then, Newsday’s Michael Gormley joined Susan to break down the week’s news.
View ArticleDecember 1, 2017: Dan Clark
Dan Clark, reporter with The Buffalo News and Politifact, stopped by with his Truth-O-Meter. Did any statements receive a pants on fire rating?
View ArticleDecember 1, 2017: Zephyr Teachout
Earlier this week, the New York State Democrats released a plan to reunify the Senate Democrats. Some are advocating for a different course of action. Zephyr Teachout, State Democratic Committeewoman,...
View ArticleDecember 1, 2017: World AIDS Day
On this World AIDS Day, we turn to two organizations that are working to help those living with HIV/AIDS. Jonathan Richardson, Director of Development at the Albany Damien Center, and Eric Sawyer, Vice...
View ArticleDecember 3, 2017: Capitol Pressroom
Guests: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) Shauna O’Toole, openly transgender candidate for the 54th NYS Senate District Tim Wu, Columbia Law School Professor Jessica Post, Executive Director of the...
View ArticleDecember 4, 2017: Harry Wilson
As we approach the New Year, those thinking about running for Governor will start making their final decision on whether to join the race. We were joined by potential Republican candidate for Governor,...
View ArticleDecember 4, 2017: Asm. Pat Fahy
How does diminishing financial support from the federal government impact water quality efforts in NYS? We discussed that and preview her committee meeting on the Department of Environmental...
View ArticleDecember 4, 2017: Asm. Brian Kolb
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) is still weighing his decision to enter the Governor’s race. We’ll get an update from the Assemblymember when he joined Susan.
View ArticleDecember 4, 2017: Steven Kyle
Household debt in the United States has mushroomed over the last 12 months. We broke down the significance of this situation with Steven Kyle, Associate Professor of Economics at Cornell University.
View ArticleDecember 5, 2017: Asm. Robin Schimminger and Asm. Ray Walter
Economic development programs have had their fair share of critics since their inception. We discussed how the Legislature can fix the programs and their transparency issues with Assemblymember Robin...
View ArticleDecember 5, 2017: Asm. Crystal Peoples-Stokes
We previewed today’s hearing on Minority and Women Owned Businesses and discussed her priorities for the upcoming legislative session with Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D-Buffalo).
View ArticleDecember 5, 2017: Bruce Gyory
Which outcome for the tax overhaul plan will ultimately help the Democrats in 2018 and beyond? We broke it down with Bruce Gyory, senior strategist at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and adjunct...
View ArticleDecember 6, 2017: Blair Horner
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) has released their annual “Trouble in Toyland” report. Blair Horner, Executive Director of NYPIRG,...
View ArticleDecember 6, 2017: Mike Elmendorf
Over three years ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a goal for the state to direct 30 percent of public contracts to women and minority owned businesses. However, contractors have faced multiple...
View ArticleDecember 6, 2017: Patricia Salkin
How has a 17 year old law led to highly dense populations in areas where they are typically prohibited by zoning laws? We broke down the effects of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons...
View ArticleDecember 6, 2017: Bill Mahoney
Has the Trump administration encouraged more Democrats to run for office throughout New York? Bill Mahoney, Politico New York reporter, discussed the numbers when he joins Susan.
View ArticleDecember 7, 2017: Stephen Acquario
What are the challenges facing counties as we head into the New Year? Stephen Acquario, Executive Director of the New York State Association of Counties, joined Susan to break them down.
View ArticleDecember 7, 2017: County Executive Steve Bellone
As the House and Senate work to finalize the tax overhaul plan, New Yorkers are preparing for the impacts it will have on their tax bills. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) shared how his...
View ArticleDecember 7, 2017: Julie Michaels Keegan
Disability Rights New York filed a legal complaint in federal District Court last week citing “pervasive discriminatory practices” at the New York State Office for People with Developmental...
View ArticleDecember 7, 2017: Harvey Weisenberg and Michael Seereiter
Advocates converged on the State Capitol on Wednesday to urge the Governor and Legislature to fund wage increases for direct support professionals (DSP). Harvey Weisenberg, former Assemblyman, and...
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