January 31, 2018: Bruce Gyory
Bruce Gyory, adjunct professor of political science at UAlbany and senior strategist at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, shared his insights on the President’s State of the Union address.
View ArticleFebruary 1, 2018: Comptroller Tom DiNapoli
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) discussed a recent report from his office that the State Commission of Correction is inadequately monitoring incidents and inmate complaints in state and local correctional...
View ArticleFebruary 1, 2018: Michael Borges
We broke down the proposed school aid in the Governor’s proposed budget with Michael Borges, Executive Director of the New York State Association of School Business Officials.
View ArticleFebruary 1, 2018: Sen. Liz Krueger and Susan Lerner
The State Senate has recently amended its sexual harassment policy. We heard from Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause NY, on the issues she has with the policy. Then, we heard from one of...
View ArticleFebruary 2, 2018: Winners and Losers and Jon Campbell
Who made the winners and losers list this week? We found out when City and State Editor-in-Chief Jon Lentz when joined the show. Then, we broke down the week’s news with Jon Campbell, Albany...
View ArticleFebruary 2, 2018: Dan Clark
Dan Clark, reporter for The Buffalo News and Politifact NY, stopped by with his Truth-O-Meter which was hard at work this week.
View ArticleFebruary 2, 2018: John Sheehan
The Adirondack Park Agency weighed in on the classification of the Boreas Ponds on Friday. John Sheehan, Director of Communications at the Adirondack Council, outlined the effect that the...
View ArticleFebruary 2, 2018: Death with Dignity
Advocates are continuing the conversations around medical aid in dying in New York State after it was dealt a legal blow this past summer. We heard from Janet Duprey, former Assemblymember, and Corrine...
View ArticleFebruary 5, 2018: Stephen Acquario
Stephen Acquario, Executive Director of the New York Association of Counties, discussed the fiscal concerns that counties are facing as we head into budget season in Albany with a 4.4 billion dollar...
View ArticleFebruary 5, 2018: Jeff Williams
What are the legislative priorities of New York’s Farmers? We found out when Jeff Williams, Director of Public Policy at the New York Farm Bureau stopped by.
View ArticleFebruary 5, 2018: Mayor Kathy Sheehan
Albany and other cities across New York State are looking to fill the holes in their city budget with little to no increases in State aid. We heard from Mayor Kathy Sheehan (D-Albany) on the ways that...
View ArticleFebruary 5, 2018: Federal funding of local health centers
The federal government reached a deal to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program when they ended the three day long shutdown in January. However, they did not fund federally qualified health...
View ArticleFebruary 6, 2018: Asm. Anthony Brindisi and Michael Kink
On Monday, activists gathered at the Capitol to call for new taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers so that they pay their “fair share”. We broke down the proposals with Asm. Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica)...
View ArticleFebruary 6, 2018: Child Victims Act
Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) and Brian Toale, a survivor of child abuse, explained the need for passage of the Child Victims Act during this legislative session.
View ArticleFebruary 6, 2018: Sen. Robert Ortt and John Robinson
John Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Our Ability, and Sen. Robert Ortt (R- North Tonawanda) explained their efforts to push for more private employers to hire people living with...
View ArticleFebruary 6, 2018: Charter School Advocates
Charter school advocates are in Albany today for their annual advocacy day. We heard from James Merriman, Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Charter School Center, and Duncan Kirkwood,...
View ArticleFebruary 7, 2018: Sen. Cathy Young and Asm. Helene Weinstein
This year’s legislative budget hearings are the first to feature two women at the helm. Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean), chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Asm. Helene Weinstein (D-Brooklyn), chair...
View ArticleFebruary 7, 2018: Sen. Brian Kavanagh
New York has the third lowest gun-related death rate in the United States. A new package of legislation is looking to lower that rate even further. Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-Manhattan) explained his...
View ArticleFebruary 7, 2018: Albany Fracked Gas Plant
How will the proposed NYPA fracked gas power plant impact the environment? We broke down the numbers with Keith Schue, electrical engineer, and Jay Egg, geothermal expert and founder of Egg Systems.
View ArticleFebruary 7, 2018: Larry Levy
Larry Levy, Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra, shared his insights on how the DC tax overhaul will impact state legislators in their respective districts.
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