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February 14, 2018: Bruce Gyory

Bruce Gyory, adjunct professor of political science and senior strategist at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, broke down what we can learn from polls even with their volatility.

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February 15, 2018: Rep. John Faso

This week, President Trump unveiled his budget and infrastructure proposals. We got an update from Washington on the proposals with Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook).

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February 15, 2018: BFair to Direct Care

Advocates are pushing for a higher wage to retain people as Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who take care of people living with physical and/or mental disabilities. We heard from Barbara DeLong and...

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February 15, 2018: Jim Heaney

We discussed the latest stories from the Investigative Post with Jim Heaney, Editor and Executive Director of Investigative Post.

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February 15, 2018: Judith Enck and Roger Downs

Judith Enck, former EPA regional administrator, and Roger Downs, Conservation Director at the Sierra Club’s Atlantic Chapter, broke down the impacts that the Trump administration’s decision to open...

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February 16, 2018: Winners and Losers and Glenn Blain

Jeff Coltin, staff reporter at City and State, crowned this week’s winners and losers. Then, we broke down the news of the week that was with Glenn Blain, Capitol Reporter for the New York Daily News.

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February 18, 2018: Dan Clark

Did the Truth-O-Meter detect a pants-on-fire statement? We found out when Dan Clark, reporter with the Buffalo News and Politifact NY, stopped by.

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February 16, 2018: Asm. Deborah Glick

The State Education department has announced that they are challenging the SUNY Charter Schools Institute’s teacher certification standards. We heard from Asm. Deborah Glick (D-Manhattan), chair of the...

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February 16, 2018: Joseph Belluck

The State Education department has announced that they are challenging the SUNY Charter Schools Institute’s teacher certification standards. Joseph Belluck, SUNY Trustee and Chair of the Charter School...

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February 18, 2018: Capitol Pressroom

Guests: Julie Killian, Republican candidate for 37th State Senate district seat; former Rye City councilor & former Rye Deputy Mayor Patrick Curran and Barbara DeLong, parents and members of...

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February 19, 2018: Best of: 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...

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February 19, 2018: Best of: 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...

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February 19, 2018: Best of: Empire State Plaza Microgrid Project

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 Geothermal.

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February 19, 2018: Best of: 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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February 20, 2018: James Cromwell and Pramilla Malick

Activists are highlighting the fracked gas plant that is at the center of the Percoco trial in hopes of ending progress on the project. We heard from Pramilla Malick, founder of Protect Orange County,...

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February 20, 2018: Bob Bellafiore and Steve Greenberg

We broke down the latest from Albany with political strategists Bob Bellafiore of Stanhope Partners and Steve Greenberg of Greenberg Public Relations.

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February 20, 2018: Mary Lynch and Melanie Trimble

The Rensselaer County Sheriff has proposed using local law enforcement to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement in enforcing federal immigration law. Mary Lynch, Albany Law Professor, Director of...

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February 20, 2018: Sen. Patrick Gallivan

Sen. Patrick Gallivan (R-Elma), chair of the Senate Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction; discussed his push for additional funding in the budget to provide for more security for employees...

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February 21, 2018: Larry Levy

Larry Levy, Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra, shared his insights on the efforts to improve the Long Island Rail Road.

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February 21, 2018: Comptroller Tom DiNapoli

As we head into budget season, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has released an analysis of the Governor’s proposed state budget. The Comptroller broke down his analysis of the State budget when he joined Susan.

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