August 15, 2018: Best of: Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on fundraising
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul (D), who is facing a primary challenge from Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, has about $1.2 million dollars cash on-hand. We asked her about campaign fundraising...
View ArticleAugust 15, 2018: Best of: John Sheehan on Adirondack Park management plans
John Sheehan, Director of Communications at the Adirondack Council, broke down the group’s opposition to the state’s recently proposed management plans for public lands in the High Peaks region of the...
View ArticleAugust 15, 2018: Best of: EJ McMahon on SALT and economic development programs
After the conviction of Alain Kaloyeros, a new level of scrutiny has been levied at the state’s economic development programs. EJ McMahon, Founder and Research Director of the Empire Center for Public...
View ArticleAugust 15, 2018: Best of: Wonderopolis
Over the summer months, children can lose up to 2 months of learning which could set them back when school returns. John MacLeod, Community Manager at the National Center for Families Learning and...
View ArticleAugust 16, 2018: Best of: Sen. Cathy Young on Senate GOP fundraising efforts
Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean), chair of the Senate Republican Campaign Committee, joins the show with an update on the fundraising and campaign efforts of the Senate Republicans as they work to retain the...
View ArticleAugust 16, 2018: Best of: Sen. Gustavo Rivera and Asm. Richard Gottfried on...
Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx), ranking member of the Senate Health Committee, and Asm. Richard Gottfried (D-Manhattan), chair of the Assembly Health Committee, joined the show to explain why they are...
View ArticleAugust 16, 2018: Best of: Dr. David Sandman on the RAND Corp.’s study on...
A new study from the Rand Corporation and NYSHealth analyzed the proposed New York Health Act which would set up a single payer healthcare system in New York State. Dr. David Sandman, President and CEO...
View ArticleAugust 16, 2018: Best of: Bill Hammond of the Empire Center on single payer
Bill Hammond, Director of Health Policy at the Empire Center, broke down how a single payer system would impact New York State. (originally aired 8/3/18)
View ArticleAugust 17, 2018: Best of: Sen. Michael Gianaris on Senate Democratic fundraising
We got an update on the fundraising numbers for the Senate Democrats as they hope to take back the State Senate this November from the chair of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, Sen. Michael...
View ArticleAugust 17, 2018: Best of: Addiction Awareness
The opioid crisis has impacted communities all over the country. Greg Spencer, Executive Director of Substance Abuse Information Resources, explained why he believes prevention and education should be...
View ArticleAugust 17, 2018: Best of: Naftuli Moster discusses his organization’s lawsuit...
During budget negotiations, Senator Simcha Felder used his significant role to get a carve out in the state’s educational standards for non-public schools which includes yeshivas. A new lawsuit from...
View ArticleAugust 20, 2018: Best of: Russ Haven on college loan protections
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Acting Director Mick Mulvaney has deprioritized protections for students taking out loans to pay for college. Russ Haven, Legislative Counsel at New York...
View ArticleAugust 20, 2018: Mark Dunlea on his Green Comptroller run and divestment
Mark Dunlea, Green Party nominee for Comptroller, stopped by to discuss the latest with his campaign and the departure of a key figure in the Comptroller’s office to a major natural gas company.
View ArticleAugust 20, 2018: Medicaid Dental Coverage Challenge
A new lawsuit from the Legal Aid Society is challenging the standards for dental coverage under the Medicaid program. We heard from two of the lawyers on the case; Belkys Garcia, Staff Attorney in the...
View ArticleAugust 20, 2018: Environmental Scorecard
EPL/Environmental Advocates have released their annual Legislative Scorecard for New York. Peter Iwanowicz, Executive Director of Environmental Advocates of New York, shared who is this year’s...
View ArticleAugust 21, 2018: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney on Attorney General race
The race for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General is heating up. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-Cold Spring) discussed the latest on his AG campaign and his dual run to retain his current...
View ArticleAugust 21, 2018: Judith Enck and David Bond on their water contamination...
A recently concluded community questionnaire asked residents of municipalities like Hoosick Falls, how their family’s health has been impacted by water contamination from sources like PFOA. We broke...
View ArticleAugust 21, 2018: County Executives on Raise the Age
The deadline of October 1st to enact Raise the Age legislation is looming large for County Executives across the State. We heard from Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. (R) and Westchester...
View ArticleAugust 21, 2018: Preserving Erie Canal History
A plan to sink historic Erie Canal vessels to create artificial reefs off Long Island has angered preservationists. Jay DiLorenzo, President of the Preservation League of New York State, weighed in.
View ArticleAugust 22, 2018: Marc Molinaro on his gubernatorial campaign and key issues
Will a fractured Democratic vote in November carry Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro to the Governor’s Mansion? The Republican gubernatorial nominee joined the show to explain his views on key...
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