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Barbara Guinn leads state anti-poverty initiatives
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May 31, 2024 - After recently being confirmed as commissioner for the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Barbara Guinn swung by the studio to discuss her leadership priorities, combating child poverty, distributing public assistance and overseeing counties.De către WCNY
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Is it time to ban glue traps for rodents?
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May 31, 2024 - Assemblymember Harvey Epstein, a Manhattan Democrat, makes the case for a prohibition on the production and sale of adhesive-based traps for rodents.De către WCNY
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County mental health officials promote harm reduction
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May 31, 2024 - Seneca County Director of Community Services Margaret Morse and Franklin County Director of Community Services Suzanne Lavigne discuss best practices when it comes to harm reduction efforts in New YorkDe către WCNY
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Public bank proposed for Rochester
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May 30, 2024 - Assemblymember Harry Bronson, a Rochester-area Democrat, discusses the merits of allowing municipal banks and highlights a pilot program establishing a Rochester bank.De către WCNY
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May 30, 2024 - We host a debate on the Medical Aid in Dying Act, legislation that would enable a mentally competent, terminally ill New Yorker commit suicide with the help of a doctor. Our guests are Corinne Carey, senior campaign director for Compassion & Choices in New York and New Jersey, and Blaise Bryant, communications specialist with the New…
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Fiscal control board floated for struggling school district
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May 30, 2024 - Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski, a Rockland County Democrat, and State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa makes the case for imposing a financial control board on a lower Hudson Valley school district that is potentially months away from becoming insolvent.De către WCNY
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New York prepares to celebrate Revolutionary War anniversary
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May 29. 2024 - Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, a Capital Region Democrat, makes the case for a recently convened state commission designed to coordinate and promote the 250th anniversary celebrations of the Revolutionary War.De către WCNY
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Comptroller DiNapoli tries to invest with purpose
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May 29, 2024 - New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli explains how he tries to use the state's retirement fund - valued at over $250 billion at the end of 2023 - to influence business practices.De către WCNY
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Hochul administration sued for use of solitary confinement
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May 29, 2024 - The Hochul administration is being sued for allegedly violating a 2021 law by putting incarcerated New Yorkers with disabilities into solitary confinement. We discuss the case with Stefen Short, who is of counsel for the Prisoners' Rights Project at The Legal Aid Society, which is a party in the case.…
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Wage board proposed for human services workers
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May 28, 2023 - After mixed success in raising wages for human services sector workers in the budget, Human Services Council Executive Director Michelle Jackson is pushing a wage board to get this critical workforce the compensation they deserve.De către WCNY
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Poll examines November ballot and environmental issues
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May 28, 2024 - A Siena College Research Institute survey examines key environmental issues being debated at the Capitol. We review those questions, and more, with Siena pollster Steve Greenberg.De către WCNY
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How did this get made? Adirondack signs edition
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May 28, 2024 - Ever wonder how the classic wood signs end up in New York's parks? We talked with George Bailey, the man in charge of NYS DEC sign shop in Fulton County.De către WCNY
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State education officials propose some gender-neutral sports teams
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May 23, 2024 - State education officials are proposing gender-neutral rules for school sports, which could lead to an increase in co-ed sports team. We consider the merits of this idea and potential implementation challenges with Dr. Robert Zayas, executive director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.…
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Regulations pitched for secondary dinner reservation market
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May 22, 2024 - Assemblymember Alex Bores, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses his legislation designed to curb the practice of unauthorized selling of dinner reservations at popular restaurants.De către WCNY
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State urged to create wildlife crossings on roads
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May 22, 2024 - Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Peter Bauer and Deputy Director Claudia Braymer explain why New York should build wildlife crossings on certain roadways.De către WCNY
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Does your gas stove need a warning label?
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May 21, 2024 - In response to mounting evidence about the negative health effects of gas stoves, environmental and health activists are pushing to curtail these popular kitchen appliances in New York. In the interim, though, there is a campaign to spread awareness about the air contamination from gas stoves, explains Tim Guinee, New York legislativ…
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Lawmakers approve overhaul of teacher evaluation system
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May 21, 2024 - Senate Education Committee Chair Shelley Mayer, a Westchester County Democrat, explains the overhaul of New York's teacher evaluation law that is awaiting the governor's signature.De către WCNY
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Campaign to stop non-consensual shock therapy
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May 21, 2024 - We highlight an effort to prevent New Yorkers from being sent out of state for electro-shock therapy with Rhoda Gibson and Gina Barbara, members of national ADAPT.Editor’s note: The deployment of electroconvulsive therapy in New York is dramatically different than the practices in Massachusetts referenced by the guests.…
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State budget leaves New Yorkers hungry
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May 20, 2024 - Feeding New York State Executive Director Dan Egan discusses what the state budget does - and doesn't do - to combat hunger in the Empire State.De către WCNY
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Construction projects shaped by obscure state board
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May 20, 2024 - New York State Economic Development Council Executive Director Ryan Silva explains the work of the state's Public Subsidies Board and how it impacts construction projects around the Empire State.De către WCNY
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John Howard reflects on life at the Capitol
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May 20, 2024 - We talk with John Howard about his decades of public service in Planet Albany, including time in the Assembly, a leadership role in the administration of Andrew Cuomo, and five years at New York's utility regulator.De către WCNY
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SUNY leader explains ramifications of state budget
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May 17, 2024 - SUNY Chancellor John King discusses the impact of funding in the state budget on SUNY campuses and aspiring college students.De către WCNY
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FOIL accountability lacking in New York
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May 17, 2024 - New York Coalition for Open Government President, Paul Wolf and Project Coordinator Annmarie Reeb make the case for state entities to track the records requests they receive to document their compliance with FOIL.De către WCNY
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New York joins lawsuit against NCAA
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May 17, 2024 - We analyze a multi-state lawsuit against the NCAA for restrictions on incoming college athletes with the help of David Meluni, an associate teaching professor at the Syracuse University Falk College of Sport and Human DynamicsDe către WCNY
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Fashion workers pursue state labor protections
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May 17, 2024 - Model Alliance Executive Director Sara Ziff urges state lawmakers to adopt new regulations for the fashion industry that she says will protect vulnerable workers.De către WCNY
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Insurers urge funds to combat health disparities
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May 16, 2024 - We highlight Medicaid dollars that flow through health insurance companies to address health disparities through community partnerships. To talk about the Quality Incentive Program we're joined by Eric Linzer, president and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association, and Diane Mbombo Tite, a former asylum seeker who benefited from t…
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Reporters expose mistreatment at unregulated for-profit school
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May 16, 2024 - ProPublica reporters Jodi Cohen and Jennifer Smith Richards discuss their deep dive into a for-profit school for people with Autism in Westchester County that is going largely unregulated by the state, despite reports of unsafe and unsanitary conditions.De către WCNY
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College protests tests 'principles' of free speech
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May 16, 2024 - In light of the college protests that have popped up around the country since October, we discuss free speech rights and implementing the principles of free speech with Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, and Justin Harrison, a Senior Policy Counsel with the organization.…
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Addressing unmet mental health needs of kids
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May 16, 2024 - Dr. Oxiris Barbot, president and CEO of the United Hospital Fund, talks about the scope of adolescent mental health needs and makes the case for more preventative care to avoid serious ramifications.De către WCNY
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State health investigators search for vaccine fraud
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May 15, 2024 - After initially being tasked to investigate COVID-19 vaccine fraud, state health officials have begun looking at the issue more broadly. We talk about efforts to detect and prevent the falsification of immunization records with Joe Giovannetti, director of investigations for the State Department of Health.…
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OGS completes review of cannabis regulator
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May 15, 2024 - New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy explains why Gov. Kathy Hochul directed her to review the recent work of the state Office of Cannabis Management and shares some of her findings.De către WCNY
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New transportation leader in state Senate
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May 14, 2024 - We talked with the new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Rochester Democrat Jeremy Cooney, about his vision for the committee, including regulating autonomous vehicles and rethinking highways in upstate cities.De către WCNY
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Are regional high schools the future in New York?
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May 5, 2024 - Are regional high schools the future in New York? We explore the benefits of these settings with David Little, executive director of the Rural Schools Association of New York State.De către WCNY
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Health officials looks to curb rates of syphilis
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May 14, 2024 - The transmission of syphilis is on the rise in the last two decades after being nearly eradicated in New York. We talk about the landscape and efforts to reduce transmission with Dr. Brianna Norton, deputy medical director for the Office of the Medical Director at the AIDS Institute, and Dr. Wilson Miranda, surveillance director for …
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Increasing state's bottle deposit seen as boon to NYC 'canners'
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May 13, 2024 - Expanding the state's bottle redemption laws would impact manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, but it would also have ramifications for thousands of "canners" in New York City. We learn about these New Yorkers with Jenna Harvey, an urban analyst with WIEGO, and Ryan Castalia, Executive Director of Sure We Can.…
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Fund for civil legal services entangled in budget drama
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May 13, 2024 - Chris O'Malley, the outgoing executive director of the New York State Interest On Lawyer Account Fund, and Christine Fecko, the organization's incoming executive director, make the case for limiting the state's ability to dip its hands into a special fund for civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers.…
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Paid medical leave expansion stalls in Albany
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May 13, 2024 - Senate Labor Committee Chair Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat, and Sherry Leiwant, co-founder and co-president of A Better Balance, explain the different paid medical leave proposals kicking around the Capitol and make the case for a more lucrative benefit.De către WCNY
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Judges weigh in on mail voting and ethics watchdog
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May 10, 2024 - The Times Union's Dan Clark explains appellate rulings impacting the future of New York's ethics watchdog and an expansion of mail voting.De către WCNY
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Big Tech's firm opposition to social media restrictions
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May 10, 2024 - The ongoing legislative effort to protect minors from addictive features of social media is facing stiff opposition from the impacted platforms. We hear about the reservations from Chris MacKenzie, a spokesman for Chamber of Progress, which represents big tech companies.De către WCNY
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Concerns raised with state-backed investments in marijuana retailers
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May 10, 2024 - We talked with cannabis attorney Lauren Rudick about the criticisms levied at the manager of the state's social equity fund, which is supposed to be uplifting aspiring marijuana retailers.De către WCNY
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Integrating mental health and substance abuse care
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May 10, 2024 - New York is slowly expanding the number of providers offering integrated mental health and substance abuse care. We examine this effort with Jihoon Kim, CEO of InUnity Alliance, and Debbie Fletcher-Blake, president and CEO of VIP Community Services,De către WCNY
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New York continues to invest in abortion access
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May 9, 2024 - Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, a Queens Democrat, talks about a $25 million state commitment to expand access to abortion services, including for women from outside New York.De către WCNY
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New York commits to new online elections database
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May 9, 2024 - Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny explains a new state effort to centralize election data and outlines bills to improve local election administration.De către WCNY
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Former energy regulator analyzes transmission siting changes
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May 9, 2024 - The state budget includes overhauling the transmission siting process in New York, but what will it really do? We try to answer that question with John Howard, former chair of the state's Public Service Commission.De către WCNY
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New York looks to grow its community gardens
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May 8, 2024 - Kelly Young, director of agricultural development for the state Department of Agriculture and Markets, explains why the state is promoting the development of urban and community gardens.De către WCNY
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The school board perspective on the state budget
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May 8, 2024 - New York State School Boards Association Director of Governmental Relations Brian Fessler responds to the adopted state budget, including funding for schools, a study on the distribution of foundation aid, and efforts to smooth the transition to zero-emission school buses.De către WCNY
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Upstate hospitals avoid worrisome Medicaid rates
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May 8, 2024 - Iroquois Healthcare Association Executive Vice President Kevin Kerwin and President and CEO Gary J. Fitzgerald provide an upstate perspective on the state budget's impact on health care facilities, including the increased Medicaid rates.De către WCNY
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Immigration coalition evaluates the state budget
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May 8, 2024 - New York Immigration Coalition President & CEO Murad Awawdeh talks about the state's $2.4 billion commitment to asylum seekers and discusses other funding impacting immigrants that did (and didn't) make it into the state budget.De către WCNY
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State's top court deals a blow to #MeToo prosecution
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May 7, 2024 - Defense attorney Peter Pullano, a managing partner at Tully Rinckey's Rochester Office, explains why the state's top court struck down the 2020 rape conviction of Harvey Weinstein and how the ruling impacts a future retrial.De către WCNY
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Changing rules for personalized care of people with developmental disabilities
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May 7, 2024 - New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation President & CEO Michael Seereiter discusses proposed changes to the administration of personalized care for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.De către WCNY
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