New York NOW

Farm Workers Update, Safety at New York’s Schools, Spotlight on School Boards

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:
A big decision on the future of New York's food and farming industry, and the workers who support it, is now in the hands of the Hochul administration. We'll explain.
It's the start of a new school year, and new challenges come along with it. We speak with NYSUT's Andy Pallotta about school safety, the state's teacher shortage, and more.
School boards have entered the national spotlight in recent years. But what is a school board, and what do they do? Producer Catherine Rafferty has that story.
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A Trip to the State Fair, NY’s New Gun Laws, State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (9/02/22):
- New York's new concealed carry gun laws took effect this week, but their future is unclear. Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us to discuss her reporting on a lawsuit against those laws, and a new unemployment debt burden for businesses  in New York.
- We take a trip to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, and bring you along for the ride for some fried foods and fair fun.
- The new school year is here, and State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa joins us to discuss what's different, and what's ahead.
- A new edition of On The Bill details legislation in response to the damage from Hurricane Ida, which hit New York one year ago this weekend.
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Governor Kathy Hochul & Her First Year in Office

Gov. Kathy Hochul joins us for an in-depth interview on her first year in office, and her pitch to New Yorkers for a full term in this year's elections.
 
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Primary Day Preview, Future of NY’s Courts, Expanding Health Care Access

On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/12/22):
- New York's second primary election of the year will be held Tuesday, with races for Congress and State Senate. Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York and Zach Williams from the New York Post join us for a preview.
- New York Chief Judge Janet DiFiore is stepping down at the end of August. That will give Gov. Kathy Hochul the chance to nominate her successor. Vincent Bonventre from Albany Law School joins with analysis.
- New legislation to expand health care access in New York has been introduced in Albany. Sen. Jeremy Cooney, D-Monroe, joins us to discuss the bill, which would allow New Yorkers to buy in to the state's Essential Plan.
- A new edition of On The Bill features legislation related to security at the Chautauqua Institution, where writer Salman Rushdie was attacked last week.
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Answers on Monkeypox, New York Inspector General Lucy Lang, Latest State Capitol News

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:
New York Inspector General Lucy Lang stops by the studio for a chat about her work, and her vision for the office.
Monkeypox continues to be of concern, particularly in New York, which has more cases than any other state in the U.S. We have everything you need to know, with Dr. Tomoko Udo from the School of Public Health at the University at Albany.
We break down the latest news in the Empire State with Jon Campbell from WNYC & Gothamist.
Republicans and farm owners continue to push back against a proposal to lower the overtime threshold for farm workers from 60 hours to 40 hours a week. Reporter Alexis Young has details.
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New Look at NY’s 2022 Elections, Eye on Air Quality in NY, New ’988’ Crisis Hotline

On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/05/22):
- We have a fresh look at this year's statewide elections, including the race for governor, with new polling. Michael Gormley from Newsday joins us to break it down.
- New York is launching a first-in-the-nation project to measure air quality. We'll give you a closer look at how it's starting, and where it's going.
- A new '988' mental health crisis hotline is now active in New York. WCNY's David Lombardo speaks with Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan.
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Overturning Good Cause Eviction, Treating Addiction in New York

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
Amid escalating evictions and housing costs, we’ll look at the overturning of Albany’s Good Cause Eviction law and what it means for New York state.
David Lombardo from the Capitol Pressroom talks with OASAS commissioner Chinazo Cunningham about state funding and priorities for treating addiction in New York state.
We’ll break down this week’s news with Keshia Clukey of Bloomberg Government and Yancey Roy of Newsday.
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Spread of Invasive Species through Boating, the Budding Cannabis Industry

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors but some activities, like boating, can unwittingly spread invasive species. We tell you more and what the state - and you - can do about it.
Cannabis is coming to New York State. New York NOW explores the budding industry.
Reflect on the week that was with Grace Ashford of The New York Times and Zach Williams of The New York Post on an all-new Reporters RoundtableLearn More: nynow.org

Gun Violence Public Health Crisis, Replacing JCOPE

On this week’s edition of New York NOW (7/15/22):
- Gun violence is a public health crisis, but what's being done to prevent it? New York NOW investigates.
- Governor Hochul has announced a plan to replace the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) with an independent agency - we take a closer look at what replacing JCOPE will look like.
- Reflecting on the week that was with Marina Villeneuve of the Association Press and Jimmy Vielkind from The Wall Street Journal on an all-new Reporters Roundtable.
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Full Episode: Low Turnout for Early Voting, Post-Roe V Wade Policy in NY

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
New York's June 28th primary elections experienced low voter turnout - we have more.
A closer look at policy in a post-Roe v Wade New York.
Reflecting on the week that was in Reporter's Roundtable.