New York NOW

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.

Full Episode: Primary Day Debrief, New Gun Laws After SCOTUS, Roe v. Wade Reaction

On this week's edition of New York NOW: 
 
🟣NYN has a full debrief after Tuesday's primary elections for governor and lieutenant governor.
 
🟣 New York will have a set of new gun laws after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state's concealed carry rules. We have the details.
 
🟣  Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Mike Gormley from Newsday join us with analysis.
 
🟣  A new edition of On The Bill, featuring the Warehouse Worker Protection Act.
 
🟣 New Yorkers react after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
 
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Primary Day Preview, Jumaane Williams’ Run for Governor, Trans Wellness & Equity Fund

On this week's edition of New York NOW (6/24/22):
- New York's first primary elections of 2022 are on Tuesday, June 28. We'll tell you who's going to be on the ballot in the races for governor and lieutenant governor.
- New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is one of three Democrats competing for the party's nomination in the race for governor Tuesday. He joins us to discuss.
- New York has a new support fund for transgender and gender-expansive organizations and individuals. We'll have details.
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Republicans Debate, Rob Astorino’s Bid for Governor, Ana Maria Archila’s Run for LG

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
We bring you more conversations with candidates ahead of this month's primaries for governor and lieutenant governor.
The four Republicans seeking the party's nomination in that election traded barbs during a debate this week. We have highlights.
Rob Astorino is one of the four Republicans vying for the party's nomination for governor. He joins us.
Ana Maria Archila is running to be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in this month's primary. We speak with her about her campaign.
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