New York NOW

Democrats Debate, Andrew Giuliani’s Run for New York Governor, Post-Session Politics

On this week's edition of New York NOW (6/10/22):
It's full steam ahead for this year's elections in New York now that this year's legislative session is over.
The three Democrats seeking their party's nomination for governor — Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Rep. Tom Suozzi — faced off in a debate this week. We'll have highlights.
Republicans are gearing up for their own primary in the race for governor. Andrew Giuliani joins us to break down his campaign ahead of this month's election.
Joe Spector from POLITICO New York and David Lombardo from the Capitol Pressroom join us to break down the week.
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Final Days of This Year’s Session, Abortion & Gun Laws, NY’s Legal Marijuana Roll-Out

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
The state Legislature wrapped up this year's legislative session in Albany this week. We'll take you to Albany for the final days.
Lawmakers approved new laws on guns and abortion. We'll have details.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Michael Gormley from Newsday joins us with more on that and other news from the week.
An update on New York's roll-out of legal cannabis with Chris Alexander, executive director of the new state Office of Cannabis Management.
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How NY’s Gun Laws Could Change, Lt. Gov. Candidate Diana Reyna, Adult Survivors Act

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants New York's gun laws to change after the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas. Jon Campbell from WNYC & Gothamist joins us to break it all down.
Diana Reyna, a Democrat, is running to be her party's nominee for lieutenant governor this year. We speak with her about what she would do if she's elected.
The Adult Survivors Act, which was signed into law this week, will give victims of adult sex crimes, like rape or forcible touching, the chance to sue the perpetrators of those crimes. We have details.
Communities have started to reflect after the recent mass shooting in Buffalo. We take you to a gathering in New York's capital city.
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Buffalo Mass Shooting Aftermath, New York’s Gun Laws, Last Weeks of Session

On this week's edition of New York NOW (5/20/22):
- After a mass shooting killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket last weekend, New York's top officials react, and seek action. We'll have details.
- State Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Democrat from Manhattan who chairs American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention, joins us to discuss potential changes to the state's gun laws.
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams has a few items he wants lawmakers in Albany to address before they leave for the year, and access to abortion remains a top issue at the State Capitol.
- Josh Solomon from the Times Union and Zach Williams from the New York Post join us to break down the week.
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Roe v. Wade, Harry Wilson’s Run for Governor, and NY’s New LG

This week: How would an end to Roe v. Wade impact New York? We'll discuss. Then, Harry Wilson lays out his run for governor in this year's Republican primary. And a look at how New York's new lieutenant governor could impact this year's elections. Plus, a new On the Bill. 
 
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Environmental Bond Act on the Ballot, Scaffold Law Reform in New York

On the special edition of New York NOW (5/06/22):
- Voters will decide in November if New York should borrow $4.2 billion over three decades to combat climate change and address environmental damage. Liz Moran from Earthjustice and Kate Kurera from Environmental Advocates New York explain the bond act, and what it would be used for.
-New York passed a law in 1885 to protect workers in the construction trades. But, since then, some say the law's been interpreted in ways that have led to abuse. Tom Stebbins from the Lawsuit Reform Alliance explains the Scaffold Law, and why he thinks the state should change it.
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Rep. Tom Suozzi’s Run for Governor, Redistricting Debacle, Enviro Bills in Albany

On this week's edition of New York NOW (4/29/22):
Rep. Tom Suozzi is challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul for the Democratic nomination in this year's race for governor. He joins us to discuss top issues facing voters, and his path ahead.
New York's highest state court throws out district lines drawn by the state Legislature for Congress and State Senate. What's next? Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us.
Hochul wants to replace her now-resigned lieutenant governor on the June primary ballot. We have an update.
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What’s Next in Albany, Working Families Party’s 2022 Strategy, Larry Sharpe’s 2022 Run

On this week's edition of New York NOW (4/22/22):
- What to watch over the next two months as lawmakers round out this year's legislative session, and the June primary election approaches.
- Michael Gormley from Newsday and Marina Villenueve from the Associated Press join us on that and more.
- The New York Working Families Party is backing two progressive challengers to the Democratic establishment. State Director Sochie Nnaemeka joins us to explain why, and what's ahead.
- Libertarian Larry Sharpe is taking another shot at the governor's office, after first running in 2018. We speak with him about his campaign, and where he stands on top issues.
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Rep. Lee Zeldin & Alison Esposito’s Pitch to New Yorkers, NY’s Lt. Gov. Resigns

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
Rep. Lee Zeldin, the designated Republican nominee for governor, and Alison Esposito, his running mate and a veteran of the New York City Police Department, sit down for an in-depth interview on issues facing New Yorkers as they campaign for statewide office, including crime and affordability.
Brian Benjamin resigns as New York's lieutenant governor after federal prosecutors indict him on campaign bribery charges. Darrell Camp reports on what that means for Gov. Kathy Hochul moving forward, and in this year's election.
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New York’s $220 Billion State Budget, Assm. Edward Ra, What’s Next in Albany

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature reach an agreement on a $220 billion state budget — the largest in history. We'll have details.
Assm. Edward Ra, R-Nassau, is the highest-ranking Republican on the Ways & Means Committee, which negotiates the budget. He joins us.
Jon Campbell from WNYC and Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Industry break down the final days of budget talks, and more from Albany.
With the budget done, lawmakers are now turning to other items in the final weeks of session. Darrell Camp reports on one of them.
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