New York NOW

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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Final Days of Budget Talks, Lawmakers Scramble, Path to Ethics Reform

On this week's edition of New York NOW (4/01/22):
We'll take you inside the final days of negotiations around New York's $216+ billion state budget.
In the final days of negotiations, the remaining sticking points include tweaks to bail reform, and funding over top priorities, like child care and home care.
We'll break it all down with Josefa Velasquez from THE CITY and Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post.
Will lawmakers do anything to restore and bolster public trust in state government? NYPIRG's Blair Horner breaks down what's wrong with the current system, and what could be on the table.
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Budget Deadline Looms, Crime Debate at the Capitol, Sealing Criminal Records in NY

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
With less than a week until New York's $216+ billion budget is due, what's the latest? We'll tell you.
A crime plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't getting a warm reception from the Legislature. Darrell Camp reports.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Zach Williams from City & State NY join us to break down that and more news from the week.
The Clean Slate Act would allow New Yorkers with older convictions to have their records sealed. We discuss with bill sponsor Sen. Zellnor Myrie, D-Brooklyn, and Garrett Smith from the Center for Community Alternatives.
And a new On The Bill, our new segment about bills in Albany you might not hear about otherwise.
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What Lawmakers Want in NY’s Budget, Sen. Liz Krueger, Health Care for Immigrants

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
What do Democrats in the State Senate and Assembly want in this year's $216+ billion state budget? We'll tell you.
Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, joins us with an update on budget talks, and what's ahead.
Michael Gormley from Newsday and Joe Spector from POLITICO New York break down the news of the week, including a budget look-ahead.
New York could create a new public health care option for low-income undocumented people. New York Immigration Coalition Executive Director Murad Awawdeh joins us to explain.
County officials gather in the Albany area and hear from top officials on the budget. Darrell Camp reports.
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Budget Negotiations Kick Off, Future of Home Care in NY, Maternal Mental Health

On this week's edition of New York NOW (3/11/22):
We're now in the heat of negotiations on Gov. Kathy Hochul's $216 billion spending plan.
David Lombardo from the Capitol Pressroom and Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Industry join us.
New York's home care industry is facing a workforce crisis, fueled by low wages and high turnover. Now, lawmakers are considering solutions. Darrell Camp reports.
One in five women will experience depression related to a pregnancy, according to state data. Senate Mental Health Chair Samra Brouk joins us to discuss ways to address that problem.
A new mini-segment, called On The Bill, premieres, highlighting legislation aimed at relief for New York's independent pharmacies.
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Republican State Convention, NY GOP Chair Nick Langworthy, Sexual Harassment Bills

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
The Republican State Convention was held on Long Island this week to choose the party's designated nominees for statewide office, including governor. We were there, and have a full recap.
State Republican Chair Nick Langworthy sits down with us to discuss their strategy in this year's elections and the future of the party.
Back in Albany, the State Senate approves a package of bills aimed at strengthening protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Darrell Camp reports.
Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York has an update in the lawsuit against New York's new district lines for Congress and State Senate.
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GOP Primary for Governor, Joe Pinion’s Run Against Schumer, Future of Alcohol-To-Go

- New developments in the Republican primary for governor, with a late entrant to the race and a new candidate for lieutenant governor.
- Jon Campbell from WNYC & Gothamist joins us to discuss that, and a new poll out this week on the race for governor.
- Sen. Chuck Schumer, who's currently the majority leader of the U.S. Senate, is up for re-election this year. We'll speak with Joe Pinion, a Republican challenging Schumer for the office.
- Restaurants want Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to reinstate alcohol-to-go, which allowed the sale of alcohol with takeout and delivery orders at the height of the pandemic. Melissa Fleischut from the New York State Restaurant Association joins us.
- New York prepares as the Russia-Ukraine crisis continues to escalate. Darrell Camp reports.
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State Democratic Convention, State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs, Good Cause Update

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
New York Democrats gather in New York City for the State Democratic Convention, where they designated their nominees for statewide office, including Gov. Kathy Hochul for governor.
The party also designated its other nominees, but more happened at the gathering. Darrell Camp was there and has a full recap.
State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs joins us to discuss the party's strategy in this year's elections, and how to unify its different factions.
We have an update on legislation to create a "Good Cause" eviction standard, which would set new rules for evictions in New York.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams visits Albany, and Hochul says she's undecided on farm workers. Josh Solomon from the Times Union joins us with more.
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