New York NOW

Masks Off, COVID Questions Linger, Transforming Upstate NY, What Eric Adams Wants

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
Gov. Kathy Hochul lifts New York's mask mandate, but opponents say face coverings should come off in schools as well.
Republicans want the Hochul administration to investigate the previous Cuomo administration's handling of the pandemic, particularly in nursing homes. But the administration says it won't. Darrell Camp reports.
How can New York state transform its small- and mid-sized cities, particularly in upstate New York? Sen. Jeremy Cooney, chair of the Cities 2 Committee, and Justin Wilcox from Upstate United join us with their perspectives.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams testifies before the state Legislature for the first time since taking office. Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post joins us with a recap.
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New York’s Violent Crime Debate, Redistricting Update, Tech in the Budget

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
We have an in-depth look at the debate over the future of cash bail and criminal justice reform in New York. Darrell Camp has this special report.
The state Legislature approves new district lines for Congress, State Senate, and the State Assembly. Zach Williams from City & State joins us with details.
What's up with tech in this year's state budget? Adam Kovacevich from the Chamber of Progress, a tech coalition, offers his take on issues like broadband and cryptocurrency.
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Bail Reform Debate Update, Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay, Redistricting

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
The debate over bail reform heats up in Albany, with new comments from lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul. We'll have an update.
Yancey Roy from Newsday and Zach Williams from City & State break down the news of the week.
Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay joins us with a proposal to help New Yorkers cope with inflation, and other news out of Albany.
Housing is expected to be a top issue this year. Laura Mascuch from the Supportive Housing Network of New York shares her perspective.
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Hochul’s First State Budget, Why it Matters, & What’s Ahead

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her first state budget address, and releases her proposal for the state's annual spending plan. We'll have details.
Lawmakers react to Hochul's budget, which kicks off negotiations with the Legislature on a final state budget. Darrell Camp reports.
Patrick Orecki from the Citizens Budget Commission breaks down the numbers in Hochul's budget plan.
Bill Mahoney and Marie French, both from POLITICO NY, have more analysis on Hochul's budget, this week's campaign filings, and more.
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The New Legislative Session, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
The new legislative session technically started last week, but lawmakers began to approve legislation this week and plot their course for the year.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins speaks with us about the new legislative session and what's ahead.
Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers join us with more on the week's news.
The New York Court of Appeals, the state's equivalent to SCOTUS, has a new judge.
Alcohol-to-go, a pandemic-era rule change that restaurants want make permanent, could make a comeback this year. Reporter Darrell Camp has the details.
New York is considering lowering the overtime threshold from farmworkers from 60 hours to 40 hours. We'll have an update.
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Hochul’s State of the State, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Start of Session

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her first State of the State address. We'll have details.
Are lawmakers on board with Hochul's vision for the new year? Reporter Darrell Camp has reaction.
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joins us with his take on Hochul's address, and what's ahead for this year's legislative session.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Jon Campbell from WNYC/Gothamist join us with the news of the week, including analysis on Hochul's address, and more.
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Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address

Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2022 State of the State Address, with commentary from New York NOW Managing Editor Dan Clark, Capitol Pressroom Host David Lombardo, and MetroFocus Host Jenna Flanagan.
 
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Broadband Infrastructure, Cell Service Coverage, Affordable Housing Access

We take another look at the challenges New York faces with broadband internet accessibility, in both rural and urban areas.
Assm. Angelo Santabarbara joins to discuss challenges with cell service infrastructure across the state. (Originally aired 10/21)
Jolie Milstein from the New York State Association for Affordable Housing also explains what affordable housing is, an provides potential solutions for a lack of housing in New York. (Originally aired 9/21)

Revisiting the New York Health Act, Good Cause Eviction

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
We revisit the debate over the New York Health Act, a bill that would create single-payer health care in New York.
Sen. Jabari Brisport and Elisabeth Benjamin from the Community Service Society of New York join us to explain their support for the measure.
Lev Ginsburg from the Business Council and Ed Farrell from the Retired Public Employees Association explain why they oppose it.
Reporter Darrell Camp explores the future of 'Good Cause Eviction,' a tenant-targeted measure that lawmakers could consider on the statewide level in the new year.
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COVID Winter Warning, Rep. Tom Suozzi‘s Run for Governor, Minding Misinformation

On the latest edition of New York NOW:
- State health officials in New York warn of an anticipated winter COVID-19 surge amid the spread of the Omicron variant. We'll have details, and Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post joins us.
- Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from Long Island, is running for governor. He joins us to discuss his campaign, and top issues facing New York voters.
- The spread of fake news and misinformation seems to get worse every day. We discuss solutions with Briana McNamee from the New York Library Association and Kelly Wetherbee from DemocracyReady NY's Media Literacy Chapter.
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