New York NOW

On this week's edition of New York NOW:
We sat down with Damian Fagon, the Social and Equity Officer at the Office of Cannabis, to discuss the card program, initiatives, and other details that are setting New York apart from the rest of the nation.
The market infrastructure makes it more difficult for companies to monopolize the industry and the Seeding Opportunity Initiative is helping meet some of the equity and justice goals from the MRTA. We'll discuss the characteristics of the market infrastructure that makes it possible to bar these monopolies, two-tier restriction, and horizontal restriction. We will also be looking at how the two-tier market supports those initiatives and goals. 
Learn more about New York's cannabis plan, the MRTA licenses, and the Seeding Opportunity Initiative and how it's giving those from underserved populations access to the cannabis industry.
And visit Claudine Field Apothecary, farmed by KingAswad and Jasmine Burems. They discuss how their small family farm will be part of the budding industry in New York.
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We revisit our interview with Gov. Kathy Hochul from August, when she spoke with us about her first year in office, and what's ahead for her first full term.
 
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On this week's edition of New York NOW (12/16/22):
Gov. Kathy Hochul hints at a new housing plan for her State of the State, which is now less than a month away. We'll discuss.
New York's getting a new chief judge — a position that leads the entire judicial branch of state government, and the state's highest court. Brian Ginsberg, an appellate attorney and partner at Harris Beach PLLC, joins us with insight.
The New York Working Families Party organized on the ground to deliver for progressive candidates in last month's elections. We check in on their strategy, and what's ahead with State Director Sochie Nnaemeka.
A new On The Bill looks at New York's "Bottle Bill," and what environmental advocates want done with it.
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On the latest edition of New York NOW (12/09/22):
New York has a new SUNY chancellor, and a controversy involving the chief of staff for New York's attorney general. Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us to discuss.
Rep.-Elect Mike Lawler made national news when he beat a powerful Democrat in last month's election. He joins us to discuss that, and the future of the Republican party.
What's on the table for immigration reform, with Republican taking control of the House next year? Eddie Taveras, political director of immigration campaigns at FWD.US, joins us.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW:
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, is picked as the next Democratic leader in the House, and Albany heads to the Supreme Court. We'll discuss.
Michael Gormley from Newsday and Zach Williams from the New York Post join us for this week's panel.
Inspector General Lucy Lang joins us to discuss her first year in office, New York's massive unemployment fraud, and more.Learn More: nynow.org

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On this special edition of New York NOW:
New York's infrastructure — roads, bridges, rail, and more — get an average grade of "C" from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Assm. Angelo Santabarbara, who's an engineer himself, joins us to discuss.
The New York State Education Department has launched a new program to connect New York's next generation with civics. We'll take you inside that initiative.
School boards have gained a lot of attention in recent years. But what is a school board, and what does it do? We'll explain.
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On this week's edition of New York NOW:
New York's overdose crisis got worse during the pandemic, after a few years of progress. Reporter Alexis Young explores new strategies for addressing the epidemic.
Affordable housing continues to be hard to find in New York, where an overall housing shortage persists. James Lloyd from the New York State Association for Affordable Housing joins us to explain.
We're at the half-way point in New York's state budget, and the state just released a progress report. Patrick Orecki from the Citizens Budget Commission has details.
 
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Election Day in New York has come and gone, and the results are in. We'll tell you what happened at the polls. Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and David Lombardo from The Capitol Pressroom join us to break down the results, and what they mean moving forward.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (11/04/22):
Election Day is Tuesday, and voters will make their choice in the races for governor, state attorney general, state comptroller, U.S. Senate, and more. We'll have a preview.
Yancey Roy from Newsday and Anna Gronewold from Politico NY join us with analysis.
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, a Democrat who also leads the party's campaign arm in the Senate, joins us with his perspective ahead of Tuesday.
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On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (10/21/22):
Rep. Lee Zeldin is the Republican nominee in this year's race for New York governor. He joins us to discuss his background, top issues facing New Yorkers, and more.
New polls show the race for governor tightening.
Amazon workers in the Albany area reject efforts to form what would've been the second union in the company's history.
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