New York NOW

Ida‘s Impact, Extraordinary Eviction Session, NY‘s Opioid Crisis

Several New Yorkers have died after flooding downstate from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Now, Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to prepare for the next storm.
Lawmakers made a special trip back to Albany this week to act on evictions, New York's marijuana legalization roll-out, and more. We'll have details.
Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg News, and Ryan Tarinelli from the New York Law Journal join to discuss the news of the week.
International Overdose Awareness Day was this week. Sen. Pete Harckam, the chair of the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance abuse joins to discuss the opioid crisis.
President Biden set Aug. 31 as the deadline for the U.S. military to leave Afghanistan, but his plan wasn't without its critics. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the presumptive GOP nominee for governor, shares his thoughts as an Iraq veteran. 
 
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Gov. Kathy Hochul, Cuomo's Out, Eviction Moratorium Deadline

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Kathy Hochul is sworn into office as the 57th governor of the state of New York and the first woman to serve in the role — and she's picked a lieutenant governor.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo leaves office, but it doesn't look like he's going quietly.
Zach Williams from City & State and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers are here to discuss that and the other news of the week.
New York's eviction moratorium is about to expire, and with action from the state, stakeholders are warning of a major homelessness crisis. 
Former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who now heads WIN, a homelessness services provider, joins us to discuss what she thinks should happen, and what's next.
And the Delta variant continues to spread around New York. Darrell Camp talks to an infectious disease expert.
 
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Hochul's Rise, Cuomo's Last Days, Voting Rights Reform

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul will take office next week. What are we expecting out of her first days in office?
At the same time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is entering his final days in office. What's next for him?
Anna Gronewold from POLITICO and Yancey Roy from Newsday join us to discuss.
The state Legislature is considering a bill that would make it harder for landlords to evict their tenants. Darrell Camp reports.
And later: After a handful of states began approving laws that appeared to limit access to voting, Congress is considering federal election reform that could make it easier to make it to the ballot box. Rosemary Rivera from Citizen Action of New York shares her perspective.
 
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Cuomo Resigns, Hochul to Become Acting Governor, Will Impeachment Continue?

On this week’s edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned, making Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul the soon-to-be 57th governor of New York state, and the first woman to serve in the role.
We'll discuss how we got here, and what could be coming next, including if the Legislature will go through with impeachment against Cuomo with him leaving office.
Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay joins us to discuss the future of impeachment, and how Hochul may interact with the Legislature
Plus, who is Kathy Hochul? We'll have a look at her life and career, and what led her to this moment
 
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Cuomo's Harassment Conundrum, AG's Report In-Depth, Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins

Claims of sexual harassment made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo are found to be credible by independent investigators with the New York Attorney General's Office.
Senate Majority LeaderAndrea Stewart-Cousins joins us with her reaction, and what's next for Cuomo if he doesn't resign.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post, and our own Darrell Camp are here with analysis on what this means for Cuomo, and how it could all play out.
 
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Delta Variant Dilemma, State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs, Immigration Reform Update

On this week’s edition of New York NOW: As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in New York amid the Delta variant, Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes a new push for the vaccine.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and our own Darrell Camp join us to discuss that and the news of the week.
State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs joins us to discuss the party's strategy in next year's elections, including the race for governor.
And Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NY-13, and Eddie Taveras from FWD.US break down the possibility of immigration reform in Congress, including a potential pathway to citizenship.
 
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Cuomo's Strategy Amid Probe, Electric Vehicle Expansion, COVID-19 Front Lines

On this week’s edition of New York NOW: Dual probes into Gov. Cuomo from the Assembly and the Attorney General's Office continue, but the administration's strategy shifts. We'll tell you more.
Jimmy Vielkind from the Wall Street Journal and Josh Solomon from the Times Union join us with analysis on that and other news from the week.
Lawmakers want to expand access to electric vehicles in New York to help meet the state's climate goals, but that's easier said than done. Darrell Camp has details.
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, local governments in New York scrambled to provide services to their communities, and it wasn't easy. Now, they've written it all down for history.
"Our Darkest Hours: New York County Leadership & the COVID Pandemic" is a new collection of experiences during the pandemic, and all proceeds from the book will benefit food pantries across the state.
We take you back to the front lines of COVID-19 with Stephen Acquario from the New York State Association of Counties and Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, who's also president of the County Executives of America.
 
 
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Eye on Ethics, Rep. Lee Zeldin's Run for Governor, Cuomo's Partnership

On this week’s edition of New York NOW: New York is notorious for its spotty record on public ethics, and lawmakers want to take new steps toward reform. We'll have details.
Rep. Lee Zeldin, the presumptive Republican nominee for governor in next year's election, stops by with an update on his campaign, and his strategy to win.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a new partnership with likely next New York City Mayor Eric Adams, focused on crime.
Ryan Tarinelli from the New York Law Journal and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers join us for this week's panel on the news of the week.
And payments have started for the enhanced Child Tax Credit, part of the American Rescue Plan. Darrell Camp has more.
 
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Cuomo's Gun Crime Plan, Andrew Giuliani's Run for Governor, Adult Survivors Act

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveils a plan to curb gun crime in New York, as shootings continue to climb. We'll have details and analysis.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network join us for this week's panel.
Andrew Giuliani, a Republican candidate for governor and the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, joins us to discuss his campaign.
And the Adult Survivors Act, legislation to create new legal options for victims of adult sex crimes, passed the State Senate unanimously, but didn't get a vote in the Assembly this year. Darrell Camp explains what happened, and what's ahead.

Impeachment Update, State Republican Chair Nick Langworthy, Alcohol-To-Go

On this week’s edition of New York NOW: A new step in Cuomo impeachment probe, as the Assembly Judiciary Committee announces subpoenas as part of the inquiry. 
We'll have details and POLITICO's Bill Mahoney joins us with analysis on that and the news of the week.
Restaurants continue to struggle as the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, and last week they lost a major lifeline when alcohol-to-go ended with 24 hours notice. We'll take a deep dive into the issue.
State Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy joins us to discuss his party's strategy heading into next year's elections, including the selection of Rep. Lee Zeldin as the party's presumptive nominee for governor. 
And Darrell Camp tells us what happened when Republican leaders from across the state met in Albany this week.
 
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