New York NOW

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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Post Primary Day, New York Health Act, NY High Court Shift

On this week’s edition of New York NOW: Tuesday was Primary Day, and the sitting mayors were defeated in Buffalo and Rochester. Additionally, New York City used a system called “ranked-choice” to vote.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post sits down with us to talk about those stories.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s two nominees for the Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, were confirmed earlier this month, but not without some pushback. Vin Bonventre from Albany Law School joins us to talk about expectations.
And the New York Health Act, which would overhaul healthcare in the state, didn’t pass during this legislative session, but proponents aren’t giving up.
Brooklyn Senator Jabari Brisport and Elisabeth Benjamin from the Community Service Society of New York join to discuss the issue moving forward. 
 
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Reopening New York, Race for NYC Mayor, Celebrating Juneteenth

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York has reached a high-enough vaccination rate among adults to lift most COVID-19 restrictions.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio joins us with the latest news and analysis.
Primary elections in New York will be held on Tuesday, June 22, and the most consequential race in the state is that of New York City mayor, who usually holds a lot of clout in Albany. 
We'll preview the primary and tell you about the top contenders for New York City mayor with Josefa Velasquez from THE CITY and Jenna Flanagan from WNET's Metrofocus.
And this is the first year New York will formally celebrate the holiday of Juneteenth, but it's been around a while. What is it, and how should it be celebrated? We'll have that story.
 
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The 2021 Legislative Session Ends: What Happened? And Reflecting on 10 Years of Marriage Equality

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Lawmakers wrap up this year's legislative session with a number of policy items, from parole reform to new gun laws. We'll have details.
Plus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nominees to New York's highest court are confirmed.
Our own Darrell Camp and Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio join us with everything you need to know about the end of session, and more.
And it's been 10 years since New York legalized same-sex marriage. At the time, New York was the largest state to do so. 
Assemblymember Danny O'Donnell, D-Manhattan led the charge, and has continued to push LGBTQ legislation. He joins us.
 
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End of Session Preview, New York Health Act, Curbing Carbon Emissions

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Lawmakers are scheduled to leave Albany for the year after June 10. What's going to happen in the final days of this year's legislative session? We'll take a look.
Our own Darrell Camp and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers have a preview of top issues to come in the next few days, and the news of the week.
The New York Health Act would set up a single-payer health care system in New York, but business groups say it would be bad for the state's bottom line.
Lev Ginsburg from the New York State Business Council and Edward Farrell from the Retired Public Employees Association join us to discuss.
And lawmakers in New York are considering adopting a Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which could curb carbon emissions. Julie Tighe from the New York League of Conservation Voters is with us to explain. 
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Rest of Session, Suing Gun Manufacturers, 'Less is More' Parole Bill

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced two nominees to fill vacancies on the state’s highest court: the Court of Appeals. We'll have details.
Zach Williams from City & State Magazine, and David Lombardo from Capitol Pressroom join us for analysis on the news of the week, including what's ahead for the rest of this year's legislative session.
Assemblymember Pat Fahy, D-Albany, is co-sponsoring a bill aimed at making it easier for gun manufacturers to be sued if their products are used in crimes. That comes as many areas of the state, including her district, have seen an increase in gun violence. 
Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, D-Brooklyn, is proposing a bill that would limit the enforcement of technical violations of parole. That’s aimed at minimizing recidivism in certain communities.
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Cuomo Controversies Update, Rob Astorino, Clean Slate Bill

On this week's edition of New York NOW: We learned more this week in a few of the controversies surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo. We'll have details.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post and Ryan Taranelli from the New York Law Journal are here with analysis on the news of the week, including what's ahead for the rest of this year's legislative session.
Rob Astorino, former Westchester County Executive, is running for governor. He ran in 2014, but wants a rematch against Cuomo. He makes his case in a field that could become crowded in the coming weeks. 
Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing a bill called Clean Slate, which would clear someone's criminal history after they've served their sentence, including parole. We'll tell you more about the bill, and what people are saying about it.
 
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COVID Milestones, Cuomo's Comments, Stacking NY's High Court, Impeachment Precedent

On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York hits new COVID-19 milestones on vaccines and hospitalizations, and Gov. Cuomo comes under fire for comments on sexual harassment.
Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network and our reporter Darrell Camp are in studio with an update.
The New York Court of Appeals, the state equivalent of SCOTUS, will have three vacancies for Cuomo to fill this year. Vin Bonventre from Albany Law School has details and analysis.
And only one other governor in New York state history has ever faced impeachment. We explore the story of William Sulzer, and compare it to today, with Jack O'Donnell, author of "Bitten By the Tiger," and a political analyst with O'Donnell & Associates.
 
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