New York NOW

What's Next in Albany? Sen. Liz Krueger on JCOPE, Energy from Farmers

On this week's edition of New York NOW: State lawmakers could consider a series of issues before they leave Albany for the year in June. We'll preview a few of them.
State Sen. Liz Krueger, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, chats about the recently passed state budget, and how she thinks lawmakers should overhaul JCOPE, the state's ethics agency, and boost enforcement in New York.
Jimmy Vielkind from the Wall Street Journal joins us with analysis on the latest in Albany.
And what do dairy farmers in New York have to do with natural gas? We'll tell you.
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Inside New York's $212 Billion State Budget, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli

New York has a new $212 billion state budget — the largest in state history. And there's a lot in it.
We have an in-depth look of some of the major items in this year's state budget, like tax hikes, relief for tenants, and the legalization of mobile sports betting.
Then, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli joins us to discuss the new budget, where the state's finances are headed, and how his office plays a role.
Plus, Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Bill Mahoney from POLITICO has an analysis of the budget and more.
 
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New York Legalizes Marijuana, Assembly Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes, Budget Update

On this week's edition of New York NOW: We have an in-depth look at New York's new marijuana legalization law, including what has to happen for retail sales to start, how it changes the state's medical program, and why some already want changes.
Then, Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes led negotiations on legalization. She joins us to discuss the new law, if she's happy with how it turned out, and what's ahead for the conversation on marijuana in New York.
And later, we'll have the latest on the state budget, and an update on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's evolving controversies with Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network.

Budget Deadline Looms, Police Reform Plans Due, Funding NY's New Criminal Justice System

On this week's edition of New York NOW: The state budget is due at the end of March. We have the latest on where negotiations stand, and an update on marijuana legalization in New York.
Zach Williams from City & State NY and Marie French from POLITICO NY join us with the latest news and analysis.
Every local government in New York has until the end of the month to either approve a plan to change policing in their communities or lose state funding. Ava Ayers from the Government Law Center at Albany Law School has an update.
And local district attorneys in New York say the state's recent criminal justice reform laws have created a new need for more funding from the state. We'll explain with Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley, the president of the state DA's Association.
 
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Cuomo's New Strategy, Sen. Michael Gianaris, State Budget Update

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo finds support amid growing claims of misconduct and inappropriate behavior, including sexual harassment, and says again that he has no plans to step down.
Will Cuomo's controversies affect negotiations on the state budget, which is due at the end of March? We take a look.
Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg and Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio have details and analysis.
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, D-Queens, joins us with an update on negotiations around the state budget, and the Legislature's relationship with Cuomo.
 
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Cuomo Pressure Continues, Impeachment Possibilities, Next on Nursing Homes

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo said again this week that he's not planning to resign amidst claims of sexual harassment and an investigation into his administration's handling of nursing homes.
Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post and Marina Villenueve from the Associated Press join us with the latest.
Republicans in the State Assembly are pushing Democrats to move forward with impeachment proceedings for Cuomo. We have more on that with Assemblymember Ed Ra, R-Nassau.
And the controversy over the Cuomo administration's handling of nursing homes continues. Senate Health Chair Gustavo Rivera, D-Bronx, has an update.
 
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Latest on Cuomo Claims, Albany's Sexual Harassment Problem, One Year of COVID-19

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't resign following claims of sexual harassment, but the pressure is building for the three-term governor. Plus, lawmakers change is emergency pandemic powers.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Anna Gronewold from POLITICO New York join us with the latest.
We'll get analysis and perspective from State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, D-Westchester/Bronx, and Leah Hebert from the Sexual Harassment Working Group, a group of former legislative staffers who say they experienced harassment at work.
And it's been a year since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in New York. We'll take a look back at the past year.
 
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Cuomo Under Fire, Sen. Tom O'Mara, State Ed Commissioner Rosa

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing new allegations of sexual harassment, while still under fire over his administration's handling of COVID-19 data on nursing homes.
Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and David Lombardo from The Capitol Pressroom join us with the latest.
Then: Sen. Tom O'Mara is the top-ranking Republican on both the Senate Investigations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. He joins us to discuss the nursing homes controversy and the state budget.
And State Education Commission Dr. Betty A. Rosa shares her thoughts on Gov. Cuomo's budget proposal for New York's schools, how the virus has affected learning, and the search for digital equity.
 
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Nursing Homes Controversy, Marijuana's Economic Impact, Cuts to Libraries

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing national criticism over his administration's handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes, and the data surrounding those facilities. Gov. Cuomo updates his proposal to legalize marijuana. And libraries provide essential services for communities, but they're facing cuts.
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Nursing Homes Latest, Sen. Jim Tedisco, Parole Reform Proposals

On this week's edition of New York NOW: The New York Post reports that the Cuomo administration had long-sought data on nursing homes for months, but didn't disclose it for political reasons. We discuss that and more with Karen DeWitt from New York State Public Radio and Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York. Then: Republicans in the state Legislature want Democrats to hold hearings on COVID-19 in nursing homes, and they're looking for more detailed data from the Cuomo administration. Sen. Jim Tedisco joins us to explain. And Democrats are considering changes to the state's parole system this year. They say it's stacked against people of color, and want to make access to parole easier. Assemblymember Carmen De La Rosa shares her perspective.
 
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