New York NOW

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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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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