New York NOW
’New York NOW’ is New York State’s Emmy Award-winning, in-depth public affairs program, featuring news, interviews and analysis from the Capitol in Albany. Each week, ’New York NOW’ probes politicians, civil servants, journalists and others to examine the impact of public policy on residents of the Empire State.
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Episodes
Friday Jun 15, 2018
Friday Jun 15, 2018
Examine the Poor People's Campaign going on in New York. Its mission is to bring to light the plight of systemic poverty and racism, militarism, and ecological devastation. The New York coordinator Barbara Smith of Albany sits down for an interview. Also, get an analysis of the week's news.
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Sunday Jun 10, 2018
Sunday Jun 10, 2018
Queens Senator Mike Gianaris sits down to discuss how the gridlock could affect legislation in the last two weeks of the session. The Astoria native is also once again leading the charge for his party in the battle to take back the majority.
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Friday Jun 01, 2018
Friday Jun 01, 2018
It's been almost a decade since the "Senate Coup" brought a stalemate to the chamber, but the old days may be coming back.
Republican Tom Croci's decision to return to active duty in the U.S. Navy means the State Senate has an equal number of members in both conferences. If the 31 senators on both sides of the aisle vote along party lines, nothing will get passed.
Dave Lombardo of the Times Union and Dan Clark of Politifact New York join the Reporters Roundtable this week to analyze the dramatic events that took place inside the Capitol.
Also, we'll hear from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie as his Democratic conference looks into the possible legalization of sports betting and marijuana.For more news, visit nynow.org
Friday May 25, 2018
Friday May 25, 2018
The Democrats overwhelmingly selected Governor Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General candidate Tish James, and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli to represent them this fall. Cuomo, despite the fact that he is a heavy favorite to beat Democratic challenger Cynthia Nixon in the September primary, still brought in the biggest names in his party for support. Hillary Clinton endorsed him on Wednesday and Joe Biden nominated him 24 hours later.
On the Republican side, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is at the top of the ticket. He's joined on the ballot by Keith Wofford, the first GOP African American nominee for Attorney General and Jonathan Trichter for comptroller.
Ken Lovett of the Daily News and Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio join us for analysis.For more news, visit nynow.org
Friday May 18, 2018
Friday May 18, 2018
Still reeling from the shocking fall of former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a bipartisan group of legislators in Albany held hearings to find his successor. Acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood appears to be the favorite to fill the role until the end of the calendar year. She has already stated she will not seek election to the position.
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Friday May 11, 2018
Friday May 11, 2018
After the initial shock over the abuse allegations that caused Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to resign, lawmakers are now focusing on picking his replacement. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced the chamber was accepting applications until Friday and will begin the interview process next week. Jockeying has begun but will lawmakers select an Albany lawmaker or someone outside the Capitol?
We'll have reaction and analysis this week at the Reporters Roundtable with Yancey Roy of Newsday and Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio. Join us on your local PBS station.
Friday May 04, 2018
Friday May 04, 2018
In the last week, five Senate Republicans have opted not to run for re-election. Long Island’s Tom Croci and Bill Larkin of the Hudson Valley are the latest to say they won’t be returning to Albany in 2019. Also, get an analysis of the week’s news at the Reporters Roundtable.
Learn more: nynow.org
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
She's been a pioneer for women in the broadcast journalism field for decades and this week Cokie Roberts of ABC News and NPR sits down to discuss her career and the current state of politics in 2018.
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Friday Apr 20, 2018
Friday Apr 20, 2018
Governor Andrew Cuomo issues an executive order that will now allow parolees to vote. Biographer Scott Greenberger discusses the forgotten Gilded Age where Chester A. Arthur went from political hack to surprising reformer. The Reporters Roundtable analyzes the week in political news.
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Friday Apr 13, 2018
Friday Apr 13, 2018
Those with good memories will recall the former governor that Andrew Cuomo constantly lavished during his first year in office. Ironically, it wasn't his father Mario.
Cuomo thought so highly of Al Smith that he featured his portrait in the Red Room during the beginning of his tenure. He often told the story of how "The Happy Warrior" consolidated state government and set a new standard for progressive politics.
This week on the program, Dr. Robert Chiles sits down with us to discuss his new book on the former four-term governor and presidential candidate titled "The Revolution of '28: Al Smith, American Progressivism, and the Coming of the New Deal."
Also, reporters Mike Gormley of Newsday and Ken Lovett of the Daily News analyze the week's news.For more news, visit nynow.org
