New York NOW

A Look Back at the Political Debate Across New York

From the sometimes contentious community forum with North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to the question of the legality of "lulus" for members of the Independent Democratic Conference, we analyze the news with Ken Lovett of The Daily News and Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio.
 
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Ridesharing Comes to New York

After years of waiting, New Yorkers on Long Island and upstate will finally be able to take advantage of ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft as soon as this summer. The bill was passed in April's state budget and we take a deep dive into the legislation including  how it may affect the traditional taxi cab industry. Also, at the Reporters Roundtable, we discuss the just-passed American Health Care Act. Visit nynow.org for more. 

NYN Throwdown: Millennials go head-to-head

The sixth edition of our New York State trivia battle is here!
Up-and-coming reporters Keshia Clukey of Politico New York and Ashley Hupfl of City and State square off against each other as they are quizzed on topics like state politics, geography, infrastructure, and other Empire State pop culture topics.
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Journalist on Rural America's Support for Trump

 
When Wall Street trader-turned-journalist Chris Arnade started his cross-country trip his focus was on chronicling addiction. Another story consistently appeared, though: Rural America's support for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. We sit down with Arnade to discuss the people he's met and the stories he's discovered while on his 175,000 mile journey.For more news and to stream porgrams, visit nynow.org.
Find Chris Arnade on Twitter: @Chris_Arnade

End of Session Issues

The budget is finished, but how much more will the legislature accomplish before the end of session in June?  Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio and Bill Mahoney of Politico New York help us sort out what may be priorities for lawmakers. Also, the Olympic Regional Development Authority has a new leader.  Our Matt Ryan traveled to Lake Placid to interview Mike Pratt.
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Cuomo’s Post-Budget Victory Tour

Governor Andrew Cuomo goes on a post-budget victory tour of the state. The Reporter's Roundtable analyzes highlights of the newly passed state budget. Also, Chief Judge John Roberts speaks at an assembly at RPI and a recap of Congressman John Faso's town hall.

Town Hall with Congressman John Faso

New York NOW Special Edition featuring a Town Hall conversation with Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) of New York's 19th Congressional District. The conversation is moderated by New York NOW managing editor, Matt Ryan and Casey Seiler of the Times Union. #FasoTownHall
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Analyzing the Faso town hall

If you haven't already done so, check out the entire 90-minute event we had with Rep. John Faso (R-Hudson Valley). 
Reporters Bethany Bump of the Times Union and Josefa Velasquez of Politico NY join Matt Ryan to analyze Faso's performance, the civility of the crowd and the protesters outside the television station.

Budget Impasse Turns to Agreement

UPDATE: Friday night (April 7, 2017) Governor Cuomo announced an agreement on a $153 billion spending plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year.Capitol observers this week felt like they were riding on a pendulum inside one of the antique senate clocks.  
More than once it seemed like lawmakers had struck a budget deal, only to have it fall apart a short while later.  Some of the sticking points include Raise the Age, one of the controversial bills inside the state's spending plan. Rick Karlin of the Times Union and Mike Gormley of Newsday help analyze the week's news at our Reporters Roundtable.Explore additional coverage at http://www.nynow.org 

Last-Minute Budget Negotiations

Analysis of the major sticking points in budget negotiations. With an 11:59pm Friday deadline, the state's spending plan will most likely be late this year. Also on the program, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo aide Jim Malatras joins us to discuss his new role as president of the Rockefeller Institute of Government.