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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Monday Jul 11, 2016
Monday Jul 11, 2016
The Times Union released a special report called 'Toxic Risks' which takes an in-depth look at some of the polluted Superfund sites across the Capital Region. Included in the investigative venture is a series of stories about the town of Hoosick Falls which has captured the environmental spotlight due its water crisis. Also, discussion of the Start-Up NY job numbers.
Monday Jun 27, 2016
Monday Jun 27, 2016
With the legislative session over, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs bills to combat the heroin and opioid crisis. The Reporters Roundtable discusses a last-minute bill passed that will tax fantasy sports sites, a lack of ethics reform, Buffalo Billion and more. In the final Chasing the Dream installment, take a close look at regional programs that connect low-income families with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Monday Jun 20, 2016
In November 2015, Hoosick Falls residents learned their water was contaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). In the following months, residents expressed confusion and anger over the inconsistent communication between those affected and their local and state government. Armed with blood test results from the Department of Health revealing contamination levels, residents ask "what's next"?
Monday Jun 13, 2016
Monday Jun 13, 2016
Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, in light of a recent Politico New York article, wants to see state hearings held regarding the PFOA water issue in Hoosick Falls. Residents in the Rensselaer County town received their blood tests that show higher than average levels of the carcinogen but would like a community meeting scheduled with the Department of Health for more context.
Monday Jun 06, 2016
Monday Jun 06, 2016
Convicted felons Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped the Clinton Correctional Facility in northern New York on June 6, 2015 and were on the run for three weeks. Matt was shot and killed, while Sweat was captured. Politico New York's Keshia Clukey joins us to revisit her time covering the story and gives new details about the escape and what may be in the expected inspector general's report.
Tuesday May 31, 2016
Tuesday May 31, 2016
This week marks the 23rd Annual Adirondack Research Consortium where the focus will be on energy, water quality, climate change and the economy. Guests from Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve discuss a number of controversial issues. Also, a look at the plan approved by Gov. Cuomo to remove train tracks from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake and rehabilitate a portion north of Old Forge.
Monday May 23, 2016
Monday May 23, 2016
NY voters went to the polls to vote on their local school budgets and the results are right in line with the passage rate since the enacting of the tax cap five years ago. 36 districts had proposals with tax levies that exceeded the cap, requiring a 60% 'supermajority' to pass and 78% of those were successful. We discuss with NY State School Boards Association Exceutive Director Tim Kremer.
Monday May 16, 2016
Monday May 16, 2016
With limited nurse educators and more nurses reaching retirement age, New York is facing a looming nursing shortage. Learn about efforts to entice more nurses with a masters in science to choose education. Also, we discuss the sentencing of Dean and Adam Skelos and the latest news involving possible transgressions for current and former members of the Cuomo administration.
Monday May 09, 2016
Monday May 09, 2016
No one has covered real estate mogul and now leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump longer than Wayne Barrett. The investigative journalist first wrote about Trump in 1979 and wrote a biography on him in the early 90's just as his empire started to crumble. Hear Barrett's views on Trump including his current rise to fame in the political world.
Monday May 02, 2016
Monday May 02, 2016
The 2016 Presidential race got a bit clearer this week as both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scored big victories. Trump swept all 5 contests in RI, PA, MD, DE and CT, while former NY Senator, Clinton, won 4 of the 5. MSNBC's Steve Kornacki joins us this week to discuss a potential Trump-Clinton match-up, as well as the criticism broadcast news has received regarding their coverage of Trump.
