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.
Episodes
Feb 10, 2017
Feb 10, 2017
26 min
Assemblyman Michael Blake, a longtime staffer for former President Barack Obama, is running for a vice-chair spot in the Democratic National Committee. The Bronx lawmaker, 34, has had people say he's too young to run for such a lofty goal. We sit down with Blake to discuss why he's running, his views on current President Donald Trump and his time working for Obama.
Feb 9, 2017
Feb 9, 2017
13 min
In our latest chapter of the NYN Throwdown, David Lombardo of New York StateWatch takes on Zach Hutchins of The Business Council to determine which Capital Region native has a better grasp on (sometimes completely random) Empire State trivia.
Questions on the Yankees, former Governor George Pataki and former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno are just three of the many thrown at our contestants. Take a listen!
Feb 3, 2017
Feb 3, 2017
26 min
Is Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan weighing a run for governor in 2018? The longtime Long Island legislator addresses the speculation and discusses the budget, his relationship with Governor Cuomo and the rocky first week of Donald Trump's administration. Also, the week in news including joint budget hearings, Conservative Party conference, and lobby day for Family Planning Advocates.
Jan 27, 2017
Jan 27, 2017
24 min
We analyze news from Governor Cuomo's gaggle in Rochester including his claims regarding the controversial 'Start-Up New York' program. Also, Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) weighs in on the first week of President Trump’s administration.
Jan 23, 2017
Jan 23, 2017
25 min
Review and analysis of the newly released executive budget and the unorthodox roll-out by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Also, 34 years ago this month Mario Cuomo was sworn-in as New York's 52nd Governor. Barely a week into his first term he was faced with an immediate crisis: 19 guards were held hostage at the notorious Sing Sing prison.
Jan 20, 2017
Jan 20, 2017
13 min
In our latest edition of the New York NOW Throwdown, Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio (and of course NYN) and Barb Bartoletti of the League of Women Voters go head-to-head in our Empire State quiz show.
Bartoletti is one of the go-to good government advocates for reporters in Albany. She has been the legislative director for the LWV of New York State since 1988. DeWitt has been a Capitol reporter since that same time period.
Can they name Andrew Cuomo's age? How well do they know a famous Long Island singer and can they recognize the voice of a former NYC Mayor? Take a listen to find out how well they know NYS political, geographical and pop culture trivia!
Jan 17, 2017
Jan 17, 2017
24 min
Did Governor Andrew Cuomo help or hurt himself by taking a regional approach to the annual message? We take a deep dive into Gov. Cuomo's new approach to the annual State of the State by reviewing his stops throughout the past week where he gave his annual address to six different audiences instead of the usual message to the state legislature.
Jan 13, 2017
Jan 13, 2017
13 min
Our latest podcast features a one-on-one with Barbara Bartoletti of The League of Women Voters. A longtime good-government advocate, she has been the LWV Legislative Director since 1988 and is a go-to "goo-goo" for reporters that cover the State Capitol.
She sits down with our Karen DeWitt to discuss Governor Cuomo's regional approach to this year's State of the State and some of the more memorable scandals Albany has endured over the past few decades. Enjoy!
Jan 6, 2017
Jan 6, 2017
25 min
Preview the upcoming State of the State addresses by Governor Andrew Cuomo that will take place in six cities across the state. Also, a history lesson on the last time the State of the State was drastically changed under former Governor Al Smith.
Dec 27, 2016
Dec 27, 2016
26 min
We take a look back at the scandals that hit the state’s economic development arm including the indictment of Andrew Cuomo’s close ally Joe Percoco, the investigations surrounding NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, and the never-ending storyline of who will control the state senate.
