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 Jun 22, 2015
Monday Jun 22, 2015
This week in our latest Innovation Trail report, Jenna Flanagan visits one downstate company hoping to grow and distribute medical marijuana after the state passed legislation allowing it last year. Also in the reporters roundtable, we discuss coverage of the last scheduled week of the legislative session.
Monday Jun 15, 2015
Monday Jun 15, 2015
Examine the improbable North Country prison escape and subsequent manhunt with our colleague from Mountain Lake PBS, Thom Hallock. Also, a unique discussion on the importance of the historic Silver v. Pataki lawsuit from earlier this century with former Westchester Assemblyman Richard Brodsky and Bob Bullock of the Rockefeller Institute.
Monday Jun 08, 2015
Monday Jun 08, 2015
Democratic Senator Mike Gianaris joins us this week to discuss the arrest of Dean Skelos, the continuing controversy over education policy, and his conference%apos;s relationship with Governor Andrew Cuomo. We also review the top headlines from a busy week at the Capitol and offer analysis at our Reporters Roundtable.
Monday Jun 01, 2015
Monday Jun 01, 2015
Former NYS Gov. George Pataki announced his presidential run this week in the birthplace of the Republican Party in New Hampshire. Watch extended coverage on his announcement and reaction from Pataki and former members of his administration. We also analyze another contentious week in Albany. Lastly, our Innovation Trail reporter looks at the fight over the extension of rent control.
Monday May 25, 2015
Monday May 25, 2015
After Senator Dean Skelos was arrested and left his position as majority leader, his fellow Long Islander John Flanagan succeeded him after a close conference vote. We sit down with Flanagan to discuss his views on the Dream Act, the Safe Act, and a host of other end-of-session priorities for Republicans. We also take a look at a logger training program that's included in this year's budget.
Monday May 18, 2015
Monday May 18, 2015
Long Island's John Flanagan (R-East Northport) edged out fellow Republican John DeFrancisco (Syracuse) to become Senate Majority Leader after Dean Skelos stepped down following his arrest on federal corruption charges. We analyze the GOP's selection of Flanagan and what it may mean for the conference going forward.
Monday May 11, 2015
Monday May 11, 2015
Recap another hectic week at the State Capitol as Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) tries to desperately hang on to power after his arrest on federal corruption charges. We take a look back in a day-by-day recap, followed by extensive analysis by Mike Gormley of Newsday (Long Island's hometown newspaper), Ken Lovett of The Daily News and our own Jenna Flanagan.
Monday May 04, 2015
Monday May 04, 2015
Karen DeWitt of public radio interviews Attorney General Eric Schneiderman about his current work, whether he supports the same-sex marriage movement, and whether or not he will run for Governor in 2018. Also, Yancey Roy of Newsday analyzes the week's news with Matt Ryan and Casey Seiler.
Monday Apr 27, 2015
Monday Apr 27, 2015
With the passing of the Nurse Practitioners Modernization Act, we look at the challenges it currently faces in gaining acceptance. Stephen Ferrara, the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at Columbia University, joins us to talk about the obstacles, particularly from insurance companies. Also, at our Reporters Roundtable, we discuss Governor Cuomo's trip to Cuba.
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Our Innovation Trail report looks at Connect New York, a program from the Cuomo administration with the goal to give high-speed internet access to under-served urban and rural parts of the state. Also, we preview a severe weather forum that will be held at the University at Albany. Lastly, we examine the recent news that Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos may be facing legal trouble.
