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 Dec 07, 2015
Monday Dec 07, 2015
Former Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty of operating several corrupt schemes in which he essentially monetized his powerful position as leader of the Assembly to illegally gain over $4 million dollars. This week we have reaction and analysis of the verdict which leaves Silver facing up to around 20 years in prison.
Monday Nov 30, 2015
Monday Nov 30, 2015
Author Stephen Silverman discusses his book 'The Catskills: Its History and How it Changed America,' where he examines the country's first great vacationland through the poets, gangsters and the rich and famous that frequented the area. Also, Kermit Roosevelt, great-great grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, on his fictional thriller that looks at how America treated Japanese Americans during WWII.
Monday Nov 23, 2015
Monday Nov 23, 2015
Outgoing Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman reflects upon his time in office and discusses the mandatory retirement age of 70, which he faces later this year. Meanwhile, this week's Reporter's Roundtable takes a look at the legislative leaders facing federal corruption charges and the lawsuit filed by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman against fantasy sports websites Draft Kings and Fan Duel.
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Hunting season has begun across the state and how best to control the population is a topic being debated among hunters, forestry experts and animal rights advocates. We take a look at the arguments in our Innovation Trail report. At our Reporters Roundtable we discuss the week's events including the minimum wage for state workers and the first harvest of medical marijuana plants.
Monday Nov 09, 2015
Monday Nov 09, 2015
Senator Fred Akshar discusses his victory over Democrat Barbara Fiala in the 52nd Senate District special election. Lawmaker Tom Libous lost his seat after he was found guilty of lying to the FBI. Akshar, a Republican like Libous, now represents his home region which has been hurting economically. Also, Jimmy Vielkind describes the scene as former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver went on trial.
Monday Nov 02, 2015
Monday Nov 02, 2015
Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell (D-Maine) discusses efforts to broker peace in Northern Ireland & where the current political climate ranks in our nation's history. Highlights & analysis of the televised debate between candidates for the only state senate race, Barbara Fiala (D) & Fred Akshar (R). Also, a look at the comptroller's formula for measuring a town's fiscal health.
Monday Oct 26, 2015
Monday Oct 26, 2015
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joins us to discuss his office's investigation into the popular fantasy football websites, his probe into the Volkswagen emissions fraud scandal and his crusade against the ever-changing designer drugs. Also, at our Reporters Roundtable we analyze the week's headlines including Uber's push to get their business into upstate.
Monday Oct 19, 2015
Monday Oct 19, 2015
20 years ago, residents of the greater Plattsburgh area were worried about their future. Now, local leaders share the bright economic outlook. Former Congressman Bill Owens, a Plattsburgh native and former Air Force Captain, discusses how the city was able to rebound from the closure of the air force base. We also talk North Country politics with longtime Champlain Valley journalist Thom Hallock.
Monday Oct 12, 2015
Monday Oct 12, 2015
Longtime SUNY Chancellor Clifton Wharton discusses his new autobiography 'Privilege and Prejudice: The Life of A Black Pioneer,' his role as the president of Michigan State University, and his relationship with the Rockefeller family. We also look at 'The Dragon Lives Here: Heroin in the Capital Region,' a joint venture between WMHT and the Times Union that probes the heroin epidemic.
Monday Oct 05, 2015
Monday Oct 05, 2015
Gov. Cuomo announced the formation of a task force to look at the implementation of Common Core. The panel will review standards, curriculum guidance & resources, develop a process to ensure tests fit curricula & standards, examine the impact of the current moratorium on recording Common Core tests scores on students records, & examine how districts can reduce the quantity & duration of tests.
