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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Episodes
Monday Jun 23, 2014
Monday Jun 23, 2014
Casey Seiler, Jimmy Vielkind, and Karen DeWitt discuss the big deals on teacher evaluations and medical marijuana agreed upon in the legislative session. This past week, a bill was passed aimed at curbing addiction and abuse to heroin and opioids. Also, Casey Seiler interviews retiring Long Island legislator Harvey Weisenberg.
Monday Jun 16, 2014
Monday Jun 16, 2014
Historic Lake George has become home to a number of invasive species. Five have specifically been identified: Asian Clams, Spiny Water Flea, Zebra Mussels, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, & Eurasian Milfoil. We take a look at a pilot program which requires all boats entering the lake to be inspected both before and after they enter the water. Also, analysis of the week's news including end of session issues.
Monday Jun 09, 2014
Monday Jun 09, 2014
Conversation with Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins who may become majority leader in January as Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pledged to support a Democrat-controlled senate. We ask her about her discussions with the governor concerning his pledge, what democrats would try and get passed if they got control, and how things could be different this time around if her party won the majority.
Monday Jun 02, 2014
Monday Jun 02, 2014
Governor Andrew Cuomo accepted his party's nomination for the second time at the Democratic Convention. We have extended coverage of his speech and the speech of new Lieutenant Governor Nominee Kathy Hochul. We also sit down for a conversation with renominated Attorney General Eric Schneiderman who talks about his low numbers in recent polls.
Monday Jun 02, 2014
Monday Jun 02, 2014
Both houses of state government have introduced bills to combat the growing problems associated with heroin. We talk with the mother of a teenage victim looks at the different pieces of legislation from both parties as the state tries to curtail the impact of this addictive drug. Also, we analyze the repercussions of a possible third party candidate for governor by the Working Families Party.
Monday May 19, 2014
Monday May 19, 2014
At an extended Reporters Roundtable we discuss what transpired during the New York State GOP Convention in Westchester County as Rob Astorino unanimously became the official Republican nominee for governor. The lieutenant governor nominee, Chemung County Sheriff Christopher Moss, is the first African-American ever on the statewide GOP ticket. Is the GOP unified moving forward in 2014?
Monday May 12, 2014
Monday May 12, 2014
The Federal Government has declared 19 counties in and around the Finger Lakes disaster areas thanks to the brutally cold winter brought on by the 'Polar Vortex.' Learn what help is being offered to vineyard owners who have lost anywhere from 50-100% of their crop. Also, we discuss the start of Joe Bruno's second trial and the decision by Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy not to seek re-election.
Monday May 05, 2014
Monday May 05, 2014
Ravitch is promoting his book 'So Much to Do' and reflects back on his time in public service, and gives his feelings on how Andrew Cuomo is dealing with New York's fiscal problems. The reporters roundtable is analyzing the latest news out of Albany, including the meeting of the New York Gaming Facility Location Board and the individuals interested in operating future casinos in New York State.
Monday Apr 28, 2014
Monday Apr 28, 2014
We sit-down with Rob Astorino who hopes to be the 57th NYS Governor. The Westchester County Executive is expected to be his party’s nominee when the GOP state convention ends. Hear his thoughts on his campaign and Cuomo's efforts as governor. We also look at a bill that would make assault on a process server a felony. Lastly, we discuss agenda items that will be debated in the legislative session.
Monday Apr 21, 2014
Monday Apr 21, 2014
Lyme disease is commonly thought of as the worst case scenario for a tick bite, but some doctors are now warning that there are other tick-carried pathogens that are making people sick. We examine the lesser known health threats transmitted by the common deer tick. Also, at our Reporters Roundtable, we discuss changes in the Democratic Committee, and the deadline to register assault weapons.
