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 Apr 14, 2014
Monday Apr 14, 2014
Assembly bill 909/Senate bill 2490A would allow adoptees to obtain their original birth certificate at the age of 18 and give the biological parents a preference on how they would want to be contacted, if at all. We take a look at the bill from those for and against it. Also, Democrat Bill Samuels discusses Gov. Andrew Cuomo's problems with the left wing of his party.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
We break down the recently enacted state budget and sit down with NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli who discusses his disappointment with the budget's public campaign finance plan. DiNapoli has long been a champion for public campaign financing but explains why he feels the plan is flawed. Also, we head to Albany where Donald Trump joins the anti-SAFE Act rally.
Monday Mar 31, 2014
Monday Mar 31, 2014
The Department of Environmental Conservation released a management plan for the state's mute swan population that immediately became controversial. The agency recommended eliminating the free-ranging birds. Tens of thousands wrote letters and signed petitions asking the agency to not go forward with their initial plan. Also, we discuss extended budget negotiations.
Monday Mar 24, 2014
Monday Mar 24, 2014
Demos Senior Fellow and columnist Richard Brodsky discusses at length Governor Andrew Cuomo's problems with the political left. The former Westchester County Assemblyman also shares his views on late budgets. Additionally, we look at the controversy over the failed Dream Act in the senate, Governor Cuomo's property tax freeze push, and Archbishop Timothy Dolan's visit.
Monday Mar 17, 2014
Monday Mar 17, 2014
Analysis of a proposed tax credit designed to help keep pre-and post-Broadway shows here in New York, particularly upstate. What benefits would this bring to the economy? We talk with Proctors CEO Phillip Morris to learn more. Also, our Innovation Trail report looks at the emerging 3D printing business. At our Reporters Roundtable we discuss the beginning of budget negotiations.
Monday Mar 10, 2014
Monday Mar 10, 2014
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino kicked off his campaign for governor this week citing his success as a Republican in a mostly Democratic county. We learn more about the candidate from a political reporter from Astorino's hometown paper. Also, we look at the legislative tug of war going on between Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. Lastly, we sit down with longtime Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
Monday Mar 03, 2014
Monday Mar 03, 2014
Gov. Cuomo surprised some people in the North Country by reviving the idea of a 'rooftop highway' in his State of the State Address. We examine the debate on what the best course of action is for the long term economic prosperity in Northern NY. Also, we look at the fight at the Port of Albany where residents are concerned about the attempt by Global Companies to modify their air quality permit.
Monday Feb 24, 2014
Monday Feb 24, 2014
For decades it's been one of the most fiercely fought battles in the halls of the State Capitol: Labor Law 240, better known as The Scaffold Law. We examine the arguments from each side. A reform bill has bipartisan support, but in the past it's always died in the Democrat-controlled Assembly Chamber. Is this the year we could see reform? Also, will Republican Rob Astorino run for governor?
Monday Feb 17, 2014
Monday Feb 17, 2014
An interview with the chair of the Black, Hispanic, Puerto Rican and Asian Caucus, Karim Camara. This weekend marks the annual conference for the NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican legislators and Camara talks about the group's priorities in 2014. Also, Jessica Bakeman of Capital NY and Jim Odato of the Times Union discuss the universal pre-K funding packages being offered.
Monday Feb 10, 2014
Monday Feb 10, 2014
Forty educators, politicians, parents, and community members came together for a discussion around the themes presented in P.O.V.'s film 'American Promise.' The film, nearly 14 years in the making, chronicles the lives of two African-American boys as they attend the prestigious Dalton School in New York City. Watch the powerful conversation about race, family, opportunity and privilege.
