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 May 06, 2013
Monday May 06, 2013
With the end of the legislative session two months away, Republican Conference Leader Dean Skelos discusses the top debates including his resistance to the abortion part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's women's agenda. Skelos also weighs in on casino gambling, election reform proposals, and his regrets on how gun control laws were handled.
Monday Apr 29, 2013
Monday Apr 29, 2013
A bill to legalize the controversial sport of Mixed Martial Arts has passed the state senate each of the last 4 years. However, it's never been brought to the floor for a vote in the Assembly chamber. Momentum seems to be in MMA's favor this year & Rochester Assemblyman Joe Morelle, the sponsor in his chamber, is now second in command. Also, we discuss the latest news at the Reporters Roundtable.
Monday Apr 22, 2013
Monday Apr 22, 2013
Over the last five years, the Dept of Health & the Dept of Environmental Conservation released studies that the air Tonawanda residents were breathing could be hazardous to their health. To draw attention to what they call a 'cancer crisis,' residents have formed the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York. Also, state business leaders discuss the budget & how it affects the people they represent.
Monday Apr 15, 2013
Monday Apr 15, 2013
Former Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch joins us to discuss the financial crisis facing New York's towns and cities. Ravitch explains what troubles him the most and weighs in on the state budget. Also, Jonathan Soros, founder of the Super PAC 'Friends of Democracy' and son of the billionaire hedge fund manager George Soros, makes his case for campaign finance reform.
Monday Apr 08, 2013
Monday Apr 08, 2013
The NY Safe Act has upset a lot of New Yorkers and spurred multiple lawsuits to overturn it. We take a look at the stricter gun control measures, define the key sections of the bill, and go to a shooting range to learn more about which rifles are legal and which are not. Also, at the Reporters Roundtable, we examine the arrests of three state legislators and the ethical questions raised.
Monday Apr 01, 2013
Monday Apr 01, 2013
For the first time in 30 years, the governor and lawmakers passed an on-time budget for the third year in a row. Despite the feat, many lawmakers are not happy with the outcome or the process. The senate finished voting at 4:30am while the Assembly wrapped up at midnight two days later. We discuss the budget process and analyze the new budget and what it means for Governor Cuomo and legislators.
Monday Mar 25, 2013
Monday Mar 25, 2013
Residents of western Finger Lakes communities were surprised when the DEC included 'procedures for oil and gas procurement' in its Unit Management Plan for the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest. The possibility of hydrofracking has many people concerned about their environment and drinking water. Also, analysis of the budget framework agreed upon by the governor and legislative leaders.
Monday Mar 18, 2013
Monday Mar 18, 2013
New York Dream Act sponsor Queens State Senator Jose Peralta sits down with us to talk about the importance of the legislation and his disappointment in Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein for neglecting to include it in the 2013-14 fiscal plan. Also, one week before the imposed budget deadline, we gather at the Reporters Roundtable to discuss issues that are on the table.
Monday Mar 11, 2013
Monday Mar 11, 2013
After a busy week in Albany we analyze the latest headlines at an expanded Reporters Roundtable. With the budget deadline looming, we discuss what the 'big asks' will be from both republicans and democrats. Also, we talk about the Assembly's passage of a two year moratorium on hydraulic fracturing and possible amendments to the NYSAFE Act.
Monday Mar 04, 2013
Monday Mar 04, 2013
Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) sits down with us to discuss her path to making history by becoming the first woman to lead a legislative conference at the capitol. She also shares what she enjoys most about public service and the goals she's working toward. We also review the week's top stories including the gun rally that drew upwards of 5,000 people to the capitol.
