New York NOW

Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her 2024 State of the State address in the New York State Assembly Chamber.

2023 Legislative Session Recap, What to Expect in 2024

It's a New Year - and the start of a new legislative session at the state Capitol.
We recap the biggest political moments of the last year and unpack the pertinent policy issues expected to shape the 2024 legislative session with David Lombardo, of The Capitol Pressroom, Zach Williams, of Bloomberg Law, and Nick Reisman, of POLITICO.
Join us on Tuesday, January 9th at 1pm for out LIVE coverage of Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State Address.
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The Opioid Crisis in New York State

On this week's edition of New York NOW, we dive into the opioid addiction and overdose crisis in New York state. Raga Justin, of the Times Union, joins us to discuss how the state has been using its opioid settlement funds. We also share episodes from WHMT's series on solutions and stories of the opioid crisis in New York - including the history of drug policy, medication-assisted treatment, virtual support and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. (OASAS)

NY’s Congressional Maps Ruling & AI in Education Explained

The state's Court of Appeals - the highest court in the state - issues a ruling that new Congressional maps need to be drawn. We unpack what that means for elections next year with Vaughn Golden of the New York Post and Zach Williams of Bloomberg Law.
In recent years, there's been a rise in the development and use of artificial intelligence. But what does that mean for educators? Producer Catherine Rafferty spoke with teachers and students about the benefits and challenges of using AI in classrooms.
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A Deep Dive into New York’s Policing, Opioid Overdose Crisis

A new edition of NY&, our civics series, looks at how local policy impact what policing looks like across communities in New York state.
As part of WMHT'S Opioids in New York series, Public health officials and patients share how medication assisted treatment can assist with addiction recovery at Greene County Family Planning.
The Rensselaer County Heroin Coalition is committed to addressing the opioid overdose crisis by providing support and awareness to the issue.
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2024 Legislative Session Preview and Mental Health Advocacy

As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches, dive into the critical intersection of mental health and substance use challenges in New York. InUnity Alliance, led by John Coppola, sheds light on advocacy efforts.
Discover the impactful stories of youth peer advocates counseling their peers and learn about the vision for a more inclusive and supportive mental health landscape.
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Investigating Eric Adams, Graduation Standards, Housing Vouchers Upstate, Kinship Care

Federal prosecutors are investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams, news reports say. We'll explain with WNYC's Jon Campbell.
A commission has presented recommendations for new graduation requirements in New York's schools. Shantel Destra has details.
New York City is allowing housing vouchers to be used outside the five boroughs. Shantel Destra speaks with New York State Association of Counties President and Albany County Executive Dan McCoy about the change.
Suddenly having to care for a child can be overwhelming, but there is help out there. We tell you about resources for kinship care.
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A Deep Dive into New York Governance, Elections, and Housing

Dive deep into the workings of New York's Inspector General Lucy Lang as she shares a two-year update on her office's endeavors, spotlighting instances of misconduct within state government agencies.
In parallel, our NY& civics series takes a closer look at the shifting dynamics of tenant protections in New York, unraveling the complexities of changing housing laws across the state.
 
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State Senate Cannabis Hearing, History of Drug Policy in NYS, the Science of Opioids

On the latest edition of New York NOW (11/03/2023):
The state Senate held a hearing this week with officials from the NYS Office of Cannabis Management to unpack solution to enforce regulation of illegal pot shops.
We sit down with Damien Cornwell, member of the Cannabis Association of New York, to discuss his testimony at the hearing and his concerns over laws and regulations for the retail market.
As part of WMHT'S Opioids in New York series, we examine the statewide history of drug policy and explore the science of opioids.

Environmental Bond Act, NYS Parks Commissioner

Gwendolyn Craig, of Adirondack Explorer, and Rick Karlin, of the Times Union, join the discussion on the state's Environmental Bond Act.
Ahead of the centennial anniversary of the state parks system, Erik Kulleseid, commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, talks about his tour of parks across the state.
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