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 23, 2012
Monday Apr 23, 2012
Ed Cox, Republican State Committee Chairman and son-in-law of former president Richard Nixon, discusses opportunities for the GOP in this election year. With new congressional and legislative district lines, Cox sees opportunity for republicans to strengthen their presence in New York. Cox also shares his thoughts on Mitt Romney saying he would be 'very creative' as president.
Monday Apr 16, 2012
Monday Apr 16, 2012
Without the opportunity to consolidate, The Newcomb Central School District's dwindling student population meant possible closure. Instead, the school welcomed international students which helped keep its doors open. The school hopes a bill will pass to allow students to study longer than 1-year. Also, Assemblyman Ron Canestrari tells us what influenced his decision to retire at the end of 2012.
Monday Apr 09, 2012
Monday Apr 09, 2012
Experts on state policy and fiscal issues analyze the recently passed budget, compare it to past years, and discuss the future of on-time state budgets. Is this year's budget an expansion of Cuomo's agenda or a reassertion of power by the legislature? We also head down the Innovation Trail for a look at the NY DREAM Act - legislation aimed at helping young immigrants pay for higher education.
Monday Apr 02, 2012
Monday Apr 02, 2012
For the second year in a row New York has an on-time state budget. Is this the end of late state budgets of the past? We sit down at our Reporters Roundtable to discuss the dynamic between Gov. Cuomo and the legislature and the affect it has on the governor's ability to get things accomplished. We also analyze the items included in the budget as well as what may be negotiated later in the year.
Monday Mar 26, 2012
Monday Mar 26, 2012
Although statewide power is held by Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos believes the Republican economic message will resonate with voters causing them to vote on issues, not by party. Skelos also foresees an on-time budget with only a few items remaining to be settled. Our experts sit down at the Reporters Roundtable to discuss their budget projections and potential obstacles.
Monday Mar 19, 2012
Monday Mar 19, 2012
The irony of 'Sunshine Week,' or the annual celebration of openness in state government, was apparent as the Cuomo administration passed several bills in the middle of the night including an expanded DNA databank, approval of more casino gambling, new redistricting lines, and pension reform. We analyze the bills and whether the process Cuomo took to get them will cause him to lose supporters.
Monday Mar 12, 2012
Monday Mar 12, 2012
Queens Senator Mike Gianaris (D) says proposed changes to the constitution regarding redistricting would be a 'complete disaster' in terms of reform. Gianaris trusts that Gov. Cuomo would veto any product from LATFOR and says the way to fair and transparent lines is to veto the proposed lines and rely on the courts draw them. The Reporters Roundtable weighs in.
Monday Mar 05, 2012
Monday Mar 05, 2012
Experts analyze signs that Gov. Cuomo may be flexible on the most contested part of his Tier VI pension proposal, the defined contribution option. Feeling pressure from courts to produce new congressional and legislative district maps, LATFOR continues to struggle with redistricting. The Innovation Trail reviews a new state program aimed at homeowners to help make energy efficient upgrades.
Monday Feb 27, 2012
Monday Feb 27, 2012
For over 125 years, the Eastman Kodak Company has been a powerful economic staple in Rochester, New York. Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in January of 2012, the community of Rochester is hopeful their most famous tenant will be there for years to come. Matt Ryan travels to Rochester to examine the history of Kodak and how the city has ironically been able to weather the recent economic downturn.
Monday Feb 20, 2012
Monday Feb 20, 2012
After dueling statements from various groups knocking New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for his opposition to the governor's proposed Tier VI legislation, DiNapoli sits down with us to defend his stance. He notes the 401 (k) style package is not the way to achieve retirement security. Also, our Marie Cusick takes us on the Innovation Trail to explore expanding the DNA databank.
