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 Feb 13, 2012
Monday Feb 13, 2012
The 2nd round of hearings after the release of proposed redistricting maps was held in Queens this week, the site of one of the most contentious battles between Democrats and Republicans. The Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (LATFOR) stands by the maps stating they are formulated according to the constitution, whereas others see them as grievously gerrymandered.
Monday Feb 06, 2012
Monday Feb 06, 2012
With working families struggling to get by, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver proposes an increase in minimum wage. Silver notes that the increase would help families become self-sufficient and stimulate local economies. Silver weighs in on his other goals for the year and the 2012 legislative session. The Reporter's Roundtable discusses the primary season and the influence redistricting may have.
Monday Jan 30, 2012
Monday Jan 30, 2012
The GOP released its newly proposed district lines for the assembly and senate which democrats call gerrymandered. The new lines, which Sen. Mike Nozzolio explains are formed based on the state constitution, splits three groups of senate democrats who would now have to primary each other. Also in this episode, The Innovation Trail takes a look at the executive budget's $1 billion for Buffalo.
Monday Jan 23, 2012
Monday Jan 23, 2012
With historic voter approval ratings and the upcoming legislative election year, Gov. Cuomo's second state budget comes in flat with no surprises and no immediate push back from the legislature. Robert Ward of the Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Reporter's Roundtable analyze the budget and discuss Gov. Cuomo's ability to achieve his goals by utilizing his popularity and legal powers.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2012
Tuesday Jan 17, 2012
The members of the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) discuss their many accomplishments in their first year since separating themselves from the 'dysfunction' of the senate majority and minority. By focusing on doing the right thing for the people and ignoring their critics, the IDC is proud of their 'wildly successful' first year and look forward to continuing their momentum in 2012.
Monday Jan 09, 2012
Monday Jan 09, 2012
The 2012 Reporter's Roundtable debut begins with analysis of Gov. Cuomo's second State of the State Address. The reporters discuss Gov. Cuomo's effort to 'effuse good feelings' by avoiding controversial issues like hydrofracking and redistricting by instead focusing on building and growth. Feedback from lawmakers reflects questions as well as hope regarding Gov. Cuomo's goals for New York.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2012
Tuesday Jan 03, 2012
2011 proved to be a transformative year in New York state politics with Gov. Cuomo taking control and accomplishing many goals including legalizing same sex marriage, establishing a more 'open' government, and creating an on-time budget, among other successes. Karen DeWitt, Fred Dicker and Ken Lovett join New York NOW to analyze the past year and declare their political 'winners and losers.'
Tuesday Dec 27, 2011
Tuesday Dec 27, 2011
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro, recently honored with the 2011 Empire State Archives and History Award in Albany, sits down with Casey Seiler on 'New York NOW' to discuss his acclaimed biography series on former President Lyndon B. Johnson and his acclaimed book on New York 'master builder' Robert Moses. Caro's fourth book on Johnson, 'The Passage of Power,' will be released soon.
Monday Dec 19, 2011
Monday Dec 19, 2011
Saranac Lake, a village of less than 5,000 people, is a popular vacation spot but, despite a vibrant main street, it lacked a department store. 'New York NOW' meets with Saranac Lake residents who wished to avoid bringing in a large retail chain and have now opened their own community-funded store. Also, Capitol reporters discuss the recent tax deal struck between Gov. Cuomo and the legislature.
Monday Dec 12, 2011
Monday Dec 12, 2011
New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens answers questions from 'New York NOW' viewers and listeners about the proposal to engage in hydraulic fracturing ('hydrofracking') drilling in New York. In the in-depth interview, Martens responds to questions about hydrofracking problems in other states. We also explore the recent history of the hydrofracking controversy.
