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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Monday Jun 27, 2011
Monday Jun 27, 2011
Many of the states that have legally recognized same-sex marriage have done so via judicial ruling. In New York, a similar result occurred, but via the legislative branch, when both the State Assembly and the Republican-controlled State Senate passed a marriage equality bill. Will this move spur action in other states or on the national level? Also, what impact will the new property tax cap have?
Monday Jun 20, 2011
Monday Jun 20, 2011
With three Democrats and two Republicans who voted 'no' on same-sex marriage in 2009 saying they now support it, passage of marriage equality in New York has never been closer. Will the bill, which passed the Assembly, make it through the State Senate? Also, the state's rent regulations are allowed to expire, then quickly extended. Plus, what happens to Anthony Weiner's former congressional seat?
Monday Jun 13, 2011
Monday Jun 13, 2011
Dr. David Steiner steps down as New York's education commissioner, saying he has outlined a vision for the future of education in the Empire State that is driven by standards-based curriculums, improving assessments and teacher-principal accountability systems. Also, Gov. Cuomo secures an agreement on ethics reform legislation. Will it be effective in cleaning up corruption in Albany?
Monday Jun 06, 2011
Monday Jun 06, 2011
New York rent regulations are set to expire on June 15, 2011, and if current regulations are not extended, advocates say current residents are likely to face evictions. 'The legislative session will be a complete disaster...if the rent regulation laws are not just extended, but significantly strengthened,' says Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn). 'For many of us, it is the only priority.'
Tuesday May 31, 2011
Tuesday May 31, 2011
As Republican Congressman Paul Ryan's Medicare plan became the centerpiece of the campaign, Democratic candidate Kathy Hochul scores a surprising upset victory over GOP candidate Jane Corwin in New York's 26th District special election. Is this a sign that Democrats may retake the House in 2012? Also, a 'Mayday for Marriage' rally at the Capitol decries potential same-sex marriage legislation.
Monday May 23, 2011
Monday May 23, 2011
The partial meltdown of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant leads people to ask if a similar disaster could occur at the Indian Point nuclear plant near New York City. A recent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission report states that one of the reactors at Indian Point has the highest risk of an earthquake causing core damage (which is how harmful radiation escapes) of any U.S. reactor.
Monday May 16, 2011
Monday May 16, 2011
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher visits 'New York NOW' to discuss the new NYSUNY2020 challenge grant, which allows the SUNY research centers at Stony Brook, Buffalo, Albany and Binghamton to compete for $140 million in state economic development funds; Zimpher also makes the case that SUNY be allowed to set its own tuition. Also, the debate over a property tax cap for New York heats up in Albany.
Monday May 09, 2011
Monday May 09, 2011
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will travel New York State on a 'People First' tour to build popular support for three key items on his agenda: a property tax cap, government ethics reform and a marriage equality law for gay and lesbian New York couples. Meanwhile, the Real Rent Reform Campaign demonstrates at the Capitol to ask for renewal of rent regulation laws that are set to expire on June 15.
Monday May 02, 2011
Monday May 02, 2011
The Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act would allow nurses to practice without a written agreement with a licensed physician. Family nurse practitioner Jane Nugent says the bill would give nurses the security of knowing they can practice even if a doctor retires or moves, but Robert Hughes of the Medical Society of the State of New York says it would fracture the healthcare delivery system.
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Same-sex marriage groups coalesce under an umbrella group, New Yorkers United for Marriage, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears prepared to lead a push for marriage equality legislation. Advocates see the current session as their best chance to pass gay marriage. Also, a new $57.5 million Department of Energy grant could make New York's Capital Region a center for solar power research and manufacturing.
