New York NOW

What Are New York’s Climate Goals for a Green Future?

Join us as we delve into vital environmental issues in New York with insights from State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, and Gavin Donohue of IPPNY. 
Learn about the Green Amendment, Environmental Bond Act, and clean energy goals. 
Discover how these efforts are shaping a greener future for the state.
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Should New York Ban Wildlife Killing Contests? And an Eye on Health Insurance in NY

On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/18/2023):
The state Legislature in New York has passed a bill that would ban wildlife killing contests in the state, sparking some controversy and misinformation. We'll break down the bill with Brian Shapiro, the New York state director at the Human Society of the United States.
Lawmakers also considered legislation related to health insurance and health care this year, while insurance companies propose higher rates for consumers. We'll discuss that and more with Eric Linzer, president and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association.
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Asylum Seekers Upstate Update, NY& Voting

On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/11/2023):
New York's influx of asylum seekers continues, with more being transported upstate this week. A few weeks ago, we brought you a special discussion on the situation. This week, we speak with Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara, D-Schenectady, about a bill he's introduced that he says would help better organize the process.
Concerns over the integrity of elections began to pop up during, and after, the 2020 election, including in New York. So, how confident should you be in New York's elections, and voting? We'll explain the entire process, and how your vote is protected, in a new installment of NY&.
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How Will NY Spend $4.2 Billion to Adapt to Climate Change?

On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/04/2023):
How will New York spend the $4.2 billion that voters authorized it to borrow last year, to adapt to climate change? And is New York taking your gas stove away? We'll answer those questions with DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos and NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris.
A new installment of our segment New York By The Numbers, which uses a number to tell about something in New York you might not know about. This week's number is 13.8, and deals with access to high-speed internet in New York.
Gov. Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams team up for an announcement on public safety in New York City. We'll have details.
Plus, what's next for mental health in New York's schools? New funding is available.

Making New York More Accessible for People With Disabilities, NY& Abortion

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:
July is Disability Pride Month, marking the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in 1990. We speak with New York's Chief Disability Officer, Kimberly Hill, about how the state can become more accessible for people with disabilities.
Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling last year, there's been a lot of confusion and misinformation about how laws on abortion work, and who can change them. We break it all down in a new installment of NY&, our civics series.
An update on the 9/11 Notice Act in a new On The Bill segment.
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Bonus Release: All Things Immigration at the New York State Museum

More than 90,000 immigrants seeking asylum have come to New York over the past year. In this exclusive bonus release for our podcast subscribers, we bring you a full discussion about the U.S. immigration system, how New York plays a role, and what the future looks like for those asylum seekers.
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The State of Immigration in New York

On this week's edition of New York NOW (7/21/2023):
Thousands of migrants seeking asylum have traveled to New York over the past few years in an effort to restart their lives.
But that influx has overwhelmed officials in New York City and state government, who've struggled to house and provide basic necessities for those migrants.
We'll give you a full explainer on the state's role in immigration, and what makes asylum seekers different than refugees and other immigrants.
Then, Dr. Dina Refki from the SUNY Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy and Murad Awawdeh from the New York Immigration Coalition join us with their take on immigration in New York today, including how the influx of asylum seekers has been handled.
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Breaking Down New York’s State Government, Transparency in the Legislature

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:
How well do you know New York's state government, and how it affects your life? We'll tell you how it all works, soup to nuts.
The state Legislature is often the target of criticism related to transparency. Sen. Jim Tedisco, R-Saratoga County, chats with us about a bill he says would make both chambers more transparent and accountable to the public.
Plus, heavy rain causes flooding around the state, and the state's Office for the Aging holds a town hall. More on that.
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Immigration in New York, Workforce Challenges for People With Disabilities

On this week's edition of New York NOW (7/07/2023):
Immigration has been in the spotlight over the past year, as thousands of asylum seekers arrived in New York. The Legislature has also considered more support for immigrants in New York. Murad Awawdeh from the New York Immigration Coalition joins us to discuss.
Having a disability can make finding a job, and maintaining it, difficult at times. But it doesn't have to be. WMHT's Catherine Rafferty explains in a new story.
An update on an interview from a few weeks ago on New York's physician assistants.
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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, New Gender Framework for Schools in New York

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW:
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado (D) took office last year, and he's been busy. We introduce him to you and catch up on what he's been up to.
The New York State Education Department has issued a new framework for schools surrounding transgender and gender-expansive students. We'll speak with Kathleen DeCaltado, assistant commissioner for the Office of Student Support within the State Education Department.
Former Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch -- a titan of New York politics and fiscal management -- has died. We remember his time in public service and show you part of what he told us last time he was in the New York NOW studio.
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