أفضل بودكاسات The Capitol Pressroom (2024)

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Pollsters capture 2024 results within margin of error 27:58

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Nov. 12, 2024 - Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy compares his election surveys to the actual voting results in 2024. We explore an outlier poll from a respected Iowa pollster, consider how the media should cover polls, and identify areas of improvement.بقلم WCNY

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The Capitol Connection – David Lombardo, host of the Capitol Pressroom and Connect NY 27:31

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New York AG dealt setback in pollution cash against Pepsi 12:29

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Nov. 8, 2024 - New York Attorney General Letitia James was dealt a setback this fall in her legal effort to hold Pepsi accountable for its alleged role in plastic pollution in Buffalo. We talk about this stalled lawsuit and where it could go from here with Eugene Welch, a partner with the law firm of Tully Rinckey.…

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A redder shade of blue in New York 13:59

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The 2024 elections were a mixed bag for New York Democrats, who reversed the 2022 gains Republicans made in the state’s congressional delegation, but also saw their traditional electorate shrink. To make sense of the results, as well as the polls leading up to Election Day and where Democrats in the Empire State go from here, we're sharing an excer…

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Rethinking the focus of the child abuse reporting registry 15:24

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Nov. 8, 2024 - Assembly Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi, a Queens Democrat, discusses his recent hearing on the statewide central register for reporting child abuse and reflects on how this process can be improved.بقلم WCNY

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A redder shade of blue in New York 26:40

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The 2024 elections were a mixed bag for New York Democrats, who reversed the 2022 gains Republicans made in the state’s congressional delegation, but also saw their traditional electorate shrink. To make sense of the results, as well as the polls leading up to Election Day and where Democrats in the Empire State go from here, we spoke with Loren Am…

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Is it time to overhaul New York's tenant protections? 13:59

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Nov. 7, 2024 - Is it time for the 50-year-old Emergency Tenant Protection Act to get a major face lift? We examine an update to the rent control system with Cea Weaver, coalition director for Housing Justice For All.بقلم WCNY

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Creating a process to automatically seal criminal records 13:59

2d ago13:59

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Nov. 7, 2024 - New York's court system has until late 2027 to set up processes for implementing the Clean Slate Act, so we consider the road ahead with Laura Harshbarger, a labor and employment attorney with Bond, Schoeneck & King.بقلم WCNY

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Trucking industry warns about mandating a green transition 12:19

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Nov. 11, 2024 - In advance of regulations taking effect in 2025 that are intended to get more zero-emission trucks on the road in New York, Trucking Association of New York President Kendra Hems is warning of unintended consequences.بقلم WCNY

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Environmentalists focused on energy-intensive crypto mining 13:59

3d ago13:59

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Nov. 6, 2024 - We consider the current and future impact of state environmental regulators authorizing permits for carbon-based power plants that fuel energy intensive cryptocurrency mining efforts. Our guests are Liz Moran, policy advocate with Earthjustice, and Deb Gondek, chair of the North Tonawanda Climate Smart Task Force.…

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Personnel drama highlights flawed parole system 13:59

3d ago13:59

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Nov. 6, 2024 - New York Focus reporter Chris Gelardi shares the brief and erratic experience of a commissioner on the state Board of Parole, who was fired by Gov. Kathy Hochul less than a year after she suddenly appointed him.بقلم WCNY

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Analyzing New York's election night 12:29

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Nov. 6, 2024 - We break down the 2024 election results in New York and consider what they mean for the Empire State's future with the help of Jack O'Donnell, managing partner of O'Donnell & Associates.بقلم WCNY

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Calculating New York's fiscal condition 12:29

4d ago12:29

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Nov. 5, 2024 - We analyze the state's fiscal position with Patrick Orecki, director of state studies for the Citizens Budget Commission, who helps us break down the mid-year financial update from the Hochul administration.بقلم WCNY

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State hopes to spur innovative businesses 23:48

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Nov. 5, 2024 - We shine a spotlight on the big and small initiatives underway in New York to spur innovation, including grants to startups and partnerships between businesses and higher education institutions. Our guest is Ben Verschueren, executive director of Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation…

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Municipal bond auctions joining 21st century 13:59

4d ago13:59

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Nov. 5, 2024 - After years of requiring municipal bond auctions to be held by the mail, state lawmakers have finally begun letting these sales happen with online bidding. We discuss this evolution with Dave Lucas, of the New York State Association of Counties, and Aaron Kohler, a financial analyst for Onondaga County.…

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Tracking New York's background radiation levels 9:49

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Nov. 4, 2024 - Riverkeeper staff attorney Victoria Leung explains the rationale behind legislation requiring state environmental officials to proactively disclose the results of background radiation monitoring they're conducting.بقلم WCNY

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New York veterans surveyed on their thoughts and needs 13:59

8d ago13:59

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Nov. 1, 2024 - A new survey of former service members in New York is providing a fresh perspective on the challenges facing veterans and how to meet their needs. We discuss these findings and what should come next with Derek Coy, a senior program officer for the New York Health Foundation, which commissioned the study.…

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Chronic absenteeism continues to plague New York schools 15:44

8d ago15:44

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Nov. 1, 2024 - Chronic absenteeism spiked during the pandemic around the country and continues to be a problem, with nearly one in three kids meeting this distinction in the 2022-2023 school year in New York, according to a report from the state comptroller's office. We discuss the issue and how it can be addressed with Lynn Jennings, senior direct…

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Meeting the unique mental health needs of veterans 22:17

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Nov. 11, 2024 - In light of the severe and unique mental health needs of some veterans there is an effort to treat them with specially trained mental health providers. We discuss the idea behind a veterans mental health training initiative with Dr. Frank Dowling, an associate professor with Stony Brook University, and Aynisa Leonardo, a licensed cl…

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Democrats (and Hochul) look to get their groove back in New York 34:46

9d ago34:46

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The big election questions for New York in 2024 are the balance of the state's congressional delegation and whether a statewide referendum adding anti-discrimination language to the state constitution will pass. We try to answer these questions and discuss state legislative power with Loren Amor, a campaign veteran, who is now a senior vice preside…

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Using Medicaid funds to fight child poverty 12:29

9d ago12:29

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Oct. 31, 2024 - Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, wants to get creative with federal and state resources by doling out an $1,800 cash payment for families on Medicaid who have a child.بقلم WCNY

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Connecting student journalists with local news outlets 13:59

9d ago13:59

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Oct. 31, 2024 - SUNY is looking to build on the existing partnerships between local news outlets and students journalists with a summer internship program starting in 2025. We explore the potential benefits of these relationships with Todd Franko, project manager for the Center for Community News, which is working with SUNY on these initiatives.…

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Tapping into early warning network to fight wildfires 11:58

9d ago11:58

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Oct. 31, 2024 - To better prepare for future wildfires the State Department of Environmental Conservation is partnering with the early warning weather detection system at the University at Albany. We discuss the new partnership with June Wang, director of the New York State Mesonet at UAlbany, and Scott Jackson, a captain with the state forest rang…

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NY incident management team responds to Hurricane Helene 20:42

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Oct. 31, 2024 - In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, more than 200 state and local government employees from New York were deployed to help communities across the South. We talk about this experience with Adam Picket, Nick Johnston, and Erin Hanczyk, who are part of the state's incident management team and were deployed to Nor…

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SUNY leader discusses higher education landscape 19:44

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Oct. 30, 2024 - SUNY Chancellor John King discusses the effort to bring higher education into New York's prisons, ensure a smooth transition for transferring students, and a campaign to automatically accept qualifying students into select public institutions.بقلم WCNY

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Rethinking New York's environmental goals 23:48

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Oct. 30, 2024 - New York is not on track to hit its green energy and emission reduction goals for 2030, so the Citizens Budget Commission says it's time to reset our goals so our response to the climate crisis can be recalibrated. We examine this argument, including what it means for an effort to cap pollution, with Andrew Rein, the group's preside…

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The Capitol Connection – Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday 27:30

11d ago27:30

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The world of state mental health regulations 16:18

11d ago16:18

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Oct. 29, 2024 - We discuss regulations governing the licensing and certifying of mental health care providers in New York with Keith Brennan, a former assistant counsel with the State Office of Mental Health and is now of counsel at the Barclay Damon law firm.بقلم WCNY

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Penalizing sex buying, decriminalizing prostitution 14:49

11d ago14:49

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Oct. 29, 2024 - We talk with Alexi Ashe Meyers, the director of anti-trafficking policy at Sanctuary for Families, about the increased brothel activity in a Queens neighborhood and discuss why she thinks the response to situations like this is to decriminalize the role of prostitutes, while enforcing criminal penalties against people who patronize …

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Police grapple with how to safely dispose of seized drugs 12:29

11d ago12:29

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October 29, 2024 - Times Union data reporter Emilie Munson discusses her examination of how law enforcement in New York dispose of seized drugs and explains why some practices are dangerous and even illegal.بقلم WCNY

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State identifies possible green energy projects for itself 22:17

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Oct. 28, 2024 - New York Power Authority President & CEO Justin Driscoll gives an update on the state's effort to develop and operate new renewable energy projects and explains why the state's existing hydropower facilities need additional support.بقلم WCNY

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Addressing waitlist for in-home services for elderly 13:59

12d ago13:59

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Oct. 28, 2024 - Assembly Aging Committee Chair Ron Kim, a Queens Democrat, discusses a public hearing examining a state-funded program providing services to keep low-income seniors, who don't qualify for Medicaid, in their homes and out of institutional settings.بقلم WCNY

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The significance and story behind New York's solar success 13:59

12d ago13:59

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Oct. 28, 2024 - While some of New York's big green energy and emission reduction goals are out of reach, state policymakers were successful in deploying 6 GW of distributed solar projects before 2025. We explore the significance of this accomplishment and how it happened with Doreen Harris, president & CEO of the New York State Energy Research and …

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A year in review with New York's chief information officer 30:28

15d ago30:28

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Oct. 25, 2024 - The state's chief information officer, Dru Rai, is in the studio discussing the behind-the-scenes response to this summer's global computer outage, plans for the state Office of Information Technology's staff and budget, and the state government's use of artificial intelligence. We also get to know his personal technology habits.…

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Limiting fees on accessing government assistance 13:59

15d ago13:59

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Oct. 25, 2024 - Should New Yorkers face fees to access government benefits? Legislation pushed through by Democratic lawmakers would end the practice for electronic benefit cards, including debit cards for unemployment benefits. We discuss this proposal and financial fees more broadly with Andy Morrison, associate director of the New Economy Projec…

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A state registry to support New Yorkers with Parkinson's 16:04

15d ago16:04

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Oct. 25, 2024 - We explore the potential benefits of a state Parkinson's disease registry with Zach Hardy, state government relations manager for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.بقلم WCNY

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Promoting mental health peer services 16:25

16d ago16:25

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October 24, 2024 - We explore the role mental health peers play in supporting New Yorkers struggling with mental illness. Our guests are Luke Sikinyi, director of public policy and public engagement at The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, and Harvey Rosenthal, the group's CEO.بقلم WCNY

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Building a circular construction industry 13:59

16d ago13:59

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Oct. 24, 2024 - The construction and demolition industries are major contributors of waste and have a significant carbon footprint, which could be limited by promoting a more circular construction process. We explore potential changes to the building process with Felix Heisel, an assistant professor and the director of the Circular Construction Lab…

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The intersection of insurance and a disaster 16:13

16d ago16:13

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Oct. 24, 2024 - State lawmakers unanimously support adding an insurance industry liaison to the state's Disaster Preparedness Commission, so we examine the intersection between disasters and insurance with the help of Cassandra Anderson, executive vice president for the New York Insurance Association.…

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The Capitol Connection – Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause New York 27:29

17d ago27:29

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State regulates carcinogen in everyday products 13:59

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Oct. 23, 2024 - The Hochul administration has put the finishing touches on regulations intended to keep 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen, out of household products. We discuss the root of this precaution and how it's being implemented with Conor Shea, section supervisor for the pollution prevention unit of the state Department of Environmental Cons…

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Studying a green power source for cell phone towers 9:49

18d ago9:49

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Oct. 22, 2024 - Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, a Brooklyn Democrat, explains why he wants the state to study a transition to renewable energy sources for New York's cell phone towers.بقلم WCNY

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Cannabis regulator reflects on legal marijuana landscape 36:52

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Oct. 22, 2024 - The acting head of the state Office of Cannabis Management, Felicia Reid, joins us in the studio for a status check on New York's marijuana landscape, including addressing a backlog of license applications, increasing access to medical marijuana, hiring state cannabis regulators, reviewing existing regulations, and reversing the eff…

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Securing transactions on payment apps 12:29

18d ago12:29

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Oct. 22, 2024 - Assemblymember Grace Lee, a Manhattan Democrat, talks about her legislation increasing the security of transactions made over peer-to-peer payments services on smartphonesبقلم WCNY

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Hochul administration slow to invest in early intervention 13:59

18d ago13:59

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Oct. 21, 2024 - State lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul honed in on the backlog of early intervention needs in this year's budget, but not much progress has been made solving this critical problem. We discuss what the state is doing and could be doing to delivery more early intervention services with Brigit Hurley, chief program officer for The Child…

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EPA mandates lead pipe replacement. Now what? 12:29

19d ago12:29

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Oct. 21, 2024 - The United States Environmental Protection Agency is mandating drinking water systems replace all their lead pipes by 2037, but how will it be accomplished? We explore the path forward, including the needs for funding, with Rob Hayes, senior director of clean water for Environmental Advocates NY.…

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Arming renters with info about bed bug infestations 10:14

21d ago10:14

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Oct. 18, 2024 - Assemblymember Chantel Jackson, a Bronx Democrat, talks about her legislation intended to keep renters in New York aware of bed bug infestations in their buildings.بقلم WCNY

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Shining a light on spending outside the comptroller's purview 15:23

21d ago15:23

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Oct. 18, 2024 - New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is hoping the governor signs his bill shining a light on state contracts that have been adopted outside of his office's scrutiny.بقلم WCNY

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Keeping debt collectors off social media 12:29

23d ago12:29

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Oct. 17, 2024 - Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn, a Brooklyn Democrat, discusses her legislation preventing debt collectors from using social media platforms to contact New Yorkers.بقلم WCNY

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The fight for the 50th 30:08

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Oct. 17, 2024 - The 50th Senate District in Central New York is an open race this fall and is shaping up to be one of the most competitive state legislative elections. We talked with Republican candidate Nick Paro and Democratic hopeful Chris Ryan about their candidacies.بقلم WCNY

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