הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Capitol Pressroom (2024)

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

2h 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.על ידי 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.על ידי WCNY

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

2h 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 state registry to support New Yorkers with Parkinson's 16:04

3d 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.על ידי WCNY

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Limiting fees on accessing government assistance 13:59

3d 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 year in review with New York's chief information officer 30:28

3d 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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Promoting mental health peer services 16:25

4d 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.על ידי WCNY

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Building a circular construction industry 13:59

4d 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

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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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State regulates carcinogen in everyday products 13:59

5d ago13:59

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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

6d 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.על ידי 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

6d 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 smartphonesעל ידי WCNY

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Hochul administration slow to invest in early intervention 13:59

6d 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

7d 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

9d 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.על ידי WCNY

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

9d 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.על ידי WCNY

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Keeping debt collectors off social media 12:29

11d 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.על ידי 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.על ידי WCNY

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Human activity leading to bear euthanizations 13:59

13d ago13:59

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Oct. 16, 2024 - Adirondack Explorer reporter Gwen Craig discusses her reporting on bear euthanasia in the Adirondack Park and explains how human activity is prompting needless deaths.על ידי WCNY

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Limiting out-of-pocket health care costs 13:59

13d ago13:59

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Oct. 16, 2024 - New York State of Health Marketplace Executive Director Danielle Holahan talks about health insurance coverage available through the state's marketplace, including a plan from the Hochul administration intended to limit out-of-pocket costs for more than 100,000 low-income New Yorkers.…

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Feds update rules governing opioid use treatment 9:49

13d ago9:49

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Oct. 16, 2024 - Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates President Allegra Schorr explains how an updated federal regulation will make it easier to treat New Yorkers for opioid abuse.על ידי WCNY

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Expanding workers' compensation coverage for stress relief 22:18

13d ago22:18

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Oct. 15, 2024 - Democratic state lawmakers want to make all workers in New York eligible for stress-related workers' compensation benefits, expanding this perk beyond first responders. We discuss the rationale for this expansion and how much it might cost with Joe Canovas, special counsel for the New York State AFL-CIO.…

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So what if Governor Hochul has bad poll numbers? 29:17

18d ago29:17

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Gov. Kathy Hochul reached historic lows for her job performance and favorability ratings in a recent Siena College Research Institute poll, but does it matter? We explore how the low popularity levels could impact the exercising of gubernatorial powers, consider why the numbers are as bad as they are, and do our best to ignore the 2026 campaign noi…

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Poll watchers deployed to protect voting rights 14:46

17d ago14:46

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Oct. 11, 2024 - Common Cause NY Executive Director Susan Lerner talks about a campaign to deploy non-partisan poll watchers to help voters cast their ballots. She also reflects on changes to this year's election administration and the future use of drop boxes for voting.על ידי WCNY

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Do we still need OTBs? 13:59

18d ago13:59

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Oct. 10, 2024 - The gambling landscape in New York has changed dramatically over the last two decades, which underscores the archaic nature of the state's regional off-track betting organizations, which were set up more than 50 years ago to handle bets on horse racing. We talk with Bennett Liebman, a former top racing and wagering official in the C…

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New York's approach to business regulation compliance 9:49

18d ago9:49

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Oct. 10, 2024 - New York businesses operate under a lot of regulations, so state policymakers have put in place a law directing state regulators to promote compliance education over civil penalties in certain situations. We discuss the benefits and limitations of this effort with Frank Kerbein, director of the Center for Human Resources at the Busi…

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Independent advocate for New Yorkers with disabilities 9:49

19d ago9:49

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Oct. 9, 2024 - Lara Kassel, coalition coordinator for Medicaid Matters NY, talks about a state program being developed to help New Yorkers with disabilities and their families navigate the supports and services available to them.על ידי WCNY

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State overhauls consumer directed home care program 17:03

19d ago17:03

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Oct. 9, 2024 - We get an update on changes to the administration of a popular state home care program, including the potential unionization of the workforce, from Bill Hammond, senior fellow for health policy at the Empire Center for Public Policy.על ידי WCNY

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Administrative burdens to state's social safety net 12:29

19d ago12:29

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Oct. 9, 2024 - Parent advocate Mansie Meikle and EdTrust-New York Director of Partnerships & Early Childhood Policy Jenn O'Connor discuss barriers to accessing family assistance programs and how it could be easier to utilize these critical benefits.על ידי WCNY

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Hochul and police union engage in public spat 15:26

19d ago15:26

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Oct. 9, 2024 - We highlight an effort to lower the retirement threshold for more than 1,000 state police officers, which has led to a public spat between Gov. Kathy Hochul and the officers' union. Our guest is PBA of New York State Executive Director and Counsel Kurt Nolan.על ידי WCNY

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Preparing for detours in New York's Empire State Trail 13:59

21d ago13:59

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Oct. 7, 2024 - Every inch of New York's 750-mile Empire State Trail isn't always open for business, so state policymakers want to make sure there are relevant detours when the path is off limits. We talk about this idea and the potential of the trail system with Dylan Carey, director of policy and planning at Parks & Trails New York.…

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More New Yorkers calling 9-8-8 hotline 13:59

21d ago13:59

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Oct. 7, 2024 - New York State Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan discusses the rollout of the 9-8-8 hotline, which is intended to help New Yorkers dealing with a mental health or substance abuse crisis.על ידי WCNY

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State budget director discusses NY's fiscal picture 24:47

24d ago24:47

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Oct. 4, 2024 - New York State Budget Director Blake Washington swung by The Capitol Pressroom studio to talk about the current fiscal year, including potential revenues from a Medicaid managed care tax, and the upcoming budget process, including potential revenue from fees to polluters, savings from the administration of home care, and controlling …

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State agencies purchasing more New York food 16:02

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Oct. 4, 2024 - New York Farm Bureau CEO Deanna Fox and New York State Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Richard Ball discuss the implementation of the governor's directive for state agencies to procure at least 30 percent of their food purchases from New York producers by 2027.על ידי WCNY

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Police encouraged to conduct 'child-sensitive' arrests 12:29

24d ago12:29

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Oct. 4, 2024 - In order to reduce the trauma a child can experience when their parents or guardian is arrested, state lawmakers want to direct law enforcement to implement child-sensitive procedures. We discuss what those steps could look like and why they're important with Tanya Krupat, vice president of policy and advocacy for the Osborne Associa…

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State education officials downplay meaning of statewide test results 13:59

24d ago13:59

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State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa and one of her top deputies join the show to discuss the statewide results from standardized tests administered in the spring, which found that about half of kids grades three through eight were proficient in English and math.על ידי WCNY

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New York rolls out tax credit for OT costs on farms 9:49

25d ago9:49

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October 3, 2024 - New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball discusses the roll out of a refundable tax credit designed to help farmers cover some of their 2024 overtime costs. The state began accepting applications for advance payments this summer, but most farmers are waiting to apply for reimbursement next yea…

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Defense attorneys wary of more anonymous jurors 13:59

25d ago13:59

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October 3, 2024 - Is it time to lower the threshold for keeping jurors anonymous from criminal defendants? Not according to Kevin Stadelmaier, chair of the legislative committee for the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, who says legislation advancing this effort is overly broad and unnecessary.…

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Taking stock of gun violence in New York 13:59

25d ago13:59

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October 3, 2024 - The state has reported a decline in shootings with injuries in communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, so we discuss the state of firearm use with Joseph Popcun executive deputy commissioner at the State Division of Criminal Justice Services.…

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State could examine fees charged with regulated apartments 12:29

25d ago12:29

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October 3, 2024 - Assemblymember Jeffery Dinowitz, a Bronx Democrat, talks about his bill calling for a study of fees changed by landlords to tenants living in regulated apartments.על ידי WCNY

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Who is responsible for 'Child Victims Act' lawsuit payouts? 9:49

26d ago9:49

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October 2, 2024 - A larger insurer and the Archdiocese of New York are at odds over who should pay to settle sex abuse cases stemming misconduct and coverups by church officials. We consider who will have to pay and the role of state financial regulators with Maria Vullo, the former head of state Department of Financial Services.In the aftermath of…

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Taxes on tips enters the political debate 12:29

26d ago12:29

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October 2, 2024 - The presidential candidates have shined a spotlight on taxes on tips, prompting a GOP state lawmaker to propose ending state taxes on tips. In light of this attention, we consider whether this is the best way to help low-income workers with the help of Nathan Gusdorf, director of the Fiscal Policy Institute.…

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The dean of the senate's unexpected public service career 27:58

26d ago27:58

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Oct. 2, 2024 - After nearly three decades at the Capitol, state Sen. Neil Breslin, a Capitol Region Democrat, has decided not to run for re-election. He stops by the studio to discuss his retirement and his time in public service.על ידי WCNY

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Justice Center's new leader discusses oversight work 26:28

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Sept. 30, 2024 - We look at the work of the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, which oversees the care provided to some of the state's most vulnerable New Yorkers. The group's acting executive director, Maria Lisi-Murray, discusses its 2023 report and new training for first responders.…

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State considers quality metrics for assisted living facilities 9:49

26d ago9:49

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Sept. 30, 2024 - LeadingAge New York President & CEO Jim Clyne discusses legislation creating statewide quality metrics for assisted living residences to help consumers choose the facility that is right for them.על ידי WCNY

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Heading to Albany: Assembly's progressive bench getting deeper 22:18

27d ago22:18

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October 1, 2024 - Albany Common Council Member Gabriella Romero discusses her journey to the state Assembly, including why she decided to run for political office, her plans for the Capitol, and how she'll approach the dirty reality of governing.על ידי WCNY

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