最高の Wcny ポッドキャスト (2024)

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NY comptroller's office reviews MTA's future capital plans 15:21

9h ago15:21

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Sept. 17, 2024 - The New York City transit system has tens of billions of dollars in capital project needs over the next few years and its funding plan is in limbo, according to a recent report from the state comptroller's office. Deputy State Comptroller Rahul Jain discusses the findings, including the challenges Gov. Kathy Hochul might face in re…

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Funding schools that serve vulnerable students 13:59

9h ago13:59

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Sept. 17, 2024 - We explore the role of New York's special act school districts, which serve kids who struggle in traditional school settings, including students with severe emotional disabilities. Our guests are Stephen Beovich, superintendent of the Mt. Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District at Blythedale Children's Hospital, and Dr. Haro…

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Forest rangers rack up OT in New York 12:29

9h ago12:29

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Sept. 17, 2024 - Adirondack Explorer reporter Gwendolyn Craig discusses the staffing levels of the New York State Forest Rangers, which are leading to high levels of overtime.WCNY による

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Pharmacies want more prescription drug price transparency 12:29

4d ago12:29

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Sept. 13, 2024 - Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, is prescribing more transparency at the pharmacy, as he pushes a bill intended to expose the true cost drivers of medications.WCNY による

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Child care subsidy flexibility proposed for parents 9:49

4d ago9:49

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Sept. 13, 2024 - State Senate Children & Families Committee Chair Jabari Brisport, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for expanding when parents, who work flexible or part-time hours, are eligible to receive child care assistance.WCNY による

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New York's campaign against overdose deaths 13:59

4d ago13:59

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Sept. 13, 2024 - In light of new drug overdose death data for New York, we examine the state of this public health crisis with Jasmine Budnella, director of drug policy for VOCAL-NY.WCNY による

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Partnerships encouraged to save safety-net hospitals 13:59

4d ago13:59

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Sept. 13, 2024 - Safety net hospitals are a lifeline for low-income New Yorkers, but these facilities are perpetually in financial jeopardy and have come to rely on increasing government support. In order to promote their long-term viability, the state is looking to promote new partnerships with these critical institutions explains Paul Francis, ch…

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State embarks on overhaul of long-term energy plan 27:16

5d ago27:16

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Sept. 12, 2024 - NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris discusses the state's effort to update the state's energy plan, explaining how it would be used and why new nuclear projects may be part of New York's future.WCNY による

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Health insurance rates increase for state marketplaces 13:59

5d ago13:59

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Sept. 12, 2024 - Around one million New Yorkers who get their health insurance through the state's marketplaces are facing a rate increase in 2025. We explore these increased costs, including how they may not be enough to cover the expenses of health insurers, with Eric Linzer, president and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association.…

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New compensation standards eyed for brownfield cleanups 9:49

5d ago9:49

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Sept. 12, 2024 - The cost of cleaning up brownfields in New York could be going up, as state lawmakers want to impose new wage standards for remediation efforts. We discuss the potential consequences of a prevailing wage mandate with Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat.…

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DraftKings highlights discontent with NY sports betting taxes 15:31

6d ago15:31

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Sept. 11, 2024 - New York's sports gambling taxes have brought in a lot of money for the state's coffers, but the tax rate prompted one operator to consider imposing a new fee on its users. We talk about this aborted surcharge and the potential changes to the industry with Adam Candee, editor-in-chief of Legal Sports Report.…

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Car brokers decry proposed regulatory overhaul 15:49

6d ago15:49

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Sept. 11, 2024 - Automobile brokers are pushing back against a legislative effort to impose new regulations, which they claim will sink their industry. We discuss these concerns with Sloan Schickler, an attorney representing the New York Automobile Leasing Brokers Association.WCNY による

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NY wastewater monitoring promotes public health 22:17

6d ago22:17

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Sept. 11, 2024 - The state's wastewater surveillance system, set up in 2021 to respond to the pandemic, has been recognized by the CDC as a "Center of Excellence." We explore how wastewater monitoring is promoting the public health with Dan Lang, deputy director at the Center for Environmental Health at the State Department of Health, and Kirsten S…

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Report underscores administration of social services 12:29

7d ago12:29

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Sept. 10, 2024 - The Children’s Agenda Director of Policy Pete Nabozny discusses a recent survey of Monroe County parents who receive social services and considers how the administration of these programs can be improved across New York.WCNY による

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State regulators eye medication management process 9:49

7d ago9:49

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Sept. 10, 2024 - Assemblymember John McDonald, a Capital Region Democrat and practicing pharmacist, discusses an effort spearheaded by state regulators to create standardized, all-encompassing oversight of an evolving trend in pharmacies.WCNY による

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Is Governor Hochul going nuclear? 9:49

8d ago9:49

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Sept. 9, 2024 - Politico New York’s Marie French explains what we learned about the state's future energy generation plans from a summit convened in Syracuse by Gov. Kathy Hochul, who appears poised to embrace new nuclear power projects.WCNY による

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Queens lawmakers looks to regulate adult day care 9:49

11d ago9:49

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Sept. 6, 2024 - After holding a hearing in 2023 on the oversight and administration of social adult day care programs, Assembly Aging Committee Chair Ron Kim, a Queens Democrat, has advanced legislation designed to root out bad actors in this industry that caters to older New Yorkers.WCNY による

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Five years of New York's Red Flag law 27:58

11d ago27:58

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Sept. 6, 2024 - It's been five years since New York's Red Flag law took effect, so we look back on the implementation of this gun safety measure, examine how it has evolved, and consider what it should look like in the future. Our guests are Lisa Geller and Spencer Cantrell, scholars with the regional Gun Violence Research Consortium at the Rockefe…

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Schools want voice on local economic development agencies 13:59

12d ago13:59

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Sept. 5, 2024 - Local industrial development agencies can have a significant impact on school tax revenues, so schools want a guaranteed seat at the table of the economic development entities. We discuss legislation overhauling the makeup of IDA boards with Brian Fessler, director of governmental relations for the New York State School Boards Assoc…

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Making it easier to become an organ donor 14:21

12d ago14:21

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Sept. 5, 2024 - For a decade, New York has steadily improved its organ donor registration numbers by increasing opportunities to register. Aisha Tator, executive director of Donate Life New York State, explains the latest legislation to boost enrollment, which would create an opportunity when accessing electronic health records.…

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Former gubernatorial aide allegedly working for China 15:09

12d ago15:09

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Sept. 5, 2024 - WNYC/Gothamist Capitol reporter Jon Campbell discusses an indictment against a former staffer in the Cuomo and Hochul administrations, who is alleged to have steered state actions on behalf of the Chinese government in exchange for personal financial benefit.WCNY による

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Hemp retailers cry foul over illicit marijuana crackdown 13:59

13d ago13:59

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Sept. 4, 2024 - New York's effort to curb the illicit marijuana market has resulted in an illegal crackdown of retailers licensed to sell hemp products, according to Josh Bauchner, an attorney with Mandelbaum Barrett, who represents licensed hemp retailers.WCNY による

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Rethinking how New York doles out education dollars 23:20

13d ago23:20

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Sept. 4, 2024 - Former state Budget Director Bob Megna is back in the center of Planet Albany, as he is leading the Rockefeller Institute of Government's examination of how New York doles out the bulk of its education aid and tasked with recommending a new distribution model. We talk about the process and what the future could look like.…

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New York commits hundreds of millions to upstate airports 14:43

13d ago14:43

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Sept. 4, 2024 - New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez discusses the state's decisions to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the revitalization and expansion of upstate airports.WCNY による

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Promoting safer restaurants for food sensitivities 12:29

14d ago12:29

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Sept. 3, 2024 - Assemblymember Gina Sillitti, a Long Island Democrat, discusses her legislation intended to make it easier for New Yorkers with food sensitivities to dine out at a restaurant.WCNY による

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New York hopes to rebuild health care workforce 13:59

14d ago13:59

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Sept. 3, 2024 - Iroquois Healthcare Association Executive Vice President Kevin Kerwin explains how the Hochul administration is steering about $650 million to boost the healthcare workforce in New York, with a focus on serving Medicaid patients.WCNY による

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Responding to problem gambling in New York 17:50

14d ago17:50

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Sept. 3, 2024 - With opportunities to gamble in New York seemingly growing every year, we check in with Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, commissioner of the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports, to learn what the Hochul administration is doing to address problem gambling.WCNY による

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Remembering abolitionist Sojourner Truth 9:49

14d ago9:49

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Sept. 3, 2024 - State lawmakers want to commemorate the work of abolitionist Sojourner Truth with an annual day of celebration in November. We discuss her remarkable life with Lynn Spangler, a former professor at SUNY New Paltz, who did a documentary on the former Hudson Valley resident.WCNY による

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Imposing guardrails on late property tax bill penalties 9:49

18d ago9:49

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Aug. 30, 2024 - Assembly Local Governments Committee Chair Fred Thiele, a Long Island Democrat, discusses legislation that would put down guardrails on the interest rates that municipalities can charge delinquent property taxpayers.WCNY による

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New York expands drone inspections of energy infrastructure 13:59

18d ago13:59

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Aug. 30, 2024 - New York Power Authority Robotics Program Manager Peter Kalaitzidis provides an update on the usage of drones to monitor the state's energy infrastructure.WCNY による

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Hardware stores concerned with proposed procurement rules 12:29

18d ago12:29

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Aug. 29, 2024 - We discuss proposed changes to New York's contracting laws that are designed to prevent tropical forest deforestation. We consider the impact of the proposal with Francis Palasieski, director of government affairs for the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association, and Louise Eddy, owner of Saratoga Quality Hardware.…

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Dearth of septic systems rules and oversight in New York 12:29

18d ago12:29

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Aug. 30, 2024 - A dearth of state and local rules governing septic system oversight and operations could be creating environmental problems in New York, according to Claudia Braymer, deputy director of Protect the Adirondacks, who also discusses legislation designed to give property owners information about property septic upkeep.…

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Health official joins state's fight against opioid epidemic 19:22

18d ago19:22

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Aug. 30, 2024 - The state Department of Health has brought in a former Biden administration official, Dr. David Holtgrave, to help steer New York's response to the opioid epidemic.WCNY による

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Utilities urged to improve consumer complaint response 13:59

19d ago13:59

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Aug. 29, 2024 - State Sen. Leroy Comrie, a Queens Democrat, wants to impose new guardrails and teeth to the state law governing how and when utilities respond to consumer complaints. He also wants energy consumers to have more information before a rate hike is enacted.WCNY による

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State to cap energy bills in low-income pilot program 13:02

19d ago13:02

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Aug. 29, 2024 - Richard Berkley, who leads the Office of Consumer Services in the State Department of Public Services, discusses a pilot program capping the energy bills of low-income New Yorkers who electrify their homes.WCNY による

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Promoting health care proxies for New Yorkers 13:59

20d ago13:59

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Aug. 28, 2024 - David Levin, a senior consultant for End of Life Choices New York, explains an update to the state's laws governing health care proxies and makes the case for end of life planning.WCNY による

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The barriers to new school buildings in New York 9:49

20d ago9:49

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Aug. 27, 2024 - State lawmakers passed a bill this past session restricting the construction of new school buildings near highways. We discuss the bill and school construction more broadly with Brian Cechnicki, executive director for the Association of School Business Office of New York.WCNY による

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State health officials promote RSV vaccine 13:59

20d ago13:59

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Aug. 28, 2024 - State Health Commissioner Jim McDonald talks about the state's ongoing effort to make the RSV vaccine more accessible for pregnant women and senior citizens.WCNY による

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Increased powers to combat 'deed theft' 9:49

20d ago9:49

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Aug. 28, 2024 - Assemblymember Landon Dais, a Bronx Democrat, discusses the state attorney general's expanded powers to penalize the perpetrators of "deed theft" and considers what can be done to stop illegal deed transfers from happening at all.WCNY による

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Short-term rental industry balks at proposed state registry 16:30

20d ago16:30

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Aug. 28, 2024 - State lawmakers approved legislation creating a registry of short-term rental units in New York and imposing certain standards for operating the type of property that may appear on VRBO or Airbnb. We discuss the proposal with Nathan Rotman, the Northeast policy lead for Airbnb.WCNY による

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State looks to ward off bird flu in dairy cows 13:59

26d ago13:59

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Aug. 22, 2024 - State agriculture regulators are beefing up precautions to prevent New York dairy cows from contracting highly pathogenic avian influenza. We discuss the precautionary measures and cow health more broadly with Dr. Carie Telgen, a veterinary consultant.WCNY による

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New York's AG and anti-abortion groups head to court 9:49

26d ago9:49

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Aug. 22, 2024 - The safety and efficacy of an abortion reversal pill is at the center of multiple lawsuits involving New York Attorney General Letitia James and anti-abortion groups, according to Don Chesworth, a partner in the Rochester officer of the Tully Rinckey law firm.WCNY による

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Walter Mosley settles in as New York's secretary of state 17:50

27d ago17:50

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Aug. 21, 2024 - This spring, former Brooklyn Assemblyman Walter Mosley took over as New York's 69th Secretary of State. He visited the studio to discuss the Department of State's variety of responsibilities and explain his interest in joining the Hochul administration.WCNY による

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What's like a union, but not quite a union? 14:57

27d ago14:57

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Aug. 21, 2024 - For nearly five decades, the Organization of NYS Management Confidential Employees has been a voice in Albany for public sector workers in a managerial role that are excluded from union representation.WCNY による

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Environmentalists push broad emissions reduction program 13:59

28d ago13:59

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Aug. 20, 2024 - The Hochul administration appears to be slow playing the development of a "cap-and-invest" program and limiting its potential scope, compared to what environment advocates want. New York League of Conservation Voters Policy Director Pat McClellan makes the case for a robust effort to limit emissions from large polluters, including i…

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Ensuring the safe storage of embryos 9:49

28d ago9:49

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Aug. 20. 2024 - Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, discusses her legislative campaign to ensure the safe storage of embryos intended for in vitro fertilization.WCNY による

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Shared kitchens are key to food entrepreneurs 12:29

28d ago12:29

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Aug. 20, 2024 - In light of state policymakers wanting to study the economic impact of kitchen incubators, we learn how these shared facilities are used with the help of Olga Padilla-Zakour, a professor of food processing at Cornell University.WCNY による

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New York to greenlight new business interruption coverage 13:59

28d ago13:59

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Aug. 8, 2024 - Traditional business interruption insurance wasn't worth much to businesses during the pandemic, but a new form of interruption coverage being pushed by the Hocuhl administration may be more useful during a government shutdown of activities, according to Brad Lachut, director of government affairs for the Professional Insurance Agent…

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Democratic allies target New York's congressional battlegrounds 29:58

29d ago29:58

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Aug. 19, 2024 - After a disappointing congressional performance in 2022 for New York's Democrats, a group of community and labor organizations have come together to ensure battleground seats in the Empire State go blue. We discuss this effort with Battleground New York's Gabby Seay.WCNY による

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Invasive plant targeted with herbicide in Lake George 11:56

29d ago11:56

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Aug. 19, 2024 - Lake George Park Commission Executive Director Dave Wick discusses the deployment of a herbicide to fight an invasive plant and how it might be used in the future in the Queen of American Lakes.WCNY による

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