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Insurers urge funds to combat health disparities
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May 16, 2024 - We highlight Medicaid dollars that flow through health insurance companies to address health disparities through community partnerships. To talk about the Quality Incentive Program we're joined by Eric Linzer, president and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association, and Diane Mbombo Tite, a former asylum seeker who benefited from t…
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Reporters expose mistreatment at unregulated for-profit school
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May 16, 2024 - ProPublica reporters Jodi Cohen and Jennifer Smith Richards discuss their deep dive into a for-profit school for people with Autism in Westchester County that is going largely unregulated by the state, despite reports of unsafe and unsanitary conditions.WCNY による
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College protests tests 'principles' of free speech
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May 16, 2024 - In light of the college protests that have popped up around the country since October, we discuss free speech rights and implementing the principles of free speech with Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, and Justin Harrison, a Senior Policy Counsel with the organization.…
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May 16, 2024 - Dr. Oxiris Barbot, president and CEO of the United Hospital Fund, talks about the scope of adolescent mental health needs and makes the case for more preventative care to avoid serious ramifications.WCNY による
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State health investigators search for vaccine fraud
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May 15, 2024 - After initially being tasked to investigate COVID-19 vaccine fraud, state health officials have begun looking at the issue more broadly. We talk about efforts to detect and prevent the falsification of immunization records with Joe Giovannetti, director of investigations for the State Department of Health.…
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May 15, 2024 - New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy explains why Gov. Kathy Hochul directed her to review the recent work of the state Office of Cannabis Management and shares some of her findings.WCNY による
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May 14, 2024 - We talked with the new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Rochester Democrat Jeremy Cooney, about his vision for the committee, including regulating autonomous vehicles and rethinking highways in upstate cities.WCNY による
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Are regional high schools the future in New York?
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May 5, 2024 - Are regional high schools the future in New York? We explore the benefits of these settings with David Little, executive director of the Rural Schools Association of New York State.WCNY による
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Health officials looks to curb rates of syphilis
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May 14, 2024 - The transmission of syphilis is on the rise in the last two decades after being nearly eradicated in New York. We talk about the landscape and efforts to reduce transmission with Dr. Brianna Norton, deputy medical director for the Office of the Medical Director at the AIDS Institute, and Dr. Wilson Miranda, surveillance director for …
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Increasing state's bottle deposit seen as boon to NYC 'canners'
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May 13, 2024 - Expanding the state's bottle redemption laws would impact manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, but it would also have ramifications for thousands of "canners" in New York City. We learn about these New Yorkers with Jenna Harvey, an urban analyst with WIEGO, and Ryan Castalia, Executive Director of Sure We Can.…
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Fund for civil legal services entangled in budget drama
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May 13, 2024 - Chris O'Malley, the outgoing executive director of the New York State Interest On Lawyer Account Fund, and Christine Fecko, the organization's incoming executive director, make the case for limiting the state's ability to dip its hands into a special fund for civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers.…
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Paid medical leave expansion stalls in Albany
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May 13, 2024 - Senate Labor Committee Chair Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat, and Sherry Leiwant, co-founder and co-president of A Better Balance, explain the different paid medical leave proposals kicking around the Capitol and make the case for a more lucrative benefit.WCNY による
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Judges weigh in on mail voting and ethics watchdog
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May 10, 2024 - The Times Union's Dan Clark explains appellate rulings impacting the future of New York's ethics watchdog and an expansion of mail voting.WCNY による
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Big Tech's firm opposition to social media restrictions
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May 10, 2024 - The ongoing legislative effort to protect minors from addictive features of social media is facing stiff opposition from the impacted platforms. We hear about the reservations from Chris MacKenzie, a spokesman for Chamber of Progress, which represents big tech companies.WCNY による
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Concerns raised with state-backed investments in marijuana retailers
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May 10, 2024 - We talked with cannabis attorney Lauren Rudick about the criticisms levied at the manager of the state's social equity fund, which is supposed to be uplifting aspiring marijuana retailers.WCNY による
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Integrating mental health and substance abuse care
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May 10, 2024 - New York is slowly expanding the number of providers offering integrated mental health and substance abuse care. We examine this effort with Jihoon Kim, CEO of InUnity Alliance, and Debbie Fletcher-Blake, president and CEO of VIP Community Services,WCNY による
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New York continues to invest in abortion access
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May 9, 2024 - Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, a Queens Democrat, talks about a $25 million state commitment to expand access to abortion services, including for women from outside New York.WCNY による
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New York commits to new online elections database
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May 9, 2024 - Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny explains a new state effort to centralize election data and outlines bills to improve local election administration.WCNY による
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Former energy regulator analyzes transmission siting changes
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May 9, 2024 - The state budget includes overhauling the transmission siting process in New York, but what will it really do? We try to answer that question with John Howard, former chair of the state's Public Service Commission.WCNY による
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May 8, 2024 - Kelly Young, director of agricultural development for the state Department of Agriculture and Markets, explains why the state is promoting the development of urban and community gardens.WCNY による
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The school board perspective on the state budget
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May 8, 2024 - New York State School Boards Association Director of Governmental Relations Brian Fessler responds to the adopted state budget, including funding for schools, a study on the distribution of foundation aid, and efforts to smooth the transition to zero-emission school buses.WCNY による
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Upstate hospitals avoid worrisome Medicaid rates
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May 8, 2024 - Iroquois Healthcare Association Executive Vice President Kevin Kerwin and President and CEO Gary J. Fitzgerald provide an upstate perspective on the state budget's impact on health care facilities, including the increased Medicaid rates.WCNY による
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Immigration coalition evaluates the state budget
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May 8, 2024 - New York Immigration Coalition President & CEO Murad Awawdeh talks about the state's $2.4 billion commitment to asylum seekers and discusses other funding impacting immigrants that did (and didn't) make it into the state budget.WCNY による
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State's top court deals a blow to #MeToo prosecution
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May 7, 2024 - Defense attorney Peter Pullano, a managing partner at Tully Rinckey's Rochester Office, explains why the state's top court struck down the 2020 rape conviction of Harvey Weinstein and how the ruling impacts a future retrial.WCNY による
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Changing rules for personalized care of people with developmental disabilities
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May 7, 2024 - New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation President & CEO Michael Seereiter discusses proposed changes to the administration of personalized care for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.WCNY による
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May 7, 2024 - We break down the housing creation and tenant protections in the state budget with State Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat, who chairs the chamber's housing committee.WCNY による
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State dollars begin to flow for zero-emission school buses
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May 6, 2024 - Adam Ruder, director of NYSERDA's clean transportation group, provides an update on New York's effort to promote zero-emission school buses.WCNY による
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Government watchdog responds to adopted state budget
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May 6, 2024 - Reinvent Albany Senior Policy Advisory Rachael Fauss provides a government watchdog perspective on how the state budget came together and what's inside it.WCNY による
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State tax credit props up upstate film productions
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May 6, 2024 - A state-commissioned report found that New York's film tax credit isn't worth its $700 million price tag, but communities that host productions love the subsidy. Albany County Film Commissioner Debby Goedeke discusses what the credit means for the Capital Region and why she wants it to continue.…
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Feds impose new nursing home staffing standards
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May 6, 2024 - Long Term Care Community Coalition Executive Director Richard Mollot talks about federal staffing regulations for nursing homes and responds to the adopted state budget.WCNY による
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Report: State failing to deliver early intervention services
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May 3, 2024 - We highlight New York's ongoing failure to provide adequate access to early intervention services for toddlers with Brigit Hurley, chief program officer for The Children's Agenda.WCNY による
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State authorizes extension of mayoral control of NYC schools
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May 3, 2024 - Politico New York education reporters Katelyn Cordero and Madina Touré discuss the continuation of mayoral control of New York City schools that was approved in the budget.WCNY による
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State budget falls short of transformative help for families
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May 3, 2024 - Assembly Children & Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi, a Queens Democrat, discusses what did (and didn't) make it into the final budget that will impact families and explains why he's unhappy with Governor Kathy Hochul's child care rhetoric.WCNY による
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Utility regulator eyes greener grid for New York
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May 3, 2024 - We examine the state's latest attempt to make the electric grid greener with Jessica Waldorf, chief of staff for the New York State Department of Public Service.WCNY による
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Senate environmental leader talks budget and end of session
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May 2, 2024 - Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, discusses the environmental proposals that did (and didn't) make it into the final budget and outlines some priorities for the remainder of the session.WCNY による
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Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan talks budget
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May 2, 2024 - New York Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan talks about the mental health portion of the state budget, including what it means for the non-profit workforce and mental health needs of kids.WCNY による
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Budget Director Blake Washington talks adopted budget
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May 2, 2024 - New York State Budget Director Blake Washington discusses the recently adopted state budget, including the MCO tax, financial transparency, and education aid.WCNY による
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May 1, 2024 - State Senator John Liu, a Queens Democrat, talks about language in the state budget designed to protect property owners against so-called squatters.WCNY による
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Assembly Aging Chair Ron Kim discusses adopted budget
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May 1, 2024 - Assembly Aging Committee Chair Ron Kim, a Queens Democrat, discusses the funding for elder services, oversight of nursing homes, and other budget issues impacting seniors.WCNY による
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Assembly Banks Chair Pamela Hunter discusses priorities
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May 1, 2024 - Assembly Banks Committee Chair Pamela Hunter, a Syracuse Democrat, makes the case for regulating the evolving "buy now, pay later" industry and discusses financial legislative goals for 2024.WCNY による
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State's offshore wind goals dealt major setback
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April 30, 2024 - The development of New York's offshore wind portfolio was dealt a setback in April, as three projects were scrapped as the result of supply chain issues. We break down these developments, including the state's solicitation of new offshore projects, with Fred Zalcman, director of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance.…
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State budget makes minor updates to alcohol laws
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April 30, 2024 - We consider changes to New York's alcohol laws in the state budget and unfinished business with Scott Wexler, executive director of the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association.WCNY による
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April 29, 2024 - Community Service Society of New York Vice President of Health Initiatives Elisabeth Benjamin breaks down language in the state budget designed to curtail medical debt and expand access to financial assistance from hospitals.WCNY による
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Rural county eyes universal high-speed internet access
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April 29, 2024 - We highlight a rural community outside the Capital Region that is competing for funds to expand local internet access. Schoharie County Administrator Korsah Akumfi discusses the steps being taken to realize 100 percent connectivity.WCNY による
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April 25, 2024 - As part of an effort to address chronic conditions with healthy foods, Democratic lawmakers are pushing for Medicaid coverage of medically tailored meals. We explore the merits of this idea with Karen Pearl, chair of the Food is Medicine Coalition and special advisor to God's Love We Deliver.…
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April 25, 2024 - Is New York going to be the next leader in artificial intelligence research? State policymakers hope so. Bloomberg Government Albany reporter Zach Williams explains the state's expensive bet on "Empire AI."WCNY による
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April 25, 2024 - NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas discusses the state budget, including language designed to promote new home construction and increase tenant protections.WCNY による
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Understanding the work of New York's utility regulator
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April 24, 2024 - The state's Public Service Commission has a very important role, but do New Yorker understand what's going on? We explore how to make the work of the state regulator more accessible and comprehensible with Laurie Wheelock, executive director of the Public Utility Law Project of New York.…
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April 24, 2024 - As the general counsel for the Berger Commission, Mark Ustin, a healthcare regulatory lawyer and lobbyist with Farrell Fritz, has firsthand knowledge about efforts to close and merge hospitals in New York, so we have him weigh in on efforts by Democratic state lawmakers to make it more difficult to shutter facilities.…
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The challenge of annual upkeep for cemeteries
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April 24, 2024 - New York State Association of Cemeteries Legislative Director David Fleming talks about the challenge of maintaining the state's non-profit cemeteries and highlights a statewide cleanup effort.WCNY による
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