Published - May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 – Senate Labor Committee Chair Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat, discusses her bills making it easier for victims of wage theft to collect money they’re owed and calls out Gov. Andrew Cuomo for not doing enough on the issue.
Published - May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 – Assemblyman John McDonald, a Capital Region Democrat and pharmacist, explains legislation that would let pharmacies in New York administer all the CDC recommended vaccines for adults and addresses the concerns that doctors have about this expansion.
Published - May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 – Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, discusses legislation that made its way through the Capitol ensuring small landlords can access rent relief and makes the case for outstanding bills restricting pesticides at children’s camps and cracking down on cyber flashing.
Published - May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 – Starting in September of 2020, New Yorkers – who didn’t previously have access to sick leave at their jobs – began to accrue time off that they could start using in 2021, as the result of language in the state budget. But according to Frank Natalie, a retired organized labor leader in the Capital Region, contractors in the construction industry are shirking their responsibility under the law and he wants the state Department of Labor to intervene.
Published - May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 – We check in with former state Sen. David Carlucci to learn about the teaching and consulting work the Rockland County Democrat is up to in 2021.
Published - May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 – Politico New York health care reporter Shannon Young handicaps the chances of state lawmakers voting this year on the New York Health Act, legislation championed by progressive lawmakers, which would lead to a state takeover of the health insurance industry.
Published - May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 – Long Term Care Community Coalition Executive Director Richard Mollot joins the show to discuss the evolving rules and regulations governing New York’s nursing homes, including legislation mandating staffing levels, and considers why vacancy rates are so high at facilities.
Published - May 15, 2021
“Can music reflect colors and can colors be reflected in music?” – Jennifer Higdon This week we hear from composers who were inspired to reflect color in their music. It’s an intriguing challenge, and the results are exciting. “Colors of the Rainbow” Dana Suesse: Blue Moonlight Dana Suesse, piano “Keyboard Wizards of the Gershwin Era, Volume II: Dana Suesse” Pearl 9202 Eleanor Alberga: The Wild Blue Yonder Eleanor Alberga, piano Thomas Bowes, violin “Wild Blue Yonder” Navona 6346 Joan Tower: Purple Rhapsody Paul Neubauer, viola; ProMusica Chamber Orchestra “Triumvirate” Summit 573 Thea Musgrave: Green Scottish Ensemble; Jonathan Morton, conductor
Published - May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 – Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee Chair Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, explains his proposal to enable New Yorkers to access their employee files, makes the case for more lucrative pensions for cops and firefighters and talks about being a new father.
Published - May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 – Daily Gazette education reporter Zachary Matson explains actions taken this week by state education officials to promote diversity in public schools and carve out a new pathway to a high school diploma.
Published - May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 – State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat, was sidelined for months with a prolonged bout of COVID-19, which sent him to the hospital twice. Now on the mend, he worries about lingering symptoms from the virus.
Published - May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 – With the 50th anniversary of the Attica uprising right around the corner, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat, is championing legislation that would make it easier for grand jury proceedings of historical significance to see the light of day and increase public awareness about important events.
Published - May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 – Annel Hernandez, associate director of New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, explains why the power generation advisory group for the state’s Climate Action Council recommended a moratorium on new fossil fuel power plants and calls for the creation of a plan to close existing fossil fuel plants.
Published - May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 – New York tax officials are cracking down on out-of-state tax filers, who have been working from home during the pandemic, according to reporting by Wall Street Journal reporter Jimmy Vielkind.
Published - May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 – Municipalities all over the state are starting to reap a windfall of cash from the American Rescue Plan, so we talked with New York Conference of Mayors Executive Director Peter Baynes about who is getting what, how it can be spent under federal rules and how it should be spent.
