Published - June 8, 2021
June 8, 2021 – The Nature Conservancy’s Jessica Ottney Mahar discusses legislation that would put New York on track to set aside 30 percent of our land for conservation by 2030, mirroring an initiative at the national level.
Published - June 8, 2021
June 8, 2021 – In the future, New Yorkers may all be driving electric vehicles, but – based on the state’s current laws – it’s not clear where those cars will be purchased, as manufacturers are essentially prohibited from selling directly to consumers and the companies want to avoid using the existing network of dealerships. James Chen, vice president of public policy and chief regulatory counsel at the manufacturer Rivian, makes the case for opening up New York’s marketplace.
Published - June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021 – Leigh Latimer and Abigail Swenstein, of the Legal Aid Society’s Exploitation Intervention Project, discuss the shape of human trafficking in New York and highlight legislation that would protect trafficking survivors from certain legal consequences.
Published - June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021 – Senate Consumer Protection Committee Chair Kevin Thomas, a Long Island Democrat, explains how lawmakers are trying to protect New Yorkers from unscrupulous legal actions by debt collectors.
Published - June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021 – It’s been nearly four years since state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved the creation of a task force to address upstate flooding and the panel has not been assembled. Assemblyman Al Stirpe, a Syracuse-area Democrat, is trying to give the task force new life and believes this time it will come together.
Published - June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021 – Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, a Capital Region Democrat, makes the case for her legislation removing regulatory burdens and costs for internet service providers trying to utilize existing utility poles, which could ensure more rural areas can access high-speed internet.
Published - June 5, 2021
“If we stand tall, it is because we stand on the shoulders of many ancestors.” – African proverb This week, the first in a two-part series focusing on women’s music through the ages. We’ll hear works by women from Medieval days through the 1700s. These are the women who have laid the foundation for today’s composers and musicians to build upon. “Women’s Music Through the Ages – Yesterday” Khosrovidukht: Zarmanali e Ints (Wondrous it is to me) Sharakan Early Music Ensemble “The Music of Armenia, Volume Two” Celestial Harmonies Hildegard of Bingen: O, Ecclesia Anonymous 4 “11,000 Virgins” Harmonia Mundi
Published - June 4, 2021
June 4, 2021 – Andre Ward, a co-founder of the COVID Justice Coalition, calls out the Cuomo administration for not doing enough to ensure incarcerated New Yorkers are getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and calls on the state to increase vaccine data transparency.
Published - June 4, 2021
June 4, 2021 – Sexual Harassment Working Group co-founder Rita Pasarell weighs in on the anti-harassment bills that have passed the state senate and comments on the (lack of) action by Assembly Democrats.
Published - June 4, 2021
June 4, 2021 – Assembly Health Committee Chair Dick Gottfried, a Manhattan Democrat, assesses support for the New York Health Act, describes a campaign to end surprise medical bills, and reflects on the potential end of the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Published - June 3, 2021
June 3, 2021 – Assemblymember Taylor Darling, a Long Island Democrat, discusses her chess playing roots, reviews “The Queen’s Gambit,” and reflects on what it was like having her late father as a coach.
Published - June 2, 2021
June 2, 2021 – Assemblymember Taylor Darling, a Long Island Democrat, discusses the immediate public health crisis caused by racism and explains how reparations could be part of the long-term solution to the problem.
Published - June 2, 2021
June 2, 2021 – New York Racing Association President and CEO David O’Rourke discusses the return of fans for in-person horse racing, opportunities presented by mobile sports wagering and how fast he could run 1.5 miles (the length of Saturday’s Belmont Stakes).
Published - June 2, 2021
June 2, 2021 – Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Donna Lupardo, a Southern Tier Democrat, discusses efforts to improve soil health, protect the food supply in New York and connect farmers with hungry New Yorkers.
Published - June 2, 2021
June 2, 2021 – Legal Aid Society’s Ellen Davidson walks us through the state application that went live on Tuesday to access the more than $2 billion in rental assistance. She explains who is eligible, when money might start flowing and the role landlords need to play.
