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February 19, 2019
The Warren G. Anderson Breakfast series brings together legal experts to discuss the issues in the legislative session and the State. How does the path to legalized recreational marijuana look? We asked District Attorney David Soares (D-Albany County), President of the District Attorney Association of New York, and Sara Payne, counsel with Barclay Damon and chair of the Barclay Damon Cannabis Service Team. (originally aired 2/12/19) Read More
February 19, 2019
It’s been 35 years since the original bottle bill was passed in New York State. This year, the Governor is looking to expand the bottle bill. We heard from two people who played a major role in passing the original bill: Judith Enck, senior advisor at the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development at Bennington College and former EPA Region 2 Administrator, and G. Oliver Koppell, principal partner at G. Oliver Koppell & Associates, former State Attorney General and Assemblyman. (originally aired 1/17/19) Read More
February 19, 2019
One of the smaller funding requests this session comes from an organization with roots in Syracuse. OnPoint for College is asking for $1 million dollars to help some of the poorest students in New York pay for books, fees and other costs associated with getting a higher education. We discussed the request with Samuel Rowser, Executive Director of OnPoint for College, and Kevin Marken, Director of the program’s Utica branch. Read More
February 19, 2019
Criticism around the New York Health Act is growing. Today, we heard from the President and CEO of the New York State Health Plan Association, Eric Linzer, on his organization’s opposition to the bill that would eliminate his industry if passed. Read More
February 19, 2019
Residents of the Akron Mobile Home Park have been left on uneasy ground after the purchase of the park by a Florida investment firm. Today, we heard from two of the residents, Gail Travers, Trustee of the Akron Mobile Home Park Tenant’s Association, and Maribeth Sheedy on the issues they’ve faced. (originally aired 1/18/19) Read More
February 19, 2019
Today, the Legislature will take their biggest actions on gun control since 2013’s SAFE Act. We broke down the legislative docket with Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-Manhattan). (originally aired 1/29/19) Read More
February 19, 2019
One of the most glaring infrastructure needs in Upstate New York is the Syracuse-area’s I-81. We spoke with freshman Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse) on what she sees as the best future for the corridor. (originally aired 1/29/19) Read More
February 15, 2019
Guests Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan), chair of the Senate Finance Committee Dr. Jeanne Zaino, Professor of Political Science at Iona College Dr. Douglas Muzzio, Professor of Political Science at Baruch College Mayor Kathy Sheehan (D-Albany) Kyle Belokopitsky, Executive Director of the New York State PTA Read More
February 15, 2019
After decades in journalism, the Albany Bureau Chief for the New York Daily News, Ken Lovett, is moving on to a new adventure. Lovett stopped by to take a look back at a journalism career that spans three decades. Read More
February 15, 2019
Yesterday’s decision by Amazon to scrap their plans for an HQ2 in Long Island City sent a shock wave through the New York political sphere. Dr. Jeanne Zaino, Professor of Political Science at Iona College, and Dr. Douglas Muzzio, Professor of Political Science at Baruch College, shared their analysis. Read More
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| Binghamton | WSQX (91.5 FM) | 8 p.m. |
| Buffalo | WBFO (88.7 FM) | 8 p.m. |
| Clayton | WRVH (89.3 FM) | 8 p.m. |
| Geneva | WRVO translator (90.7 FM) | 8 p.m. |
| Fenner | WMVQ (90.5 FM) | 8 p.m. |
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| Norwich | WRVO translator (89.9 FM) | 8 p.m. |
| Olean | WOLN (92.3 FM) | 8 p.m. |
| Ossining | WQXW (90.3 FM) | 5 a.m. Sunday |
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