Published - May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021 – Assemblyman Jake Ashby was originally turned away from the Army, but he persisted and eventually earned his commission with the U.S. Army Reserve, rising to the rank of Captain.
Published - May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021 – New York Health Foundation Veterans’ Health Officer Derek Coy, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, talks about what Memorial Day means to him and much more.
Published - May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021 – Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt enlisted in the Army national Guard after 9/11 and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Published - May 29, 2021
“The only thing better than singing is more singing.” – Ella Fitzgerald The human voice has the power to move us in so many ways. When many voices sing together, they create harmonies that are impossible alone. And when a group of women’s voices join in song, the experience can be almost magical “Finding Our Voices, Part 2” Howard Hanson: How Excellent Thy Name Manitou Singers of St. Olaf’s College; Sigrid Johnson, director “Repertoire for Women’s Voices, Vol. 3” St. Olaf Records E2400 Leopold Heinrich von Herzogenberg: 6 Madchenlieder ensemble cantissimo; Markus Utz, director “Herzogenberg: Wie schön, hier zu verträumen” Carus
Published - May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021 – New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers President Alice Fontier argues that the state senate should reject the nomination of Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas to the state’s top court.
Published - May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021 – Ryan Lepore, interim executive director of NYC NORML, which advocates for marijuana consumers in the five boroughs, talks about creating a new state office of cannabis management – as part of the legalization of adult-use marijuana – and voices his concerns about the governor’s top marijuana adviser.
Published - May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021 – Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, a Rockland County Democrat, discusses his legislation to address the inequities in the East Ramapo Central School District, where the private schools serving mostly white students have bee prioritized at the expense of public schools largely serving students of color.
Published - May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 – Legislation prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet shops is making its way through the Capitol, but proponents of the industry say this measure is misguided and paints an inaccurate picture of the practices by most pet shops.
Published - May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 – The newly released (and late) state financial plan sheds new light on New York’s finances. Patrick Orecki, director of state studies for the Citizens Budget Commission, explains what this new information tells us about the state’s fiscal situation and how federal stimulus money is being spent.
Published - May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 – New York State School Boards Association Executive Director Robert Schneider breaks down the school budget vote results from earlier this month, and discusses ways to increase the abysmal turnout rates for these important elections.
Published - May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021 – After paying out billions of dollars in unemployment benefits during the pandemic, the bill is coming due soon, and Business Council of New York State Vice President Ken Pokalsky has ideas on how the state can alleviate this impending burden facing businesses.
Published - May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021 – Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Corrections Committee Chair Julia Salazar provides a status update on pending bills that would overhaul the parole system in New York and also advocates for legislation requiring prison guards to wear body cameras.
Published - May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021 – The Queen of American Lakes appears to be under attack from failing nearby septic systems. Eric Siy, executive director of The Fund for Lake George, makes the case for more oversight and regulation of the septic systems in the region.
Published - May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021 – Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, a Manhattan Democrat, joins the show to discuss some of her pending bills, including restrictions on plastic straws in restaurants, making it easier for incarcerated New Yorkers to kick a drug addiction and cracking down on “ghost guns.”
Published - May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 – State Authorities Budget Office Director Jeff Pearlman discusses pending legislation that could give his government watchdog additional teeth and reflects on his unique position as an independent oversight agency in the Cuomo administration.
