Full Episode: Hochul Approval Up, COELIG, Diversity in Schools On This Week's Edition -While the state budget is three weeks late, New York voters seem to back the many policy items that Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to be included in the budget. The governor saw ...

On the most recent episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social we break down measures to improve diversity in schools.

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Full Episode: Discovery Law Deal, Federal Tax Bill, CDPAP Transition Issues On This Week's Edition - While the state budget is several days late, a breakthrough on discovery reform have pushed negotiations forward. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie met with five New York City DAs...

On the most recent episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social I sat down with Sen. Gustavo Rivera to talk about the state's CDPAP transition.

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Full Episode: Late State Budget, Abortion Access in New York On This Week's Edition - The April 1st budget deadline came and went this week - with leaders unable to come to an agreement. We give an update on where negotiations stand. With the threat of federal ...

On the most recent episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social, we break down what massive federal budget cuts could mean for New York.

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An Inside Look at the Fight for Universal Child Care in Albany For about five years, some state lawmakers have been fighting in Albany to establish universal child care across the state.

As the budget continues into overtime, some state lawmakers are hoping to address child care concerns and keep the fight for universal childcare afloat.

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Full Episode: Labor and Higher Education Priorities at the State Capitol On this week's edition - We sit down on with Assembly Labor Committee Chair Harry Bronson (D - Monroe County) the push for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and other labor priorities in the state budge...

On the latest episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social I break down the state budget's higher education priorities and Trump's order to dismantle the U.S. Dept. of Education and what that means for college students in NY.

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Full Episode: One-House Budget Proposal, Affordability in NYS, Addressing High Utility Rates On This Week's Edition - The Assembly and State Senate released their respective one-house budget proposals officially kicking off budget negotiations. We dive into lawmakers' approach to affordabilit...

This year lawmakers seem focused on affordability. On the most recent episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social we dive into what their plan looks like this year as budget negotiations ensue.

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New Bill Aims To Increase Abortion Training Services in Healthcare At a time when states across the country face threats to abortion rights, Democratic state lawmakers in Albany are stepping in to bolster access for New Yorkers

With a second Trump administration in the White House, some state lawmakers are concerned about abortion access and are taking steps to bolster reproductive healthcare for New Yorkers.

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Full Episode: Prison Strikes, Criminal Justice Reform, Insurance Coverage for Inhalers NY lawmakers debate prison reform, HALT Act, safety, and accountability in correctional facilities.

On the latest episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social I break down the state's response to the death of Robert Brooks and prison reform policies pending in Albany.

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Antonio Delgado has decided not to run for reelection with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. @eliseklinenews.bsky.social tells the full story in this week's subscriber only newsletter.

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Full Episode: Congestion Pricing, Hochul Weighs Adams Decision, AM Michaelle Solages On This Week's Edition - The Federal Department of Justice Secretary Sean Duffy moved to put an end to the congestion pricing program in New York City. In response, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state wo...

On the most recent episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social I sat down with @joncampbellny.bsky.social and Mike Gormley for a reporter roundtable to discuss Gov. Kathy Hochul's increasing oversight of Eric Adams.

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“Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan reaches a new peak of #4 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

It becomes her third top 10 hit.

This week on @nynowpbs.bsky.social I take a deep dive into the journey the NY Heat Act, a bill trying to tackle affordability and sustainability.

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Full Episode: Reproductive Rights in NY, State Sen. Samra Brouk, Assembly Minority Leader On This Week's Edition - Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation meant to protect New Yorker physicians prescribing abortion medication via telehealth. We sit down with State Sen. Samra Brouk (D-Rocheste...

On the latest episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social I sat down with State Sen. Samra Brouk to discuss maternal health priorities and a new law intending to protect further NY providers who prescribe abortion medication via telehealth.

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Full Episode: Universal School Meals, NYIC On This Week's Edition - Hunger Advocates and lawmakers are excited for the inclusion of $340 million in funding for universal school meals as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget proposal. We...

On this week’s episode of @nynowpbs.bsky.social I spoke to lawmakers and advocates about a $340 million budget proposal to make school meals universal.

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Full Episode: Hochul FY26 Exec Budget, Immigration Reform in NYS On This Week's Edition - Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion executive budget proposal this week with a focus on affordability. We dive unpack the highlights of the budget and reacti...

This week on @nynowpbs.bsky.social I unpack the state’s approach to immigration reform policy under a new federal administration.

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On this weeks episode of New York NOW:

-Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils her top priorities in the 2025 State of the State address: affordability, education, housing, & more.
-We sat down with Sen. Shelley Mayer to discuss Democratic priorities for reproductive rights.

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