New York Now

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (10/21/22): Rep. Lee Zeldin is the Republican nominee in this year's race for New York governor. He joins us to discuss his background, top issues facing New Yorkers, and more. New polls show the race for governor tightening. Amazon workers in the Albany area reject efforts to form what would've been the second union in the company's history. Learn More at nynow.org

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (10/14/22): An update on the influx of immigrants into New York City, and how the city is handling it. A new On The Bill features legislation that's now gaining more attention because of the migrant crisis. You'll decide the race for State Comptroller, the state's money-manager, in next month's election. This week, we speak with Paul Rodriguez, a Republican running for that job against incumbent Tom DiNapoli, a Democrat who we spoke with last week. A new program in New York's schools aims to prepare students for a civic-minded world. Producer Catherine Rafferty takes us inside that program. Learn More: nynow.org

President Joe Biden visits the Hudson Valley. Reporter Alexis Young has details. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) joins us to discuss the state's finances six months after the state budget was passed, his role as a check on state spending, and his bid for re-election. Big tech company Micron is making the largest-ever private-sector investment in upstate New York, according to the state, through a new facility outside Syracuse. We'll tell you more. Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us to break down the news of the week. Learn More: nynow.org

We're now less than six weeks away from Election Day. We break down a new poll on where some of New York's top races stand with Steven Greenberg from the Siena Research Institute. Republicans feel confident about their chances of gaining seats, and potentially the majority, in the State Senate in November. Senate Republican Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Pam Helming joins us to discuss. Record tourism in the Adirondacks has created some unique challenges for local communities. Reporter Alexis Young takes us to the high peaks for that story.   Learn More: nynow.org

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing former President Donald Trump over allegations of business fraud in New York. We'll tell you more. After Amazon workers on Staten Island became the first of the company's workers in the country to unionize, a new effort in the Albany area has gained steam. Photojournalist Thomas Connolly reports. A decision from New York state during the pandemic has left businesses with a new bill that industry leaders say could have a huge, and lasting, impact. We'll explain. Learn More: nynow.org

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (9/09/22): - The New York Times finds that certain Hasidic yeshivas aren't teaching students basic math and English, and the State Education Department approves new standards for nonpublic schools. We'll discuss that and more with David Lombardo from The Capitol Pressroom. - New York's infrastructure — from roads to bridges, to drinking water — needs a lot of work, according to a recent report from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara, D-Schenectady, a civil engineer by trade, joins us to discuss. - New York's Overdose Awareness Day was this week. Reporter Alexis Young has a look at New York's overdose crisis. - A new edition of On The Bill. Learn More: nynow.org

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: A big decision on the future of New York's food and farming industry, and the workers who support it, is now in the hands of the Hochul administration. We'll explain. It's the start of a new school year, and new challenges come along with it. We speak with NYSUT's Andy Pallotta about school safety, the state's teacher shortage, and more. School boards have entered the national spotlight in recent years. But what is a school board, and what do they do? Producer Catherine Rafferty has that story. Catch this week's show on your local PBS station, or watch on YouTube, Facebook, or using the free PBS app anytime after Friday.

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (9/02/22): - New York's new concealed carry gun laws took effect this week, but their future is unclear. Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government joins us to discuss her reporting on a lawsuit against those laws, and a new unemployment debt burden for businesses  in New York. - We take a trip to the New York State Fair in Syracuse, and bring you along for the ride for some fried foods and fair fun. - The new school year is here, and State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa joins us to discuss what's different, and what's ahead. - A new edition of On The Bill details legislation in response to the damage from Hurricane Ida, which hit New York one year ago this weekend. Learn More: nynow.org

Gov. Kathy Hochul joins us for an in-depth interview on her first year in office, and her pitch to New Yorkers for a full term in this year's elections.   Learn More: nynow.org

On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/12/22): - New York's second primary election of the year will be held Tuesday, with races for Congress and State Senate. Bill Mahoney from POLITICO New York and Zach Williams from the New York Post join us for a preview. - New York Chief Judge Janet DiFiore is stepping down at the end of August. That will give Gov. Kathy Hochul the chance to nominate her successor. Vincent Bonventre from Albany Law School joins with analysis. - New legislation to expand health care access in New York has been introduced in Albany. Sen. Jeremy Cooney, D-Monroe, joins us to discuss the bill, which would allow New Yorkers to buy in to the state's Essential Plan. - A new edition of On The Bill features legislation related to security at the Chautauqua Institution, where writer Salman Rushdie was attacked last week. Learn More: nynow.org

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: New York Inspector General Lucy Lang stops by the studio for a chat about her work, and her vision for the office. Monkeypox continues to be of concern, particularly in New York, which has more cases than any other state in the U.S. We have everything you need to know, with Dr. Tomoko Udo from the School of Public Health at the University at Albany. We break down the latest news in the Empire State with Jon Campbell from WNYC & Gothamist. Republicans and farm owners continue to push back against a proposal to lower the overtime threshold for farm workers from 60 hours to 40 hours a week. Reporter Alexis Young has details. Learn More: nynow.org

On this week's edition of New York NOW (8/05/22): - We have a fresh look at this year's statewide elections, including the race for governor, with new polling. Michael Gormley from Newsday joins us to break it down. - New York is launching a first-in-the-nation project to measure air quality. We'll give you a closer look at how it's starting, and where it's going. - A new '988' mental health crisis hotline is now active in New York. WCNY's David Lombardo speaks with Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan. Learn More: nynow.org

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Amid escalating evictions and housing costs, we’ll look at the overturning of Albany’s Good Cause Eviction law and what it means for New York state. David Lombardo from the Capitol Pressroom talks with OASAS commissioner Chinazo Cunningham about state funding and priorities for treating addiction in New York state. We’ll break down this week’s news with Keshia Clukey of Bloomberg Government and Yancey Roy of Newsday. Learn More: nynow.org

On this week's edition of New York NOW: Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors but some activities, like boating, can unwittingly spread invasive species. We tell you more and what the state - and you - can do about it. Cannabis is coming to New York State. New York NOW explores the budding industry. Reflect on the week that was with Grace Ashford of The New York Times and Zach Williams of The New York Post on an all-new Reporters RoundtableLearn More: nynow.org

On this week’s edition of New York NOW (7/15/22): - Gun violence is a public health crisis, but what's being done to prevent it? New York NOW investigates. - Governor Hochul has announced a plan to replace the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) with an independent agency - we take a closer look at what replacing JCOPE will look like. - Reflecting on the week that was with Marina Villeneuve of the Association Press and Jimmy Vielkind from The Wall Street Journal on an all-new Reporters Roundtable. Learn More: nynow.org

On this week's edition of New York NOW: New York's June 28th primary elections experienced low voter turnout - we have more. A closer look at policy in a post-Roe v Wade New York. Reflecting on the week that was in Reporter's Roundtable.

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On this week's edition of New York NOW (6/24/22): - New York's first primary elections of 2022 are on Tuesday, June 28. We'll tell you who's going to be on the ballot in the races for governor and lieutenant governor. - New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is one of three Democrats competing for the party's nomination in the race for governor Tuesday. He joins us to discuss. - New York has a new support fund for transgender and gender-expansive organizations and individuals. We'll have details. Learn More: nynow.org

On this week's edition of New York NOW: We bring you more conversations with candidates ahead of this month's primaries for governor and lieutenant governor. The four Republicans seeking the party's nomination in that election traded barbs during a debate this week. We have highlights. Rob Astorino is one of the four Republicans vying for the party's nomination for governor. He joins us. Ana Maria Archila is running to be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in this month's primary. We speak with her about her campaign. Learn more: nynow.org

On this week's edition of New York NOW (6/10/22): It's full steam ahead for this year's elections in New York now that this year's legislative session is over. The three Democrats seeking their party's nomination for governor — Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Rep. Tom Suozzi — faced off in a debate this week. We'll have highlights. Republicans are gearing up for their own primary in the race for governor. Andrew Giuliani joins us to break down his campaign ahead of this month's election. Joe Spector from POLITICO New York and David Lombardo from the Capitol Pressroom join us to break down the week. Learn More: nynow.org