The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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Counties brace for the most complicated election in modern history
Sept. 18, 2020 - This year’s election will be like no other in our history. Jude Seymour, Jefferson County GOP Election Commissioner, broke down how counties like his are preparing fo... Sep 18, 2020
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Teachers union sues Cuomo to prevent drastic education cuts
Sept. 18, 2020 - The state teachers union, NYSUT, is suing the state to prevent education funding cuts. Andy Pallotta, President of New York State United Teachers, joined the show to ... Sep 18, 2020
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Schools left without direction by state’s secrecy around funding cuts
Sept. 18, 2020 - Schools across the state are already facing a tough budget situation as they bring students back amidst the pandemic. Dr. Rick Timbs, Executive Director of the Statew... Sep 18, 2020
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Behind-the-scenes account of Cuomo’s response to COVID-19
Sept. 17, 2020 - New reporting from the Wall Street Journal highlights the actions the Cuomo administration took early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Jimmy Vielkind, Statehouse reporter... Sep 17, 2020
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Affordable housing investments threated by pandemic
Sept. 17, 2020 - Housing instability is just one of the many side effects of COVID-19’s economic toll. Jolie Milstein, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York State Asso... Sep 17, 2020
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New York weighs flu vaccine mandate for students
Sept. 17, 2020 - David Robinson, New York State Health reporter for the USA Today Network – New York, shared his latest reporting on the flu vaccine and the discussions the state is h... Sep 17, 2020
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Working Families Party ties political future in NY to Biden-Harris ticket
Sept. 16, 2020 - The fate of the Working Families Party is on the ballot this year. Sochie Nnaemeka, New York State Director of the Working Families Party, discussed the party’s effor... Sep 16, 2020
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Cuomo admin ignores legislative inquiry into overdose deaths during pandemic
Sept. 16, 2020 - The legislature is continuing their series of hearings on the effects of COVID-19. Asm. Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan), chair of the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism a... Sep 16, 2020
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Environmentalists & budget watchdog join forces on plan to begin meeting climate goals
Sept. 16, 2020 - A report from the Citizens Budget Commission and the New York League of Conservation Voters highlights some of the state’s spending and tax exemptions that could be t... Sep 16, 2020
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Reporters utilize ’50-a’ repeal to shine a light on opaque police practices
Sept. 15, 2020 - ProPublica and The CITY have been working on an investigation into the multiple promotions of a New York Police Department officer with over a dozen misconduct compla... Sep 15, 2020