The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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July 10, 2020: Syracuse ‘OG’ pushes community solutions to combating gun violence
The recent spate of shootings in Upstate cities including Albany and Syracuse have left communities looking for answers. We heard from Clifford Ryan, founder of OGs Against Violence, ... Jul 10, 2020
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July 10, 2020: State plans cuts to mental health services to fill budget hole
The state is turning to funding for mental health programs in an effort to cut spending to fill its budget gap. We discussed the issue with Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro (R). Jul 10, 2020
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July 10, 2020: Drop in traffic jeopardizes funding for state infrastructure needs
An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is the decrease in gas tax and toll revenue as New Yorkers continue to shelter at home to prevent the spread of the virus. Two membe... Jul 10, 2020
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July 9, 2020: State slow to implement solitary confinement reforms
New York Now Host Dan Clark stopped by to share his latest reporting into the implementation delay of solitary confinement limitations. Jul 9, 2020
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July 9, 2020: Community college prepares for limited return of students
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the way colleges teach and their financial picture. Kristine Duffy, President of SUNY Adirondack Community College, joined the show to ... Jul 9, 2020
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July 9, 2020: Following the money: How the Paycheck Protection Program worked in NY
We took a deep dive into the Paycheck Protection Program and who received funds from it with Albany Business Review reporter Chelsea Diana. Jul 9, 2020
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July 9, 2020: Legal community considers one-year bar exam exemption due to pandemic
As New York continues its fight against COVID-19, a group of recent law school graduates are calling on the state to grant a waiver for the bar exam. We talked with Robert Rosborough,... Jul 9, 2020
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July 8, 2020: UAlbany professor helps New York tackle pandemic from all angles
We met Dr. Eli Rosenberg, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UAlbany, who has been a key advisor throughout the state’s COVID-19 response. Jul 8, 2020
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July 8, 2020: NYS educators compete for federal funds to ‘rethink education’ this fall
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, New York has applied for funding from the federal government to rethink education. We heard about the funding application and more from Shanno... Jul 8, 2020
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July 8, 2020: Checking up on New York’s public corruption watchdog
We got an update from Blair Horner and Russ Haven of NYPIRG on the state’s ethics organization, JCOPE as they move forward with the search for a new Executive Director. Jul 8, 2020