The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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Upstate natural history museum at risk of closing
October 31, 2025- Paleontological Research Institution Director Dr. Warren Allmon talks about the work his organization does in the Finger Lakes and explains why they're in desperate ... Oct 31, 2025
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Stark warnings about New York City's power supply
October 31, 2025- New York Independent System Operator's Kevin Lanahan discusses a reliability assessment for the New York City area suggesting that the region's power supply and dema... Oct 31, 2025
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What to expect with the state's new parks commissioner
October 31, 2025- We discuss the governor's new choice to lead the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, Kathy Moser, with Paul Steely White, executive directo... Oct 31, 2025
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The policy priorities of Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado
Oct. 31, 2025 - Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado talks about implementing the New York Health Act, providing relief to can and bottle redemption centers, and "Medical Aid in Dying" legislatio... Oct 31, 2025
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State labor commissioner discusses unemployment benefits
October 30, 2025- State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon talks about an increase in maximum unemployment benefits and responds to concerns about the administration of New York's une... Oct 30, 2025
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Letting highly-trained nurses work to their full extent
October 30, 2025- Assemblymember Karines Reyes, a Bronx Democrat and registered nurse, discusses her legislation to define a role for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) i... Oct 30, 2025
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Shrinking the medical debt of New Yorkers
October 30, 2025- After years of lobbying and legislative wins in Albany, consumer advocates are celebrating a reduction in medical debt being amassed by New Yorkers. We explore the l... Oct 30, 2025
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Stronger insurance regulations to promote mental health services
October 30, 2025- Democratic state lawmakers and mental health advocates are pushing a package of bills to make mental health services more accessible for New Yorkers using commercial... Oct 30, 2025
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State adopts expanded foreclosure notice
October 29, 2025- A new law responding to the threat of foreclosures by homeowners' associations and condo boards could have been designed with more consumer protections, according to... Oct 29, 2025
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Paving the way for tenant protections outside of NYC
October 29, 2025- Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, a Hudson Valley Democrat, discusses legislation making it easier for communities outside of New York City to demonstrate a housing ... Oct 29, 2025
