The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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The latest in Brian Benjamin's corruption case
April 16, 2024 - We get an update on the legal maneuvering in the corruption case against former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from Jon Campbell, the reporter at the Capitol for Gothamist &... Apr 16, 2024
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Marijuana farmers desperate for financial aid
April 16, 2024 - New York marijuana farmers are operating at a loss and the industry is at risk of collapsing if the state doesn't offer financial relief, according to Joseph Calderon... Apr 16, 2024
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New York lawmakers approve adultery legalization
April 15, 2024 - Assembly Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Lavine, a Long Island Democrat, discusses the illegality of adultery in New York and why he's trying to repeal this section o... Apr 15, 2024
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Challenges persist for New York's marijuana marketplace
April 15, 2024 - Attorney Fatima Afia, of the Rudick Law Group, talks about legislation addressing illegal marijuana retailers and explains multiple legal challenges to New York's ret... Apr 15, 2024
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Getting to know what's in your food
April 12, 2024 - Democratic state lawmakers are pushing for stricter regulations and more awareness of additives put into food, which are generally overlooked by federal officials. We... Apr 12, 2024
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Preventing and addressing tick-borne diseases
April 12, 2024 - With ticks beginning to emerge after the winter, we consider how to prevent and address tick-borne illnesses with Royale Scuderi, executive director of the Central Ne... Apr 12, 2024
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Smoothing out the 'Raise the Age' rollout
April 12, 2024 - Across the political spectrum there are concerns about the implementation of Raise the Age, so we examine how it can be improved. Our guests are Alison Lake, executiv... Apr 12, 2024
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Incentivizing work opportunities
April 11, 2024 - Business Council of New York State Executive Vice President Paul Zuber makes the case the for the state to replicate a federal tax credit designed to encourage employ... Apr 11, 2024
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Grand housing bargain could leave everyone unhappy
April 11, 2024 - Is this the year of a grand bargain on tenant protections and housing creation? We consider what should be in a deal with Jay Martin, executive director of the Commun... Apr 11, 2024
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Potential savings in consumer directed personal assistance
April 11, 2024 - The state's consumer directed personal assistance program is one of the fastest growing Medicaid costs, but controlling costs and retaining the integrity of the initi... Apr 11, 2024
