The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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Heading to Albany: Turning bill drafts into law
Aug. 7, 2026- We get to know attorney David Siffert, who won a Democratic Primary in June for a downtown Manhattan Assembly seat. We talk about why they ran, where they'll fit into th... Aug 7, 2026
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Dental services for Medicaid patients in possible limbo in New York
Aug. 7, 2026- State lawmakers are looking to codify a legal settlement requiring New York's Medicaid program to cover medically necessary dental procedures. We talk about the legislat... Aug 7, 2026
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Terminally ill New Yorkers can now seek medical aid in dying
Aug. 7, 2026- This week a state law took effect allowing terminally ill New Yorkers to end their lives with the help of a physician. We discuss the implementation of the measure with ... Aug 7, 2026
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Heading to Albany: A new champion for Yonkers
Aug. 6, 2026- We get to know Frank Jereis, who won a Democratic Assembly Primary in June to succeed his retiring boss in a Yonkers-based seat. We discuss his family, the needs of Yonk... Aug 6, 2026
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Report raises concerns with NY forced mental health treatment
Aug. 6, 2026- An independent review of New York's program for court-mandated mental health treatments makes the case that the state should do more to promote voluntary programs. We di... Aug 6, 2026
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GOP Assemblyman has unfinished business on Coney Island
Aug. 6, 2026- Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny, a Southern Brooklyn Republican, makes the case for his re-election bid as he prepares for a rematch this fall against Democrat Chris Mc... Aug 6, 2026
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Big questions about administration and funding of SNAP benefits
Aug. 5, 2025- New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn discusses the administration and funding for SNAP benefits, addressing child pove... Aug 5, 2026
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Heading to Albany: Queens socialist looks to harness people power
Aug. 5, 2026- We are continuing to get to know some of the new faces heading to Albany next year and on this episode we're checking in with attorney David Orkin, a Democratic Socialis... Aug 5, 2026
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Hochul administration identifies rules to roll back
Aug. 4, 2026 - We sat down with Zoe Jacobs, director of regulatory reform and delivery in the governor's office. We discussed updates to state requirements, identifying outdates rules... Aug 4, 2026
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Albany policy heavyweight heading to Congress
Aug. 4, 2026 - In an excerpt of Dispatches from Planet Albany, Assemblymember Micah Lasher talked about his mandate as Gov. Kathy Hochul's policy director and whether he ever though a... Aug 4, 2026
