The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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SUNY and CUNY leaders urged to confront President Trump
April 30, 2025 - Frederick Kowal, president of United University Professions, argues that SUNY and CUNY leaders should be part of a vocal, coordinated rebuttal to President Donald Tru... Apr 30, 2025
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Cancer survivors push update to state medical leave policy
April 30, 2025 - The state's paid medical leave benefit has been stagnant for more than three decades, which hinders the ability of cancer patients to access care, according to Michae... Apr 30, 2025
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Troopers want time to process violent incidents
April 30, 2025 - New York State Troopers PBA President Charles Murphy makes the case for a state law ensuing troopers have up to 30 days of paid leave to process their direct involvem... Apr 30, 2025
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Students, parents and educators navigate school smartphone restrictions
April 30, 2025 - New York is poised to become the latest state to restrict access to smartphones during the school day, based on a state budget deal announced Monday. The Capitol Pres... Apr 30, 2025
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Framework takes shape for $254 billion state budget
April 29, 2025 - On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a budget deal was reached with the Democratic majorities in the state legislature. And while the bills still need to be printed... Apr 29, 2025
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Do Senate Dems need a new approach to plastic waste?
April 29, 2025 - Sen. Monica Martinez, a Long Island Democrat, talks about why she is pushing plastic packaging waste legislation that is an alternative to a proposal with waste reduc... Apr 29, 2025
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NY car insurance costs squeezing ride-hailing services
April 29, 2025 - New Yorkers are used to high insurance costs, for everything from property coverage to a foster care program, and now the cost of car insurance has prompted the ride ... Apr 29, 2025
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Former Syracuse mayor's memoir exposes reality of governing
April 29, 2025 - Stephanie Miner, who served as mayor of Syracuse from 2010 until 2018, discusses her new memoir, including why her political relationship with then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo ... Apr 29, 2025
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Insurance mandate proposed for obesity treatment
April 28, 2025 - Monica Billger, director of state government affairs at the American Diabetes Association, discusses legislation intended to make obesity treatments, including popula... Apr 28, 2025
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Court system simplifies uncontested divorce process
April 28, 2025 - We consider changes to the uncontested divorce process in New York with April Dalbec, co-chair of the matrimonial and family law practice group for Whiteman, Osterman... Apr 28, 2025
