The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
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Restricting toxic chemicals in playground materials
Aug, 21, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, explains her bill that would restrict the use of toxic chemicals in playground surface materials. We also consid... Aug 21, 2026
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Justice Center lays out road map for the future
Aug, 21, 2026- The Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs has a new five-year strategic plan, which emphasizes quantitative analysis and collaborative engageme... Aug 21, 2026
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Lawmakers target power outages after storms
Aug. 21, 2026- Assemblymember Steve Otis, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for legislation intended to speed up the timeliness of power restoration by utilities after maj... Aug 21, 2026
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The intersection of AI and the practice of law
Aug. 19, 2026- New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays discusses the intersection between the practice law and artificial intelligence. We consider how to regulate the tech... Aug 20, 2026
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Limiting ATM fees on New Yorkers using EBT cards
Aug. 18, 2026 - Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, a Bronx Democrat, explains why she wants to stop state-chartered banks from charging ATM fees to New Yorkers trying to access government ... Aug 18, 2026
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A local check on state economic development subsidies
Aug. 18, 2026- Assemblymember Pat Burke, a Buffalo-area Democrat, makes the case for giving municipalities a check on state economic development officials looking to give away local t... Aug 18, 2026
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State's top court poised for shakup
Aug. 17, 2026 - The state's top court is poised for a makeover in the next gubernatorial term, a majority of the seats possibly getting new justices. We discuss the significance of th... Aug 17, 2026
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Requiring e-bikes to be equipped with lights
Aug. 17, 2026 - State lawmakers are looking to require e-bikes and e-scooters sold or leased in New York to be equipped with lights on the front and back. We consider this mandate wi... Aug 17, 2026
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Heading to Albany: Gun violence shapes new member's outlook
Aug. 14, 2026- We get to know Nathaniel Hezekiah III, who won a Democratic primary for an open Southeast Queens Assembly seat where they are the presumptive next representative. We ta... Aug 14, 2026
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Dispatches: A stroke can't stop Liz Krueger the 'anarchist'
Aug. 14, 2026 - In a Dispatches from Planet Albany excerpt, State Sen. Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses her experience recovering from a stroke and her agenda for 2027 in ... Aug 14, 2026
