The Capitol Pressroom
Produced by WCNY. Sundays at 7am on WNYC.
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State gives up social media disclosure rule for gun permits
March 27, 2026- In 2022, Democratic state policymakers rushed through a gun control law following the mass shooting in Buffalo. Now the state is having to walk back a part of the law ... Mar 27, 2026
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Keeping contraband out of New York prisons
March 27, 2026- Following a failed attempt to use a drone to deliver prison contraband, we explore what items are forbidden in prisons and the efforts to keep them out. Our guest is J... Mar 27, 2026
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New York prepares to celebrate country's 250th birthday
March 26, 2026- We explore what the Empire State is doing this year to commemorate the founding of America with David Frank, assistant commissioner at the State Education Department, ... Mar 26, 2026
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Specialized dementia care out of reach for most New Yorkers
March 26, 2026- Empire State Association of Assisted Living Executive Director Lisa Newcomb makes the case for increased state funding to help cover the cost of specialized care for N... Mar 26, 2026
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Realizing the transition from office space to housing
March 26, 2026- We examine the logistical, fiscal and regulatory burdens preventing vacant commercial properties upstate from being converted into housing. Our guest is Jeff Buell, t... Mar 26, 2026
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NYC schools chancellor make the pitch for mayoral control
March 25, 2026- New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels makes the case for extending mayoral control of public schools in the Big Apple. He discusses accountability meas... Mar 25, 2026
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Courts continue narrow interpretation of 'Green Amendment'
March 25, 2026- We examine the implementation of New York's "Green Amendment," which has been narrowly interpreted in court rulings since 2002. Our guest is Thomas Berkman, a partner ... Mar 25, 2026
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The case for stronger state internet regulations
March 25, 2026- We explore the availability of high-speed, affordable internet in New York and consider increasing the state's oversight of internet providers. We speak with Becca Mil... Mar 25, 2026
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New York Medicaid program under federal scrutiny
March 24, 2026- In light of the Trump administration's inquiry into New York's Medicaid program, we consider the existing oversight of the program and the potential for more efficient... Mar 24, 2026
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Rebuilding the pipeline of engineers in New York
March 24, 2026- We explore the shortage of engineers in New York and the potential of liability reforms for engineering work done as part of disaster relief. Our guest is John Evers, ... Mar 24, 2026
