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New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces criminal charges of conspiracy, bribery and fraud. Federal prosecutors allege the mayor granted favors in exchange for luxury gifts and campaign donations. October 1st is the deadline for the state to choose one vendor to work with patients enrolled in the consumer directed personal assistance program (CDPAP). State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Senate Health Committee) talks his bill to stop that transition and improve the program. New York state is not on track to meet it's environmental goals set forth by the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Act. Reporter Elise Kline examines the state approach and the work ahead.

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Apart from the historic presidential election, New Yorkers also have an important decision to make on the ballot this year with the Equal Rights Amendment. To discuss the impact of the measure and plans to educate voters ahead of election day, we spoke with State Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan). The new school year is officially underway. SUNY Chancellor John King talks how the vision will come to life this year and plans to secure financial aid for SUNY next year.

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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and nursing homes.

The presidential race is in full swing. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump had their first debate - complete with personal jabs and sparring over immigration, the economy and reproductive rights. New York State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs joins us to discuss the energy around the Harris campaign and plans for the final weeks ahead of election day.

It was the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the twin towers in New York City. Reporter Elise Kline spoke with survivors and experts to unpack the tragic event and its lingering effects.

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Former Hochul-Cuomo Aide was arrested and charged this week with federal charges. Linda Sun is accused of using her position in state government to help push the agenda of China and the Chinese Communist Party. Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing calls from good-government groups to sign a bill that would increase transparency of state emergency contracts. Patrick Orecki, of the Citizens Budget Commission, joins us to discuss more. The Great New York State Fair just wrapped up this week. New York NOW reporter Elise Kline unpacks the fan-favorites and new additions from this year's fair. Kline also unpacks new-signed legislation focused on women's issues.

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• Under newly-signed legislation, small craft manufacturers will be able to ship cider, spirts and meads directly to consumers across the state. We discuss the impact of this legislation and its path to getting signed with State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County).

• New York elected officials traveled to Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention.

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The state's newly formed Commission on Reparation Remedies kicked off their first meeting just a few weeks ago and is expected to deliver a report with their findings and recommendations next year. Assembly Member Michaelle Solages (D-Nassau County) joins us to discuss the creation of the committee and their work ahead.

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• It's no secret that New York's legal cannabis industry has room for improvement. The issues include leadership changes for the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, the slow rollout legal cannabis licenses and issues with cracking down illegal smoke shops across the state. We unpack the many challenges and the future of the industry with Damien Cornwell, president of the Cannabis Association of New York.

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President Joe Biden announced the end of his re-election bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. We discuss the presidential race and elections in New York with Jack O'Donnell, political analyst and managing partner of O'Donnell & Associates. New York Civil Liberties Union filed a class action federal lawsuit to challenge the Sexual Assault Reform Act in New York State. We spoke with Daniel Lambright, senior staff attorney with the union, to learn more.

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Catch this week's show on your local PBS member station, or watch on YouTube, Facebook, or using the free PBS app anytime after Friday. A podcast version is available wherever you normally get podcasts.

On This Week's Edition:

• Elected officials in New York and around the country are reeling from the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.