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New York NOW episodes

February 16, 2024 Birth Control Access, Housing in Exec Budget, Legislative Health Priorities
New York has continued to expand access to abortion care, but what about birth control? We speak with Jenna Bimbi, the Founder and Co-Executive Director of the New York Birth Access Project, about a campaign to make birth control accessible at state schools. Housing remains an top issue, after the governor and Legislature failed to come to an agreement on a plan last year. We unpack the governor's approach to housing in the FY '25 Executive Budget and the response from lawmakers. Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin joins us to discuss health legislative priorities including the Medicaid spending, New York Health Act and the Medicaid in Dying bill.
27 min
February 09, 2024 NY's Education Dilemma: Budget Battles & Racial Justice
Explore the intricacies of New York's education budget proposal, scrutinizing funding allocations and the ensuing debates. From Governor Hochul's ambitious plans to the Legislature's expected interventions, understand the stakes for public schools across the state.
Plus, journey into the Adirondacks with author Amy Godine as she reveals the hidden history of black pioneers and their pursuit of racial justice. Uncover the intersection of education and social justice in the Empire State, navigating through policy intricacies and historical revelations.
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27 min
February 02, 2024Expanding NYS Definition of Rape, Exec Budget Health Hearing, Continual Healthcare Coverage for Children
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Rape is Rape Act into law - expanding the state's definition of rape. We unpack the impact and history of the legislation with Maysoon Khan, of the Associated Press, and Ashley Hupfl, of the Daily Gazette.
We dive into the testimony on the state's Medicaid spending at the Health Executive Budget Public Hearing.
Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojás joins us to discuss her bill that would grant continual healthcare coverage to children under the age of six enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.
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27 min
January 26, 2024New York's State Budget, Running for Office & Opioid Solutions
This week would have marked the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The Democratic-led state Senate passed a legislation aimed at strengthening reproductive rights.
We examine the governor's proposals to fund the housing and migrant crisis in the FY'25 executive budget proposal.
We unpack the process of running and the importance of competitive elections - in NY&Running for Office.
As part of WMHT Opioids in NY Series, we dive into the peer recovery work to help treat opioid addiction at New Choices.
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27 min
January 12, 20242024 State of the State, NY& Organizing, Opioids in NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State Address with her vision and framework for the year ahead.
State lawmakers are looking ahead to the release of the executive budget next week for more details on the governor's proposals in the executive budget. Raga Justin, of the Times Union, joins us to discuss.
Our NY& series unpacks the work that goes into organizing for a political cause.
We learn how the Schenectady Cares Program is being used to provide drug treatment services to people battling opioid addiction - as part of WMHT's Opioids in NY series.
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27 min
January 12, 2024 Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address
Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her 2024 State of the State address in the New York State Assembly Chamber.
1 hr 45 min
January 05, 20242023 Legislative Session Recap, What to Expect in 2024
It's a New Year - and the start of a new legislative session at the state Capitol.
We recap the biggest political moments of the last year and unpack the pertinent policy issues expected to shape the 2024 legislative session with David Lombardo, of The Capitol Pressroom, Zach Williams, of Bloomberg Law, and Nick Reisman, of POLITICO.
Join us on Tuesday, January 9th at 1pm for out LIVE coverage of Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State Address.
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27 min
December 28, 2023 The Opioid Crisis in New York State
On this week's edition of New York NOW, we dive into the opioid addiction and overdose crisis in New York state. Raga Justin, of the Times Union, joins us to discuss how the state has been using its opioid settlement funds. We also share episodes from WHMT's series on solutions and stories of the opioid crisis in New York - including the history of drug policy, medication-assisted treatment, virtual support and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. (OASAS)
27 min
December 15, 2023NY’s Congressional Maps Ruling & AI in Education Explained
The state's Court of Appeals - the highest court in the state - issues a ruling that new Congressional maps need to be drawn. We unpack what that means for elections next year with Vaughn Golden of the New York Post and Zach Williams of Bloomberg Law.
In recent years, there's been a rise in the development and use of artificial intelligence. But what does that mean for educators? Producer Catherine Rafferty spoke with teachers and students about the benefits and challenges of using AI in classrooms.
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27 min
December 08, 2023A Deep Dive into New York’s Policing, Opioid Overdose Crisis
A new edition of NY&, our civics series, looks at how local policy impact what policing looks like across communities in New York state.
As part of WMHT'S Opioids in New York series, Public health officials and patients share how medication assisted treatment can assist with addiction recovery at Greene County Family Planning.
The Rensselaer County Heroin Coalition is committed to addressing the opioid overdose crisis by providing support and awareness to the issue.
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27 min

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