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New York NOW episodes

December 01, 2023 2024 Legislative Session Preview and Mental Health Advocacy
As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches, dive into the critical intersection of mental health and substance use challenges in New York. InUnity Alliance, led by John Coppola, sheds light on advocacy efforts.
Discover the impactful stories of youth peer advocates counseling their peers and learn about the vision for a more inclusive and supportive mental health landscape.
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27 min
November 17, 2023Investigating Eric Adams, Graduation Standards, Housing Vouchers Upstate, Kinship Care
Federal prosecutors are investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams, news reports say. We'll explain with WNYC's Jon Campbell.
A commission has presented recommendations for new graduation requirements in New York's schools. Shantel Destra has details.
New York City is allowing housing vouchers to be used outside the five boroughs. Shantel Destra speaks with New York State Association of Counties President and Albany County Executive Dan McCoy about the change.
Suddenly having to care for a child can be overwhelming, but there is help out there. We tell you about resources for kinship care.
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27 min
November 10, 2023 A Deep Dive into New York Governance, Elections, and Housing
Dive deep into the workings of New York's Inspector General Lucy Lang as she shares a two-year update on her office's endeavors, spotlighting instances of misconduct within state government agencies.
In parallel, our NY& civics series takes a closer look at the shifting dynamics of tenant protections in New York, unraveling the complexities of changing housing laws across the state.

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November 03, 2023State Senate Cannabis Hearing, History of Drug Policy in NYS, the Science of Opioids
On the latest edition of New York NOW (11/03/2023):
The state Senate held a hearing this week with officials from the NYS Office of Cannabis Management to unpack solution to enforce regulation of illegal pot shops.
We sit down with Damien Cornwell, member of the Cannabis Association of New York, to discuss his testimony at the hearing and his concerns over laws and regulations for the retail market.
As part of WMHT'S Opioids in New York series, we examine the statewide history of drug policy and explore the science of opioids.
27 min
October 27, 2023Environmental Bond Act, NYS Parks Commissioner
Gwendolyn Craig, of Adirondack Explorer, and Rick Karlin, of the Times Union, join the discussion on the state's Environmental Bond Act.
Ahead of the centennial anniversary of the state parks system, Erik Kulleseid, commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, talks about his tour of parks across the state.
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October 20, 2023Food Insecurity in the State, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Natasha Pernicka
Food insecurity continues to impact households across New York. What can the state do to address the issue?
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas (D-Queens County) is pushing a bill that would allow the state to provide additional SNAP monthly benefit funds to households.
Natasha Pernicka, executive director of The Food Pantries for the Capital District and The Alliance for a Hunger Free NY, discusses the calls on the state to increase funding to community food programs in New York.
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27 min
October 13, 2023Assembly Member Mary Beth Walsh, MJ Okma, LGBTQ+ Older New Yorkers
Assembly Member Mary Beth Walsh (R-Saratoga County) unpacked her opposition to a bill that would move some local elections to even-numbered years.
We unpack what resources are availiable in the state for LGBTQ+ older adults who have looking for support with MJ Okma, Senior Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations at SAGE.
Aging with Pride, a collaboration between Colonie Senior Service Center and the Pride Center of the Capital Region, provided a trip for LGBTQ+ adults to look through archives housed at SUNY University at Albany.
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27 min
October 06, 2023The Legacy of Willowbrook
We dive into the legacy of Willowbrook State School and investigative journalist Geraldo Rivera's shocking expose on the state institute - leading to its closure
We speak with Vicky Hiffa, executive director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, about the documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rivera's reporting
Maureen O'Brien of the New York State Industries for the Disables (NYSID) talks through workforce opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and state support
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27 min
September 29, 2023New York’s Mental Health Crisis & What Can Be Done About It
New York — and the rest of the country — is experiencing a mental health crisis, with a huge demand in services and a system that can't keep up.
We speak with Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan, commissioner of the state Office of Mental Health, about what the state's doing, the challenges that still exist, and what someone should do if they're struggling with their mental health.
Suicide prevention is key, but often overlooked in certain demographics. We'll tell you more.
Dan Egan from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Capital Region Chair) talks about mental health in New York today, and how more lives could be saved.
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27 min
September 22, 2023SUNY Chancellor John King, Youth Mental Health
On this week's edition of New York NOW (9/22/2023)
An update on the state's migrant crisis, after Gov. Kathy Hochul met with President Joe Biden this week.
SUNY Chancellor John King joins us to discuss the new semester, and his vision for the future of the public college and university system.
Research shows after school activities can have a positive impact on the mental health of young adults. YouthFX is an organization dedicated to teaching youth how to tell impactful stories through film. Producer Catherine Rafferty has the details.
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’New York NOW’ is New York State’s Emmy Award-winning, in-depth public affairs program, featuring news, interviews and analysis from the Capitol in Albany. Each week, ’New York NOW’ probes…