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Tish James is the current New York City Public Advocate and the overwhelming pick at the party's May convention on Long Island. The latest Siena College poll has her leading the field at 25 percent followed by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney at 16, Zephyr Teachout at 13 and Leecia Eve at four percent. Attorney General candidate Tish James sits down to discuss anti-corruption views and independence.

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The Democratic primary for attorney general is a crowded one. New York City Public Advocate Tish James was overwhelmingly chosen as the party's nominee in May but three others are vying for the job, including Zephyr Teachout. If her name sounds familiar it's because she challenged Andrew Cuomo in 2014 in the Democratic primary for governor.

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It is “Invasive Species Week” in New York State and this weekend. Take a look at how one of the more well-known pests has done damage to trees. Also, Greg Biryla, the new National Federation of Independent Business State Director discusses New York’s economic development policy, the recent SCOTUS Janus decision, and the Unincorporated Business Tax Proposal.

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Late last year Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the Department of Labor would be holding a series of hearings across the state to look at the possibility of ending the tipped wage credit for service workers. This week's feature story looks at what that could mean for businesses across the state and why some think this "subminimum wage" can lead to unintended consequences like sexual harassment.

 

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New York State Attorney General Barbara Underwood discusses her lawsuit against the Trump foundation, the recent Janus SCOTUS decision and going ahead with rearguing the dismissal case against Rensselaer County DA Abelove.

 

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Rumored to possibly be a candidate for Congress or governor, former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has decided on the latter. The one-time co-chair of the Democratic Party in New York is not only running to replace Andrew Cuomo but she'll do so on a yet-to-be-named party line.

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Our latest congressional primary podcast looks at a very interesting race in the North Country among Democrats.

Five candidates - Katie Wilson, Dylan Ratigan, Tedra Cobb, Emily Martz, and Patrick Nelson - are vying for the right to take on Republican incumbent Elise Stefanik in the 21st District. Reporters Dave Lombardo of the Times Union and Sean Ewart of New York StateWatch join Matt Ryan to break down the crowded field.  Primary Day is Tuesday, June 26th.

*Eliot Spitzer sound courtesy of WAMC.

In this pop-up podcast, Rachel Silberstein of the Times Union is our guest as we discuss the huge field of Democrats hoping to take on Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) this fall.  The June 26th primary will feature seven Democrats from the sprawling 19th Congressional District.

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Examine the Poor People's Campaign going on in New York. Its mission is to bring to light the plight of systemic poverty and racism, militarism, and ecological devastation. The New York coordinator Barbara Smith of Albany sits down for an interview. Also, get an analysis of the week's news.

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Queens Senator Mike Gianaris sits down to discuss how the gridlock could affect legislation in the last two weeks of the session. The Astoria native is also once again leading the charge for his party in the battle to take back the majority.

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