Dec. 28, 2020 - With the new legislative session on the horizon, advocates for older New Yorkers have released their list of legislative priorities. Becky Preve, Executive Director of the Association on Aging in New York, shared what made the list for 2021.

Dec. 25, 2020 - The race to succeed retiring Democrat Nita Lowey quickly became a crowded contest. One of the candidates that threw their hat in the ring was State Senator David Carlucci (D-New City). We heard from the candidate on the lessons learned during the campaign and changes he would make in hindsight to his unsuccessful effort. (originally aired 9/24/20)

This year’s primaries saw a wave of progressive candidates unseat longtime Assembly incumbents. Today, we met one of those primary winners, Jennifer Gonzalez-Rojas and discussed her goals for office. (originally aired 7/24/20)

Dec. 25, 2020 - We continued our tour around the state to meet some of the new faces that will be headed to Albany in 2021. We met Sarah Clark who will be an Upstate progressive looking to make her mark in the Assembly. (originally aired 8/5/20)

Dec. 24, 2020 - We reheard our conversation with then-State Senate candidate John Mannion. (originally aired 10/8/20)

Dec. 24, 2020 - The 46th Senate district which stretches through the Hudson Valley and Capital Region has a history of extremely close results. We met the incoming State Senator for this seat, Michelle Hinchey (D). (originally aired 10/13/20)

Dec. 24, 2020 - Last month, Governor Cuomo signed legislation aimed at expanding access for veterans to state parks and facilities. Aaron Leonard, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter member who served in the U.S. Army, explained how this legislation will play a key role in the transition from solider to civilian. (originally aired 11/23/20)

Dec. 24, 2020 - When he is sworn in this January, Mondaire Jones will make history as they first openly gay Black member of Congress. We reheard our interview with him from this summer after he emerged as the winner of a crowded primary in the Hudson Valley. (originally aired 7/6/20)

Dec. 23, 2020 - With the first New Yorkers receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, Asm. Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) has proposed legislation that could trigger a vaccine requirement for New Yorkers. The Assemblymember joined the show to explain how the legislation works. (originally aired 12/10/20)

Dec. 23, 2020 - What do you get when you combine a socialist and a primary? Well if it’s the 36th Assembly district in Queens, you get the winning candidate in June’s Democratic primary, Zohran Kwame Mamdani. In the installment of our Heading to Albany series, we met the incoming lawmaker and discuss his goals for the upcoming term. (originally aired 8/6/20)