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The Capitol Pressroom Podcast

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  1. Forest rangers rack up OT in New York

    7 HR. AGO

    Forest rangers rack up OT in New York

    Sept. 17, 2024 - Adirondack Explorer reporter Gwendolyn Craig discusses the staffing levels of the New York State Forest Rangers, which are leading to high levels of overtime.

    12 min
  2. Funding schools that serve vulnerable students

    7 HR. AGO

    Funding schools that serve vulnerable students

    Sept. 17, 2024 - We explore the role of New York's special act school districts, which serve kids who struggle in traditional school settings, including students with severe emotional disabilities. Our guests are Stephen Beovich, superintendent of the Mt. Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District at Blythedale Children's Hospital, and Dr. Harold J. Dean, Superintendent of the Little Flower Union Free School District, who also explain recent efforts to make these schools more financially viable.

    14 min
  3. NY comptroller's office reviews MTA's future capital plans

    7 HR. AGO

    NY comptroller's office reviews MTA's future capital plans

    Sept. 17, 2024 - The New York City transit system has tens of billions of dollars in capital project needs over the next few years and its funding plan is in limbo, according to a recent report from the state comptroller's office. Deputy State Comptroller Rahul Jain discusses the findings, including the challenges Gov. Kathy Hochul might face in replacing the MTA's congestion pricing plan.

    15 min
  4. Child care subsidy flexibility proposed for parents

    4 DAYS AGO

    Child care subsidy flexibility proposed for parents

    Sept. 13, 2024 - State Senate Children & Families Committee Chair Jabari Brisport, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for expanding when parents, who work flexible or part-time hours, are eligible to receive child care assistance.

    10 min
  5. New York's campaign against overdose deaths

    4 DAYS AGO

    New York's campaign against overdose deaths

    Sept. 13, 2024 - In light of new drug overdose death data for New York, we examine the state of this public health crisis with Jasmine Budnella, director of drug policy for VOCAL-NY.

    14 min
  6. Partnerships encouraged to save safety-net hospitals

    4 DAYS AGO

    Partnerships encouraged to save safety-net hospitals

    Sept. 13, 2024 - Safety net hospitals are a lifeline for low-income New Yorkers, but these facilities are perpetually in financial jeopardy and have come to rely on increasing government support. In order to promote their long-term viability, the state is looking to promote new partnerships with these critical institutions explains Paul Francis, chair of the Step Two Policy Project.

    14 min
  7. Pharmacies want more prescription drug price transparency

    4 DAYS AGO

    Pharmacies want more prescription drug price transparency

    Sept. 13, 2024 - Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, is prescribing more transparency at the pharmacy, as he pushes a bill intended to expose the true cost drivers of medications.

    12 min
  8. Health insurance rates increase for state marketplaces

    5 DAYS AGO

    Health insurance rates increase for state marketplaces

    Sept. 12, 2024 - Around one million New Yorkers who get their health insurance through the state's marketplaces are facing a rate increase in 2025. We explore these increased costs, including how they may not be enough to cover the expenses of health insurers, with Eric Linzer, president and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association.

    14 min
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    WCNY
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    567
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