New York NOW

’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 politicians, civil servants, journalists and others to examine the impact of public policy on residents of the Empire State.

New York NOW is a news podcast hosted by WMHT Educational Telecommunications, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

WMHT Educational Telecommunications hosts New York NOW, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #491

  SNAP Fraud & New York’s Cannabis Industry

  Aug 7, 202627 min

  New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn unpacks the issue of EBT benefit fraud, the rollout of chip based benefit cards and funding for the office. We dive into the challenges of the legal cannabis industry and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management - including lack of regulation and the enforcement of licenses. New York lawmakers have passed legislation to help crack down on illegal cannabis shops and provide better support to the workforce. EXPLOR MORE: nynow.org

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  Episode #490

  Social Media Security in the State

  Jul 31, 202627 min

  Gov. Kathy Hochul and State Attorney General Letitia James announce the standards for the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. Assembly Member Phil Steck (D - 110th A.D., Colonie) unpacks legislation requiring social media companies to comply with law enforcement warrants within 72 hours. Rory Christian, Chair and CEO of the New York State Public Service Commission, details the changes to reporting standards for the rate hikes for utility companies and the expanded powers of the commission from the enacted state budget. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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  Episode #489

  Is New York’s Aging Plan Making Progress?

  Jul 24, 202627 min

  It's been one year since New York unveiled the Master Plan for Aging - a comprehensive roadmap for the state's efforts in supporting elder adults. Sebrina Barrett, President and CEO of LeadingAge New York, joins us to discuss the impact of the plan and state progress so far. State lawmakers and health advocates are hoping Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign legislation to improve health data privacy in the state by expanding the definition of health data to include sensitive information on phone applications and devices. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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  Episode #488

  How New York Is Expanding Free College Opportunities

  Jul 17, 202627 min

  Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order placing a one-year moratorium on A.I. data centers -- making New York the first state in the nation to place a restriction on the growing A.I. industry. SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. joins us to discuss the one year anniversary of SUNY Reconnect, the expansion of the program and the state funds needed to support the university system. Kelli Owens, executive director of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, spoke with David Lombardo, of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, about the recent comptroller's report highlighting issues with the state's domestic violence support hotline. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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  Episode #487

  Surveillance Pricing in New York State

  Jul 14, 202627 min

  We dive into a bill that would establish a ban on surveillance pricing in the state. If passed, New York would be the third state in the country to implement this policy. Laura Rabinow, director of research for the Rockefeller Institute of Government, unpacks the role of dams in New York and why several have been deemed hazardous. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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