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A daily, public radio show broadcasting from New York's Capitol and hosted by @poozer87.
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Joined September 2012
With the departure of @Jones_Assembly, who has the best head of hair at the Capitol?
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We talk with the principal sanitary engineer for the @BuffaloSewer about a new agreement with state regulators. https://t.co/hdQMFHlYlC
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We talk with the principal sanitary engineer for the Buffalo Sewer Authority about a new agreement with state regulators.
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Driverless cars may be the future, but when will that future arrive in New York and what will it look like? We speak with @Brianna_January from @ProgressChamber. https://t.co/w5RdxOj1oI
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Driverless cars may be the future, but when will that future arrive in New York and what will it look like? We discuss this topic with Brianna January.
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We did a deep dive with @CBCNY leader @AndrewSRein on the steps the MTA can take to ensure they're collecting what they owe. https://t.co/lIKgJWrEHU
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Citizens Budget Commission President Andrew Rein explains how fare and toll evasion cost the New York City transit system about $1 billion in 2024.
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A report from the @cbcny estimated the MTA lost out on a billion in revenue from riders in 2024 who didn't pay to use the system. @andrewsrein explains the different forms that fare and toll evasion can take.
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@KathyHochul @NewYorkStateAG @AMRomero109 Gov. @KathyHochul approved a bill allowing patients to participate with multiple transplant programs in New York. We highlighted this issue with @DonateLifeNYS. https://t.co/U1SUb6ok7q
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A bipartisan coalition is looking to rollback a 35-year-old state law that restricted the organ recipient lists that New Yorkers could be placed on.
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Gov. @KathyHochul vetoed a bill from Democratic lawmakers to expand the powers of @NewYorkStateAG's office. We talked with Assembly sponsor @AMRomero109 about the case for this legislation. https://t.co/ap31AaREEC
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Assemblymember Gabriella Romero makes the case for expanding the authority of the state attorney general's office, including streamlining and defining powers.
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Gov. @KathyHochul vetoed a bill designed to make contraception more available. The measure from state lawmakers @JamesSkoufis and @johnmcdonald108 ensured that pharmacists got reimbursed by insurance providers and limited out-of-pocket costs for patients.
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Gov. @KathyHochul and incumbent lawmakers in New York could be well positioned for re-election next year based on a key @SienaResearch polling question highlighted by reporter @JimmyVielkind.
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Counties are on the hook for the costly and lengthy process ensuring criminal defendants are mentally fit to stand trial. The issue is a major focus for @NYSCLMHD. https://t.co/K0dnfN53HW
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Counties are on the hook for the costly and lengthy process ensuring criminal defendants are mentally fit to stand trial.
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Talked with the head of @504Dems about their endorsement of Antonio @DelgadoforNY's gubernatorial bid and how New Yorkers with disabilities can grow their influence at the Capitol. https://t.co/grh38mG7eP
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Who will champion New Yorkers with disabilities at the Capitol? And we've got an escalation in the fight between Sen. Skoufis and Gov. Hochul.
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NEW BILL: I went on @CapPressroom to talk about my bill for New York to manufacture its own medicine — driving down costs so no one has to choose between food and prescriptions. https://t.co/TcTWwio12h
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Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar argues that the state government should get in the business of manufacturing generic drugs.
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Check out our full interview with the head of the @NYSDEC. https://t.co/l4EtQLw9SO
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NYS DE Commissioner Amanda Lefton discusses staffing levels, gas pipeline permitting, and the unique stamp she brings to the Hochul administration.
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We talked with @NYSDEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton about lessons learned - if any - from the death of #PeanutTheSquirrel.
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LISTEN: Tune-in to the @CapPressRoom Podcast with David Lombardo tomorrow and listen to the conversation he and our President Dr. Guillermo Linares had on College Application Month and all they ways HESC helps you pay for college. Steamed daily at 11am 🔗 https://t.co/J8wlzIuovD
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Assemblymember @Chantelj79 talks about visits to the #TikTok offices and shares thoughts on regulating social media. https://t.co/pO9fSUBYTG
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Assemblymember Chantel Jackson, a Bronx Democrat. talks about her visits to the TikTok offices and shares her thoughts on regulating social media.
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Check out our full discussion of the Capitol complex overhaul with @NYS_OGS Commissioner @JeanetteMoy. https://t.co/egOBZcp8UM
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The Empire State Plaza is in a period of transition that includes road work and a potential reimagining of how the complex is integrated into the community.
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Did you know the Empire State Plaza is home to some quality art? Host @poozer87 discusses what's on display with @NYS_OGS Commissioner @JeanetteMoy.
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