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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
🚨🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST🚨🚨 Bonus episode of Dispatches from Planet Albany recorded this evening with @ChapinFay to discuss the surprise announcement from Rep. @EliseStefanik that she is suspending her run for governor. https://t.co/PfVWV3L9H2
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik suspended her short-lived bid for governor, so we're breaking down her announcement and the ramifications of the decision.
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We discuss an expansion of high-quality afterschool care with the head of @NYSYouthSuccess. https://t.co/9ad0tyZkvz
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As New York policymakers consider a pathway to universal child care access, afterschool services will need to make up part of that continuum of care.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik suspends gubernatorial campaign and says she will not run for re-election.
While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly for our family. I am truly humbled and grateful for the historic and
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The Assembly Ethics Committee investigated Assemblyman @EddieGibbsNY for "sexually explicit remarks on the Assembly floor." Speaker Heastie directs him to get counseling within 90 days. The remarks are not revealed, but here is a possibility from the May 28 session.
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Poughkeepsie City Council member @EvanMenist is hoping to flip a purple senate district that has eluded Democrats since redistricting. https://t.co/54Jgzc74ne
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Poughkeepsie City Council member Evan Menist is hoping to flip a purple senate district has eluded Democrats since redistricting.
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District Attorneys Association of the State of New York President @Donnelly4DA2022 discusses funding priorities for 2026 and potential changes to #RaiseTheAge. https://t.co/O6GUmhh2Lp
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District Attorneys Association of the State of New York President Mary Pat Donnelly discusses funding priorities for 2026.
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I talked this week with @TUCapCon's @DanClarkReports about the deluge of bills that the governor acts on at the end of the year and unpacked some of the items on her desk right now that we're interested in. https://t.co/l51qdEAlfT
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It's the season of giving: Giving somewhat controversial bills to the governor for her signature, veto, or the promise of future amendments.
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What do you think these Grinches in New York City are lobbying Gov. Kathy Hochul on? Wrong answers only.
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Gov. @KathyHochul has signed legislation championed by Sen. @JamesSkoufis that will add New York to a multi-state voter list that aims to improve election integrity. We talked with Shane Hamlin of @ericstates_info about this legislation. https://t.co/0yvMCe2SPC
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New York state lawmakers unanimously backed a measure to join a multi-state effort to promote accurate voter enrollment records.
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We check in with @NYSRA President & CEO @M_Fleischut and restaurateur @dominickpurnomo to talk about changes to New York's alcohol laws and why restaurants want a break from credit card fees on taxes and tips. https://t.co/L6snKhUs2f
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We explore a crack down on third-party reservation services, changes to the alcohol laws, and limited credit card fees on tips.
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Feedback like this reinforces the importance of the work we do. We’re grateful to our local stakeholders for recognizing our hard work and remain committed to delivering strong, consistent service for New Yorkers. Via @CapPressRoom
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We explore a crack down on third-party reservation services, changes to the alcohol laws, and limited credit card fees on tips.
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Don't be surprised if @NYSComptroller @TomDiNapoli comes out with a future audit of the CDPAP transition undertaken by the Hochul administration in 2025.
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This morning, NYLCV President @JulieTighe17 joined WCNY’s @CapPressroom with @poozer87 to discuss new emissions data from polluters—and why New York must take stronger action to cut pollution. Listen to the full episode:
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Dec. 17, 2025- New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe discusses new emissions data being collected from polluters by state environmental officials and makes the ...
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🧵The best parts of my television diet in 2025 were standouts that pushed the genre, some familiar favorites getting another run, and gems that I caught up with after missing the first time around. Follow along for the top 10 from the year. https://t.co/0CrPmRfR7R
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The best parts of my television diet in 2025 were standouts that pushed the genre and gems that I caught up with after missing the first time around.
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To avoid costly, prolonged hospital visits there is a push to increase the state's utilization of medical respite care. https://t.co/YTJDsjHSb5
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Medical respite care is being pushed as a cheaper alternative than prolonged hospital stays for New Yorkers without stable housing.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has indicated she'll sign legislation legalizing terminally-ill New Yorkers ending their lives with the help of a doctor. We heard from @JRodMSW about the proposal that is awaiting her signature. #MedicalAidInDying #PhysicianAssistedSuicide @NoSuicideNY
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State @senatorgallivan argues that legislation designed to increase oversight in New York's prisons is misguided and should be vetoed by the governor. https://t.co/fu3TuJMwkN
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State Sen. Patrick Gallivan shares his reservations about legislation intended to increase oversight in New York's prisons.
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Policymakers of all stripes in New York want to increase access to child care, but there isn't a consensus on how to get there. We explore some possible next steps to take in 2026 with @pedronaboz of @childrensagenda. https://t.co/8Y8TZNH78e
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Policymakers of all stripes in New York want to increase access to child care, but there isn't a consensus on how to get there.
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State lawmakers @MichelleHinchey and @JohnMcDonald108 pushed through a new law designed to make mental health courts more accessible. https://t.co/eSi2j3Rsvh
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In order to increase access to mental health courts, state policymakers are allowing for referrals from counties without mental health courts.
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