The Capitol Pressroom
A WCNY Radio Production
-
Insurance costs hindering foster care placements
March 17, 2025 - Northern Rivers Family of Services Executive Director Bill Gettman discusses the rising insurance costs facing voluntary foster care agencies, which could hinder thei... Mar 15, 2025
-
'Right to repair' movement targets powered wheelchairs
March 14, 2025 - State Sen. Patricia Fahy, an Albany Democrat, explains why New Yorkers in powered wheelchairs need more options for getting their vehicles repaired and discusses the ... Mar 12, 2025
-
NY Health Commissioner talks access to care
March 14, 2025 - State Health Commissioner Jim McDonald talks about access to obesity medication and dental services, while also providing an update the transition of the Consumer Dir... Mar 12, 2025
-
NY OGS Commissioner envisions a more efficient state government
March 14, 2025 - New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy discusses her mandate to improve state government efficiency and promote innovation. Mar 11, 2025
-
Assemblyman Ed Ra discusses the budget
March 13, 2025 - We discuss the governor's spending plan and the possibility of unemployment insurance cost relief for businesses with Assemblymember Ed Ra, a Long Island Republican. Mar 11, 2025
-
Tips for avoiding coyotes in New York
March 13, 2025 - Warmer weather means a possible encounter with a coyote, so we get some tips on how to avoid conflicts with these wild animals from Mandy Watson, a wildlife biologist... Mar 11, 2025
-
State agriculture leaders talks budget proposal
March 13, 2025 - New York Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Richard Ball talks about the governor's budget and provides an update on eligibility for the state's farmworkers tax credit. Mar 11, 2025
-
State top court rules on access to police disciplinary records
March 13, 2025 - New York State Committee on Open Government Executive Director Shoshanah Bewlay unpacks rulings from the state's top court that ensure the public has access to police... Mar 10, 2025
-
Agudath Israel of America's agenda in Albany
March 12, 2025 - We talk about the security needs of private, religious schools, state oversight of yeshivas, expanding the state's child tax credit, and overseeing vaccine records wi... Mar 10, 2025
-
State asked to invest in 2-1-1 hotline
March 12, 2025 - The 2-1-1 hotline helps connect New Yorkers with services in their communities, but the network needs additional investment, according to Therese Daly, president and ... Mar 10, 2025
