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.

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

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  Episode #498

  What Will Be the Impact of New Immigration Policies in New York State?

  Oct 2, 202627 min

  Murad Awawdeh, president of the New York Immigration Coalition, joins us to unpack ICE harassment and immigration policies signed into law earlier this year that could have an impact. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we examine what discrimination looks like for Hispanic small businesses today, including challenges in the state's Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise or MWBE program. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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  Episode #497

  The Penny Problem & Affordable Housing in NYS

  Sep 25, 202627 min

  Assembly Member John McDonald (D - Parts of Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties) joins us to unpack a bill that would help the state navigate the elimination of pennies and another bill prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide. The lack of affordable housing has become a pertinent issue across the state. We examine how state lawmakers are hoping to provide legislative support to New Yorkers feeling the burden of housing costs.

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  Episode #496

  Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative & Unpacking Utility Rebate Checks

  Sep 18, 202627 min

  New York is one of eleven states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, RGGI. Jon Binder, executive director of the Model Climate Laws Initiative, joins us to unpack the impact of the program and the latest updates. About 8 million New York households will receive utility rebate checks - an initiative from this year's enacted state budget. Samuel King, of WXXI and the NYPNN, joins us to discuss the measure's journey through budget negotiations and utility priorities next year. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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  Episode #495

  9/11 at 25: Survivors Face Lasting Health Issues

  Sep 11, 202627 min

  This week marks the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We connect with 9/11 survivors to understand the severity of long-lasting health issues from the attacks and dive into the challenges with the federal 9.11 World Trade Center Health Program. David Lombardo, of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, sat down with POLITICO's Marie French to understand the coordinated effort from utility companies to gain control of power plants across the state. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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  Episode #494

  New York Got $450 Million in Opioid Settlement Money. Where Is It Going?

  Sep 4, 202627 min

  David Lombardo, of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, sits down with Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, to unpack the state's opioid settlement funds and the work to help with addiction recovery efforts. The Great New York State Fair is back! Shantel Destra and Elise Kline take a day trip to Syracuse to experience the fun fair traditions and new attractions. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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