May 8, 2020: Schools could be ‘dangerous breeding grounds’ for COVID-19 if opened early
Lee Adler, Senior Extension Associate at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, explained why he argues schools, which are “dangerous breeding grounds” for the coronavirus, should remain closed until widespread testing is available.
May 8, 2020: NY struggles to control COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes
David Robinson, Healthcare reporter for the USA Today Network-New York, discussed his reporting on the impact the coronavirus has had on New York’s nursing homes.
May 8, 2020: COVID-19 creates unique budget crisis for upstate city
A report from the Comptroller’s office last year found that the Upstate city of Amsterdam is the most fiscally stressed local government in New York. We heard from the city’s Mayor, Michael Cinquanti (D), on the next steps
May 7, 2020: Cuomo sued for lack of in-person, sign-language interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
Governor Cuomo’s daily COVID-19 briefings have become must-watch television for many New Yorkers eager to hear the latest information on the state’s response, but some New Yorkers are not able to get all the information they need. Timothy
May 6, 2020: NY’s child care system pushed to breaking point by COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · May 6, 2020: NY’s child care system pushed to breaking point by COVID-19 With the state on pause, it can be difficult for essential workers to find childcare during this crisis. New public funding will
May 6, 2020: Long Island leader warns of dangers from a second COVID-19 wave
The Capitol Pressroom · May 6, 2020: Long Island leader warns of dangers from a second COVID-19 wave Long Island is one of the regions of the state hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone
May 5, 2020: New York’s health care system ripe for overhaul after battle with COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · May 5, 2020: New York’s health care system ripe for overhaul after battle with COVID-19 With social distancing measures in effect, Mark Ustin, Partner at Farrell Fritz, explained how telehealth has become a major tool
May 4, 2020: Cuomo faces continued pressure to release prisoners over COVID-19 fears
The Capitol Pressroom · May 4, 2020: Cuomo faces continued pressure to release prisoners over COVID-19 fears The Legal Aid Society has filed 40 clemency applications for New Yorkers currently incarcerated and are near their release date or are
May 4, 2020: State police adapt to the demands of a COVID-19 world
The Capitol Pressroom · May 4, 2020: State police adapt to the demands of a COVID-19 world How has policing adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic? Thomas Mungeer, President of the New York State Troopers PBA, joined the show to
May 1, 2020: Best of: Running the buses on time during COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · May 1, 2020: Best of: Running the buses on time during COVID-19 While many New Yorkers are staying at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, workers that are deemed essential may need to rely
