May 1, 2020: COVID-19’s lasting impact on the NY budget
The Capitol Pressroom · May 1, 2020: COVID-19's lasting impact on the NY budget David Friedfel, Director of State Studies at the Citizens Budget Commission, joined us to break down how the state’s financial footing has been impacted by
Apr 30, 2020: Best of: Food banks struggle to meet COVID-19 need
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 30, 2020: Best of: Food banks struggle to meet COVID-19 need Recently, Governor Cuomo announced that the state will be committing emergency resources to food banks. We checked in on a story that explains
Apr 30, 2020: Best of: New York’s pandemic plan failed to meet COVID-19 demand
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 30, 2020: Best of: New York's pandemic plan failed to meet COVID-19 demand New York was ill equipped to handle the current COVID-19 pandemic even with prior pandemic planning. We discussed the state’s pandemic
Apr 28, 2020: Ulster County optimistic about trend in COVID-19 cases
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 28, 2020: Ulster County optimistic about trend in COVID-19 cases Nearly 80 residents of an Ulster County nursing home have tested positive for the coronavirus as the County ramps up its testing ability. Ulster
Apr 28, 2020: State GOP leader forecasts COVID-19’s electoral impact
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 28, 2020: GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every facet of normal life including the electoral calendar and procedure. Nick Langworthy, Chairman of the New York State
Apr 24, 2020: Private higher ed works to weather COVID-19’s wrath
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 24, 2020: Private higher ed works to weather COVID-19's wrath With colleges across the state transitioning to distance learning to contain the spread of COVID-19, Mary Beth Labate, President of the Commission on Independent
Apr 24, 2020: Rochester superintendent talks funding and adjusting to COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 24, 2020: Rochester superintendent talks funding and adjusting to COVID-19 We heard from Rochester City School District Superintendent Terry Dade on the district’s financial status and how it is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 24, 2020: Combating the opioid crisis during COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 24, 2020: Comptroller on COVID-19's impact on NY's financial footing As the world focuses on combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis continues to have a major impact on communities. John Coppola, Executive Director
Apr 24, 2020: Comptroller on COVID-19’s impact on NY’s financial footing
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 24, 2020: Comptroller on COVID-19's impact on NY's financial footing A new report from the Comptroller’s office shows that COVID-19 will have multi-year impacts to the state’s financial footing. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) joined
Apr 23, 2020: Personal experiences of COVID-19’s economic impact
We heard from a collection of New Yorkers who have seen their job status change during this public health pandemic.
