Apr 22, 2020: Antibody testing could help NY reopen after COVID-19
One of the keys to reopening New York after the COVID-19 pandemic is antibody testing. Bethany Bump, Health reporter for the Albany Times Union, explained how this testing works and how it can help the reopening process.
Apr 22, 2020: Lobbyists work to get their message out amid COVID-19
During budget negotiations, the Capitol is typically filled with advocates and lobbyists working to get their priorities over the finish line. However, this year’s budget process saw an empty Capitol building due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Evan Stavisky,
Apr 22, 2020: Tracking NY’s $686 million spending on COVID-19 supplies
Chris Bragg, Albany Times Union reporter, discussed his latest reporting on the state’s spending practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 21, 2020: Emerson poll examines NYers COVID-19 views and behavior
Emerson College Polling is out with their latest round of polling on the attitudes and practices of New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spencer Kimball, Assistant Professor and Director of Emerson College Polling, shared the latest results.
Apr 21, 2020: Funeral directors scramble as COVID-19 death toll rises
As the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rise, funeral directors are struggling to keep up with the demands. We got an update on their efforts from Michael Lanotte of the New York State Funeral Directors
Apr 20, 2020: Pharmacies adapt to COVID-19 demand
Asm. John McDonald (D-Cohoes) weighed in on the impacts that the pandemic is having on pharmacies like his and the next steps for pharmacy benefit manager oversight efforts.
Apr 20, 2020: Business community concerns during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the way New York’s economy operates with over a million New Yorkers filing for unemployment. Today, we heard from Ken Pokalsky, Vice President of The Business Council of New
Apr 16, 2020: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que owner on adapting to COVID-19 restrictions
We talked with John Stage, Founder and Owner of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, about how his business is operating in the era of social distancing.
Apr 16, 2020: Keeping grocery store workers and shoppers safe from COVID-19
Mike Durant, President and CEO of the Food Industry Alliance of New York State, updated us on the latest that grocery stores across the state are doing to keep their employees and shoppers safe from the virus.
Apr 16, 2020: Lower demand hurts NY farmers during COVID-19
Today, we focused on how COVID-19 is impacting the systems that bring the food from the farms to your table. First, we heard from David Fisher, President of the New York Farm Bureau, on how farms like his
