Apr 10, 2020: Park rangers assist in COVID19 response
How are the rangers from NY’s parks helping during the COVID-19 pandemic? Scott Van Laer, Ranger and Vice President and CCO of the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, joined the show to discuss their impact.
Apr 9, 2020: Stopping COVID19 spread on public transit
While many New Yorkers are staying at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, workers that are deemed essential may need to rely on public transit to get to their jobs. Bill Carpenter, President of the New York
Apr 9, 2020: Assemblywoman combats COVID19 on the frontlines
Thousands of healthcare workers who have transitioned out of the field are coming back to help meet the challenge of COVID-19. One of New York’s Assemblymembers, Karines Reyes (D-Bronx), discussed why she decided to return to nursing and
Apr 8, 2020: Death care services struggle to keep up with COVID19 demands
The high number of COVID-19 cases and deaths are putting an incredible strain on the state’s hospitals and death care services. David Fleming, Legislative Director of the New York Cemeteries Association, explained how the state’s death care services
Apr 3, 2020: Nurses on the front line of COVID19 fight call for more PPE
Nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic are calling for more personal protection equipment. Cori Gambini, a registered nurse and President of CWA Local 1168 in Buffalo, shared her story and needs from the front lines.
Apr 2, 2020: Gearing up for the 2020 census
Jeff Wice, Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow at the New York Law School and Senior Advisor at New York Counts 2020, discussed New York’s effort to count all New Yorkers in the census during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Apr 1, 2020: New York’s slice of federal COVID19 aid
Bill Hammond, Director of Health Policy at the Empire Center for Public Policy, will explain how New York State fared from the federal COVID-19 financial package and more.
Apr 1, 2020: NY’s pandemic plan didn’t rise to COVID19’s challenge
Rebecca Lewis of City and State NY discussed her story on the state’s planning for a pandemic which did not rise to the challenge of COVID-19.
Apr 1, 2020: School budget vote delay and funding concerns
The state’s new fiscal year has started without a fully passed budget. Dave Albert, Chief Communications Officer at the New York State School Boards Association, weighed in on what his organization would like to see in a final
March 19, 2020: Business Council on coronavirus paid sick leave legislation
In response to the coronavirus, the Governor signed a piece of legislation on Wednesday that expands paid sick leave to those under mandated quarantine or diagnosed with COVID-19. Ken Pokalsky, Vice President of The Business Council of New
