New York’s rocky COVID-19 vaccine distribution record
Feb. 3, 2021 - David Robinson, Health reporter for the USA Today Network – New York, discussed the state’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines, broadband access, and subsidies top Farm Bureau’s 2021 priorities
Feb. 2, 2021 - What are the legislative priorities of New York’s farmers? We found out when Jeff Williams, Director of Public Policy at the New York Farm Bureau, joined the program.
AG’s report reveals full scope of COVID-19 devastation in nursing homes
Jan. 29, 2021 - The office of Attorney General Tish James released a report on Thursday that found the state underreported the number of COVID-19 deaths from nursing homes in the state. Shannon Young, Health reporter for Politico
Cuomo is wrong to relax COVID-19 restrictions, according to Infectious disease expert
Jan. 28, 2021 - Dr. Yaneer Bar-Yam, Founder of the COVID Action Group, explained why he is urging leaders take caution in relaxing COVID-19 restrictions as the fight against the virus rages on.
Siena Poll: COVID-19 Vaccine resistance creates strange bedfellows in NY
Jan. 20, 2021 - Steve Greenberg, Siena College pollster, came back with the latest Siena poll results which took a look at the outgoing President’s favorability ratings and more.
Performing arts venue sees potential light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel
Jan. 19, 2021 - We heard from Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors, on the Governor’s plan to start up the state’s arts economy and the process this Capital Region performing arts venue will go through to get back
Albany Med CEO discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution and accelerating the rollout
Jan. 8, 2021 - The race to vaccinate New Yorkers against COVID-19 is on. We heard from Dr. Dennis McKenna, President and CEO of Albany Medical Center, on the role his hospital system is playing to vaccine residents
State panel works to address COVID-19 vaccine skepticism and access concerns
Jan. 7, 2021 - How can the state ensure people in historically underserved communities have access to the COVID-19 vaccine? We talked with one of the co-chairs of the state’s Vaccine Equity Task Force, Marc Morial, who serves
COVID-19 vaccine mandate bill gets legislative pushback
Dec. 16, 2020 - Legislation has been proposed that could allow the state to mandate a COVID-19 vaccine but it has received criticism from both sides of the aisle. Today, we heard from Asm. Mary Beth Walsh (R-Burnt
New bill would empower state to require COVID-19 vaccinations
Dec. 10, 2020 - With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, Asm. Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) has proposed legislation that could trigger a vaccine requirement for New Yorkers. The Assemblymember joined the show to explain how the legislation works.
