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March 17, 2020: Coronavirus impact on elections
The State of Ohio is postponing their presidential primaries today due to coronavirus concerns. Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx) discussed
March 17, 2020: Coronavirus impact on the state budget
Coronavirus has had an impact on the lives of every New Yorker. Today, David Friedfel, Director of State Studies
PODCAST EXTRA: Open Meetings and the coronavirus
With the concerns rising about the coronavirus, the state Legislature is adjusting its schedule to avoid spreading the virus.
March 16, 2020: Governor’s expanded powers during a public health emergency
Included in a coronavirus funding bill were expanded powers for the Governor to respond to the spread of the
March 16, 2020: Transition to distance learning for NY’s public colleges
SUNY and CUNY students will be working on their classes through the internet to slow the spread of coronavirus.
March 16, 2020: Bird advocates on their legislative priorities
On a typical session day, you’ll hear activists all around the Capitol making their voices heard for their causes.
March 16, 2020: Local control over 5G development
We spoke with Asm. Sean Ryan (D-Buffalo) and Hal McCabe, Mayor of the Village of Homer, on the impacts
Coronavirus impacts on restaurants
We spoke with Melissa Fleischut, president and CEO of the New York State Restaurant Association, and a restaurateur about
March 13, 2020: Tales from the Trail: Erica Vladimer
In June 2019, Erica Vladimer announced that she would be challenging incumbent Representative Carolyn Maloney in the Democratic primary
