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Apr 23, 2020: How the unemployment insurance system works
Ian Greer, Director of the ILR Ithaca Co-Lab and Senior Research Associate at Cornell University’s ILR School, explained how
Apr 23, 2020: Upstate Assemblymember on unemployment system issues
We discussed the issues with New York’s unemployment insurance application process with Asm. Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) and what
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
Apr 22, 2020: Marijuana legalization path faces roadblocks with Senate & Governor
Will the legislature return virtually or in-person to deal with big issue items like the legalization of recreational marijuana?
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
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
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
Apr 21, 2020: Ed leaders on remote learning, regents, and teacher evals
Across the Empire State, classrooms sit empty as students continue to learn from home in an effort to limit
