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March 23, 2020: Albany County’s DA on the criminal justice system & coronavirus
Coronavirus has had a major impact on the daily lives of all New Yorkers. District Attorney David Soares (D-Albany
March 23, 2020: Addressing public housing needs
Access to affordable housing is an issue across New York State. Today, we heard from Susan Cotner, Executive Director
March 23, 2020: Addressing the opioid crisis needs through potential settlement
How should potential settlement money from the country’s opioid manufacturers be spent to combat the opioid crisis? Allegra Schorr,
Cuomo calls on manufacturers to respond to coronavirus
Randy Wolken, President and CEO of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York, weighed in on the latest announcements
March 23, 2020: Helping the aging through the coronavirus pandemic
Older New Yorkers are most at risk during this coronavirus pandemic and organizations like Association on Aging in New
March 20, 2020: Racial disparities in New York’s bail system
A report from Columbia University’s Justice Lab found that the parole system in New York disproportionately impacts the Black
March 20, 2020: Child care services during coronavirus
To help stymie the spread of COVID19, schools across the state have been shut down. This leaves workers deemed
March 20, 2020: Bars shifting gears during coronavirus
Restaurants and bars have been shut down for in-person service due to the coronavirus. However, these establishments can fulfill
March 20, 2020: Medicaid Redesign Team update
Mark Ustin, Partner at Farrell Fritz, updated us on the latest happenings with the Medicaid Redesign Team which was
