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March 27, 2020: Reporter Josefa Velasquez on the news of the week
Josefa Velasquez, Senior Reporter at The City, joined the show to discuss the latest on the coronavirus and her
March 27, 2020: National Guard and their role in NY’s coronavirus response
The Governor has called on the National Guard to help assist in efforts to combat the virus. Col. Richard
March 26, 2020: Funeral directors respond to coronavirus
Over 300 people have succumbed to the coronavirus in New York State. Michael Lanotte of the New York State
March 26, 2020: Coronavirus’ impact on rising unemployment
The coronavirus has had a tremendous impact on the economy of the Empire State and country as more people
March 26, 2020: Distillers answer the call for more handsanitizer
Hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves in stores across the state as New Yorkers try to practice
March 26, 2020: Senate Leader on budget process and coronavirus response
The end of March has typically been a busy time in Albany as lawmakers rush to hammer out a
March 25, 2020: Assembly Minority Leader on coronavirus response
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R-Pulaski) weighed in on the state government’s response to the coronavirus.
March 25, 2020: NYers polled on coronavirus behaviors
Emerson College Polling and CUNY are teaming up to poll New Yorkers on their views of the coronavirus. Spencer
March 25, 2020: Dep. Senate Leader on rent suspension bill
The coronavirus has caused pushed many New Yorkers into a state of financial insecurity. Deputy Senate Majority Leader Mike
