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March 17, 2020: Buffalo Billion developments
Jim Heaney, Editor and Executive Director of Investigative Post, outlined the latest pieces from the organization.
March 17, 2020: Coronavirus and NY’s prison population
How will the coronavirus impact incarcerated New Yorkers? Jose Saldana, Director of Release Aging People in Prison, explained the
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
