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’New York NOW’ is New York State’s Emmy Award-winning, in-depth public affairs program, featuring news, interviews and analysis from the Capitol in Albany. Each week, ’New York NOW’ probes politicians, civil servants, journalists and others to examine the impact of public policy on residents of the Empire State.

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New York state lawmakers were at the capitol briefly this week for an unscheduled session day to pass a second extender for the state budget. State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris spoke with us about his decision to leave the state leg... more

New York executive and legislative leaders blow past April 1st budget deadline. Negotiations are still underway for the state's budget and the governor has signed an extender (possible one of many) to push the deadline. We dive into one of the most p... more

It's budget season at the state capitol! While an on-time state budget seems unlikely, negotiations between state leaders are underway. State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins us to discuss the upper chamber's one-house budget resol... more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rollbacks to drinking water standards for PFAS Chemicals. We dive into state lawmakers' proposals to strengthen regulations in New York and the push for increased clean water funding. The State Se... more

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Dorcey Applyrs
Mayor of Albany
City of Albany
Episode: New York's Budget Battle and a Historic First in Albany
Kate Lisa
Reporter, City and State New York
City and State New York
Episode: Legislature's One-House Budgets + Health Care State Budget Funding
Samuel King
Reporter, WXXI and the New York Public News Network
WXXI / NYPN
Episode: Legislature's One-House Budgets + Health Care State Budget Funding
Bill Gettman
CEO of Northern Rivers Family of Services
Northern Rivers Family of Services
Episode: Albany at a Crossroads: COLA, ICE & $400M
Pat Fahy
State Senator representing the 46th State Senate District
New York State Senate
Episode: Albany at a Crossroads: COLA, ICE & $400M
Charles Lavine
Assemblymember representing the 13th Assembly District on Long Island
Episode: Bruce Blakeman Challenges Gov. Hochul
Chinazo Cunningham
Commissioner for the State Office of Addiction Services and Supports
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Episode: Hochul Picks A Running Mate, Democratic Priorities and Alcohol Addiction Rates in NYS
Zohran Mamdani
Newly-elected New York City mayor and former state assembly member
New York City
Episode: New York’s FY 2027 Budget at a Crossroads: Federal Funding, NYC, and What Comes Next
Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York
State of New York
Episode: Governor Kathy Hochul's 2026 State of the State Address

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Shantel Destra
Host of New York NOW
Elise Klein
Host of New York NOW and Correspondent for New York NOW

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
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    I always truly appreciate the excellence and balance of the journalism in this show. It is one of the best.

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New York's Budget Battle and a Historic First in Albany
Q: Of course. And you are the first black leader to be elected to serve as the city of Albany's mayor. So what does that milestone mean to you, and how does it impact the way that you approach leadership?
The mayor explained that she is processing the milestone while emphasizing perseverance, authenticity, and using her experiences to push for housing, community development, and inclusive leadership that serves all residents.
Albany at a Crossroads: COLA, ICE & $400M
Q: So what do you think of that timeline?
We need to speed it up and cannot wait four years for implementation.
Albany at a Crossroads: COLA, ICE & $400M
Q: What can you tell us about that funding and how things are progressing with the projects in Albany?
Senator Fahy discusses the allocation of $400 million for Albany's revitalization, emphasizing the focus on downtown improvements and private sector development.
Hochul Picks A Running Mate, Democratic Priorities and Alcohol Addiction Rates in NYS
Q: What do you attribute the decline in alcohol consumption to?
Young people are drinking less alcohol and are growing up with knowledge about the problems associated with alcohol use.
Hochul Picks A Running Mate, Democratic Priorities and Alcohol Addiction Rates in NYS
Q: What can you tell us about the bill you sponsored regarding deed theft?
The bill aims to protect homeowners from deed theft, especially older residents at risk of losing their homes due to unscrupulous actors.

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Policy-focused and data-driven, this program covers New York state government, budgets, education, healthcare, housing, and social services with a steady cadence of interviews with lawmakers, agency leaders, and advocates. Recent topics include SUNY funding and enrollment, state budget negotiations, affordability and childcare, food security, immigration policy, and public safety measures, all framed around how these issues affect residents across the state. The show tends to feature policymakers and frontline representatives, delivering practical insights into how legislative decisions translate into real-world outcomes. A notable strength is its ability to host a range of perspectives—from budget directors and university leaders to advoca... more

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4. Bill Gettman
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