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March 20, 2023 - Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, a Westchester County Democrat, discusses delivering an on-time budget, funding the Senate's priorities and whether some major policies could be tackled later in the session.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joined the show to discuss her 2023 priorities, the new Senate Democratic supermajority, her conference's relationships with Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams, lessons of the 2022 elections, and more.
Frank Morano brings you the issues that matter the most with style and wit in the Other Side of Midnight Local Spotlight. Frank discusses sitting in for the Sid and Friends Morning Show on Monday, Mayor Adams publicly castigating Carl Hasty and Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Louis Gigante leaving all of his fortune for his 32 year old son Gino Gigante, and New York City lacking in terms of having a Christmas parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how organized labor fits into our political landscape. Organized Labor And The Working Families PartyLabor unions represent workers in conversations with their employers. Can a political party represent workers in our government? Sochie Nnaemeka, director of the New York Working Families Party, talks about some of the policies and politics behind the party's agenda. How Unions Are Shaping Our Local And National PoliticsOrganized labor groups often endorse political candidates. To what extent do their members align their votes with a union's recommendations? WNYC/Gothamist reporter Gwynne Hogan and Jane McAlevey, longtime organizer, senior policy fellow at the University of California at Berkeley's Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, The Nation's strikes correspondent and the author of three books, most recently, A Collective Bargain: Unions, Organizing & the Fight for Democracy (Ecco, 2020), discuss how labor movements are explicitly and implicitly involved in our political system. Plus, listeners call in to share their experiences with labor and politics, and how much their unions influence their votes.
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how abortion rights as an issue is playing a role in this year's midterms. Abortion Access In New York StateFirst, a look at how abortion has played a role in the race to be New York's governor. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Senate Majority Leader (D-35), was on the air with Brigid when the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision was handed down. Four months later, she brings her analysis on how the conversation has evolved, and how the issue is motivating NY voters this midterm season. The Words We Choose To Discuss AbortionNext, Alexis Grenell, co-founder of Pythia Public, a political and public affairs firm, and a columnist for The Nation, and Rachel Cohen senior policy reporter at Vox.com, discuss how specific messaging around reproductive health is shaping the politics of abortion as a midterm issue. Plus, listeners call in to share the conversation's they've been having about reproductive rights with family around the country, and how the issue has influenced their votes.
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-35) talks about how the New York State legislature plans to respond to Thursday's Supreme Court decision that struck down a New York gun law and the right to abortion.
April 27, 2022 - Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins discusses her priorities for the remainder of the legislative session, how the upcoming elections may shape policies from the Capitol and the fate of the Democratic race for lieutenant governor.
This week in La Voz en Breve, journalist Mariel Fiori has a show on education and family. I spoke with Jen Metzger, who was selected last year by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to serve on the Cannabis Control Board, which has the equity priority and the restorative justice side. This month the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) approved the first 54 Conditional Cannabis Licenses for Adult Use. Interested in learning more about the process of acquiring a license, you can visit cannabis.ny.gov and subscribe to the news. In addition, the pediatrician and child neurologist Rubén Fiori returned to talk to us about the autistic spectrum. Esta semana en La Voz en breve, la periodista Mariel Fiori tiene un programa de educación y familia. Conversé con Jen Metzger, quien fue seleccionada el año pasado por la líder de la mayoría del Senado, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, para servir en la Junta de Control de Cannabis, que tiene la prioridad de la equidad y el lado de la justicia restaurativa. Este mes La Oficina de Administración de Cannabis (OCM) del Estado de Nueva York aprobó las primeras 54 Licencias de Cannabis Condicionales para Uso en Adultos. Interesados en saber más sobre el proceso de adquirir una licencia, pueden visitar la página cannabis.ny.gov y suscribirse a las noticias. Además, volvió el médico pediatra y neurólogo infantil Rubén Fiori para hablarnos del espectro autista.
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On this Friday edition of Bernie & Sid in the Morning, Sid digs into yesterday's New York State Democratic Convention and the squad of "imbeciles" who took to the podium to pedal their left-wing propaganda. Among those speakers was Hillary Clinton, who amidst reports that her campaign funded efforts to spy on President Donald Trump, decided she would spend her time at the podium slamming Trump and the Republican Party for dividing America. In other news of the day, President Biden says a Russian attack of Ukraine is now imminent, The View's Joy Behar says she'll be masking up indefinitely, Andrea Stewart-Cousins open her mouth again to preach climate change nonsense, and Sid remembers his appearance on The Howard Stern Show back in 2006. All of this and more on this week's finale of Bernie & Sid in the Morning. In addition, make sure you don't miss out on a fresh installment of Lidia Reports and another special "Beat Sid" edition of The Peerless Boilers Beat Bernie Contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this Thursday edition of Bernie & Sid in the Morning, Sid explores the idea that Mayor Eric Adams is just an extension of arguably the worst Mayor in the history of the country, Bill De Blasio. Adams has developed a habit of providing more confusion than he does transparency, which has Sid searching for answers. In other news of the day, conservatives around the country are starting to speak out on the scathing reports that Hillary Clinton's campaign paid tech workers to spy on the Trump administration, what looked to be a deescalation by Vladimir Putin and his Russian troops earlier in the week may be anything but that, Andrea Stewart-Cousins doubles down on her comments that bail reform isn't the main concern when it comes to massive crime spikes in NYC, and Dr. Anthony Fauci says children should still be wearing masks in school. As always, be sure to tune in for Lidia Reports and another special "Beat Sid" edition of The Peerless Boilers Beat Bernie Contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Senate Majority Leader (D-35), talks about the Democrats' priorities for this legislative session and responds to the governor's budget proposals.
On this Tuesday edition of Bernie & Sid in the Morning, Sid picks a twitter fight with Spectrum News NY1 anchor Errol Louis for not challenging Andrea Stewart-Cousins on her ridiculous claim that bail reform is not the catalyst for New York's spike in crime. In other news of the day, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby says we could see Vladimir Putin and Russia move on Ukraine with "little to no warning," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says if Putin does so the United States will be prepared to respond, the Durham report revelations regarding Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign spying on President Trump and the White House picks up more speed, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the possibility of calling in the military to break up the protesting truckers, and Whoopi Goldberg returns to "The View." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's edition of New York NOW: The new legislative session technically started last week, but lawmakers began to approve legislation this week and plot their course for the year. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins speaks with us about the new legislative session and what's ahead. Keshia Clukey from Bloomberg Government and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers join us with more on the week's news. The New York Court of Appeals, the state's equivalent to SCOTUS, has a new judge. Alcohol-to-go, a pandemic-era rule change that restaurants want make permanent, could make a comeback this year. Reporter Darrell Camp has the details. New York is considering lowering the overtime threshold from farmworkers from 60 hours to 40 hours. We'll have an update. Learn More: nynow.org
In today's episode, I am thrilled to be joined by New York State Senate Majority Leader Ms. Andrea Stewart-Cousins. She tells us how she got started in politics and shares some advice about getting involved in things we are passionate about. We are grateful for progressive leaders like Ms. Stewart-Cousins.
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Andrew Cuomo resigns as New York governor. What's next? Christiane speaks to New York State Senate Majority Leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins. American is almost out of Afghanistan but the Taliban is moving in with rapid speed, seizing its seventh provincial capital in five days. We speak to former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and former Pakistani Ambassador to the U.N Husain Haqqani. What is the true meaning of freedom and how its core values lie deeply within American culture today. Our PBS guest, Louis Menand on his new book, “The Free World.” Finally, veteran SNL comedic host, Cecily Strong on her new memoir, “This Will All Be Over Soon,” reflect on losing her cousin to brain cancer and her own isolation during the pandemic. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
May 25, 2021 - In recognition of the one-year anniversary of the killing of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police department, we talked with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins about the social unrest following the tragedy, the waning support for the Black Lives Matter movement and her personal trepidation in advance of the verdict against Derek Chauvin. The Westchester County Democrat also discusses the criminal justice agenda for the remainder of the legislative session in Albany and weighs in on a bill designed to curb police killings of civilians during traffic stops.
Following the passage of a $212 billion State budget, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins Scott Rechler to discuss how the final budget will benefit New Yorkers, the tax increases that were included in this year's budget, and why it's important for government and the business sector to work together to create a better, brighter, and more equitable future for New York. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).
The leader of the New York State Senate, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign and the Assembly Speaker says the governor should consider voluntarily stepping down, after two new allegations of inappropriate behavior from more women over the weekend.
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JCRC-NY #CommunityRelationsCorner Ep. 23 with NYS Assembly Member and Speaker Carl E. Heastie and Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Temporary President of the Senate and Majority Leader. Hosted by Michael Miller, JCRC-NY CEO. Past episodes: bit.ly/CommunityRelationsCorner
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Senate majority leader (D, Westchester), talks about the Democrats' priorities in this new legislative session in Albany, including Gov. Cuomo's budget contingencies, and the need for federal aid to close a $15 billion budget gap.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins us to discuss the state's budget deficit and priorities facing Democrats in the Senate heading into next year's legislative session. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says state lawmakers in New York are considering a return to Albany in the next two weeks to enact new taxes on the rich. Amanda Fries from the Albany Times Union and Bernadette Hogan from the New York Post joins us to discuss that and new allegations of sexual harassment made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Plus, the state's opioid epidemic has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll tell you how lawmakers and advocates want the state to respond. Learn more at nynow.org
On August 20, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch host Jeff Simmons talked with New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins; New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs; and, Justice Democrats Executive Director Alexandra Rojas.
On this week's edition of New York NOW: the state Legislature was back in Albany for a rare July session, while Gov. Andrew Cuomo took a trip to Georgia. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins Karen DeWitt to recap the week, and discuss what’s ahead for state lawmakers, including hearings on the COVID-19 crisis. It was only 100 years ago that women won the right to vote in the U.S., and a lot has happened since. We'll have the last part of a three-part series on women's suffrage in New York. Plus, the state’s canal system is open for the summer and partnering with local businesses across upstate New York to offer free, safe day trip activities. We’ll have details. Learn more: nynow.org
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Senate Majority Leader (D-35), talks about the slate of police reform legislation set to pass both chambers of the state legislature, including the repeal of 50-a.
On this week's edition of New York NOW, we'll sit down with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins to talk about her priorities for the year, marijuana legalization, bail reform, and more. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara joins us to talk about a series of new laws intended to make limousines safer. He helped craft a few of them. Reporters Karen Dewitt and Ryan Taranelli from the Associated Press join us for this week's Reporters Roundtable. Learn More: nynow.org
Andrea Stewart-Cousins made history when she became the first woman to lead a legislative house in New York’s history. The State Senate Majority Leader discusses her experience shattering the traditional deal-making formula in Albany, which consisted of “three men in a room.” Stewart-Cousins also talks about her path from a childhood in public housing to her time as a journalist and the housing dispute that led her to get into politics. And she reveals the story behind her trademark accessory, a scarf. Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message.
In her Turn To Tara podcast debut, Tara Rosenblum sits down for an in-depth conversation with New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Hear personal stories that the most powerful woman in New York politics has never shared before. They address everything from recreational marijuana to her relationship with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the most diverse state Senate in New York history.
The political career of Andrea Stewart-Cousins began as a volunteer on a city council race in Yonkers, and nearly three decades later she will take on the role of majority leader in the state Senate. This evolution and much more about the Democratic leader was the subject of an in-depth profile by Times Union reporter Rachel Silberstein. This episode of the Capitol Confidential podcast features excerpts of their conversation. The interview touched on her plans for addressing sexual harassment, the role for the Senate Republicans in 2019 and how time as a journalist shaped her relationship with the media today.
Originally aired December 4, 2018. Headlines on charter schools, yeshivas and Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Hakeeem Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi and more. Bonus segment beginning at 37:00 on Trump Collusion investigation.
This week Lizz and Julie catch up after the Thanksgiving holiday and chat all the latest in fuckery. They discuss the latest anti-bullshit Whole Women's Health is fighting, the way in which a creep-o tried to use anti-abortion laws to get away with rape, and Matt Whitacker the "newly illegal" Attorney General. SHOW NOTES: - Whitacker Should Not be Attorney General - And More Reasons Whitacker is Bad - Whole Women's Health Alliance trying to Help Indiana - This guy, trying to tell us we're all 9 months older than we thought. GOOD STORIES Senate Democratic leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in NY Jameela Jamil is an inspiration Six Degree of Abortion: ELTON JOHN! FOLLOW LPJ on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Julie’s social: twitter @Julie_Rosing instagram @wooliewhoazing Lizz: @lizzwinstead EMAIL US!!! Podcast@ladypartsjustice.com Please help support our work by donating!
This week Lizz and Julie catch up after the Thanksgiving holiday and chat all the latest in fuckery. They discuss the latest anti-bullshit Whole Women's Health is fighting, the way in which a creep-o tried to use anti-abortion laws to get away with rape, and Matt Whitacker the "newly illegal" Attorney General. SHOW NOTES: - Whitacker Should Not be Attorney General - And More Reasons Whitacker is Bad - Whole Women's Health Alliance trying to Help Indiana - This guy, trying to tell us we're all 9 months older than we thought. GOOD STORIES Senate Democratic leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in NY Jameela Jamil is an inspiration Six Degree of Abortion: ELTON JOHN! FOLLOW LPJ on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Julie’s social: twitter @Julie_Rosing instagram @wooliewhoazing Lizz: @lizzwinstead EMAIL US!!! Podcast@ladypartsjustice.com Please help support our work by donating!
This week on the Eye on NY podcast: An interview with Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. Czarny discussed the possibility of New York adopting several electoral reforms next year, including early voting, automatic voter registration and same-day registration. He also shared his pre- and post-election experience as a commissioner. PLUS: A brief recap of some news stories this week, including the historic election of Andrea Stewart-Cousins as state Senate majority leader. In January, she will become the first woman to serve as Senate majority leader.
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Dr. Olivia Hooker talks about surviving The Tulsa Oklahoma Race Riot of 1921 and becoming the first African-American woman to enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War 2. We also hear from Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins who proposed and helped pass a legislative resolution in the New York State Senate honoring Dr. Hooker for her achievements and contributions to both the women’s and the civil rights movements.