Podcasts about New York State Assembly

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Congressman Joe Morelle as our guest to the show.   About Congressman Joe Morelle:   Congressman Joe Morelle is proud to represent New York's 25th Congressional District, which includes Monroe County and a section of neighboring Ontario County. A lifelong resident of Upstate New York, Congressman Morelle is a former small business owner and previously served as the Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly before being elected to Congress in 2018.   Throughout his career, Congressman Morelle has worked diligently to improve and expand access to healthcare for all people, grow our economy, and create opportunity for Monroe County families. He continues that work through his role as Vice Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations and as Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.   Connect with Congressman Joe Morelle:   Official Website: https://morelle.house.gov/   Connect with TogetherNow:   Official Website: https://www.togethernowny.org/

Brian sits down with Alan Turner to mark his two-year anniversary at USPSA. An army brat who grew up on bases from Fort Huachuca to Fort Drum, Alan has been around firearms his entire life and was a competitive discus and javelin athlete before blowing out his knees in the Army Reserves. His career wound through the Boy Scouts, New York State Assembly political campaigns, and CEO roles at multiple United Way chapters, along with authoring a leadership book for nonprofit executives. Alan came into USPSA in July 2024 during a turbulent period and immediately focused on the fundamentals: getting the finances under control, opening the books, and establishing structure. Two years in, membership has grown roughly 20% (from around 38,000 to over 46,000), quarterly unaudited financials are posted publicly, and initiatives like the new $35 junior membership, a scholarship bumped from $500 to $2,500, the club referral program, and a resource manual for clubs are all live. Alan previewed the first-ever annual Report to the Membership on August 5 at 8 PM Eastern — a virtual meeting where the board will answer grouped member-submitted questions and share audited financials. Discussion also touched on multi-year national dates being planned for 2027-2029, potential reduced nationals fees for juniors, and Steel Challenge's growth trajectory. Alan closed by emphasizing that the atmosphere has shifted from "sky is falling" to forward momentum, with a goal of eventually reaching 100,000 members while keeping the sport family-friendly and fun. Elevate your game with our trusted partners: Right To Bear Use Code HuntersHD10 When you sign up part of your contribution will go back to the Shooting Sports. Get Carry Insurance with a Company that Supports the Shooting Sports.  IWI Use Code HDG15 for 15% off your order  RealAvid Use Code RAHHDG for 10% off your order  Ghost HolsterUSA Use Code HuntersHD 15% off Jessie James JJFU Coffee Use Code HuntersHD for 5% off ACE Virtual Shooting Use Code HHDG for 10% off your subscription and physical handset. Imperium Roots Use Code HuntersHD for 20% off Speed Beez Use Code HuntersHD for 10% off

Brian sits down with Alan Turner to mark his two-year anniversary at USPSA. An army brat who grew up on bases from Fort Huachuca to Fort Drum, Alan has been around firearms his entire life and was a competitive discus and javelin athlete before blowing out his knees in the Army Reserves. His career wound through the Boy Scouts, New York State Assembly political campaigns, and CEO roles at multiple United Way chapters, along with authoring a leadership book for nonprofit executives. Alan came into USPSA in July 2024 during a turbulent period and immediately focused on the fundamentals: getting the finances under control, opening the books, and establishing structure. Two years in, membership has grown roughly 20% (from around 38,000 to over 46,000), quarterly unaudited financials are posted publicly, and initiatives like the new $35 junior membership, a scholarship bumped from $500 to $2,500, the club referral program, and a resource manual for clubs are all live. Alan previewed the first-ever annual Report to the Membership on August 5 at 8 PM Eastern — a virtual meeting where the board will answer grouped member-submitted questions and share audited financials. Discussion also touched on multi-year national dates being planned for 2027-2029, potential reduced nationals fees for juniors, and Steel Challenge's growth trajectory. Alan closed by emphasizing that the atmosphere has shifted from "sky is falling" to forward momentum, with a goal of eventually reaching 100,000 members while keeping the sport family-friendly and fun.Elevate your game with our trusted partners:Right To Bear Use Code HuntersHD10 When you sign up part of your contribution will go back to the Shooting Sports. Get Carry Insurance with a Company that Supports the Shooting Sports. IWI Use Code HDG15 for 15% off your order RealAvid Use Code RAHHDG for 10% off your order Ghost HolsterUSA Use Code HuntersHD 15% offJessie James JJFU Coffee Use Code HuntersHD for 5% offACE Virtual Shooting Use Code HHDG for 10% off your subscription and physical handset.Imperium Roots Use Code HuntersHD for 20% offSpeed Beez Use Code HuntersHD for 10% offDiscover the world of competitive shooting sports through the eyes of industry leaders, top athletes, and match directors in the Behind the Lens Podcast, hosted by Brian Conley of Hunters HD Gold. Delve into captivating conversations that reveal the passion, dedication, and skill that define the shooting sports community. Brian, a steadfast supporter of the shooting sports, brings unique insights and expertise to each episode. Uncover the latest trends, techniques, and stories from the people who shape the shooting sports landscape. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of competitive shooting, the shooting industry, and the remarkable individuals who make it all possible.Hunters HD Gold Links:Website: https://huntershdgold.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntershdgold/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntersHDGoldYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBWH4kOqaX-x34uYOviQ-tgUnited States Practical Shooting Association Official Eyewear: https://uspsa.orgSteel Challenge Shooting Association Official Eyewear: https://scsa.orgMetal Madness Official Eyewear: https://...

Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, joins us to discuss their latest report, MAGA Inc., which identifies the Crypto Czars, the Tech Titans and the Prison Profiteers who have bankrolled and benefited the most from Donald Trump's corrupt regime. Then, Ralph welcomes Elliot Negin, executive editor of Money Trail to talk about how Donald Trump is trying to turn Washington DC into a monument to himself.Pratap Chatterjee is an investigative journalist, producer and executive director of CorpWatch, an organization that works to promote environmental, social and human rights by holding multinational corporations accountable for their actions. He is the author of several books, including Verax: The True History of Whistleblowers, Drone Warfare, and Mass Surveillance, Halliburton's Army, and Iraq Inc.: A Profitable Occupation.Palantir is really critical to understanding how the surveillance state works, especially in identifying people to deport and locations and people to kill in Trump's new wars overseas, such as in Iran…Palantir's data analytical capabilities are actually extremely simplistic and terrible. But when it comes to looking for an easy solution, that's what Palantir offers. And they've been able to offer this to the Trump administration—to have them speed up their political plans such as deportation, such as waging war against Iran by giving them easy answers.Pratap ChatterjeeThe biggest company behind the cryptocurrency used by criminals and drug dealers and gun traffickers has come out of the shadows, into the light, thanks specifically to the credibility offered by the Trump administration. And so this is really a sea change.Pratap ChatterjeeElliott Negin, executive editor of the Substack newsletter Money Trail, is an award-winning writer, illustrator and publication designer. Prior to co-founding Money Trail in February 2025, he was the managing editor of American Journalism Review, editor and art director of Public Citizen and Nuclear Times magazines, a news editor at NPR, and a regular contributor to HuffPost and the Union of Concerned Scientists' Equation. His freelance articles have appeared in The Atlantic, Common Dreams, The Hill, L.A. Progressive, The Nation, Scientific American, the Washington Post and other publications.It turns out that there is a government-owned ballroom less than a mile from the White House that would serve the purposes of a state dinner, which is one of the only events that you would need a ballroom for. If Trump builds a ballroom, it will not be used probably 360 days out of the year… To have a building that big that's going to be sitting empty for all that time makes no sense whatsoever.Elliott NeginRight now, the cost of this ballroom has been escalating… And half of it's supposed to be covered by taxpayers. Give credit to Public Citizen. It did a report that found out that more than half the donors that were identified as donating to the project when it was pegged at $400 million (including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Palantir) have gained contracts with the federal government worth more than $50 billion in the last six months. That's a hell of a return on investment.Elliott NeginNews 7/3/26* Our top stories this week are the Colorado primaries. First, DSA-backed insurgent Melat Kiros successfully ousted 29-year incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Diana DeGette in the state's first congressional district, winning in a surprise blowout of over 13 points. Kiros, a 29-year old Tigrayan-American lawyer and PhD student, was fired from Sidley Austin – a “biglaw” firm in 2023, after she “posted an open letter defending students protesting Israel's war in Gaza from charges of antisemitism,” per Colorado Newsline. Axios reports many House Democrats, speaking anonymously, have bemoaned DeGette's loss, with one accusing Kiros of trafficking in “performative politics,” but Usamah Andrabi, spokesperson for Justice Democrats, one of the main groups that backed Kiros, put it simply when he said “If DeGette didn't deserve a primary, Denverites wouldn't have elected Melat” by double digits.* Also in Colorado, state Attorney General Phil Weiser easily defeated Senator Michael Bennet in the primary to succeed Jared Polis as Governor. While Weiser did run to Bennet's left, the real victory for progressives is that Bennet finishing out his own term means the Colorado Democratic establishment won't be able to appoint someone – likely a centrist member of the House – to replace him, per Axios. Meanwhile, John Hickenlooper, a Colorado Democratic institution won his primary as well, fending off a challenge from his left by state Senator Julie Gonzales. However, Gonzales came within 6 points of Hickenlooper, according to Colorado Public Radio, a tantalizingly close margin. Moreover, not only has Hickenlooper vowed that this would be his final Senate term, many are speculating that Bennet himself won't run when his term ends in 2028. That is all to say, it is possible we have not seen the last of Ms. Gonzales.* Speaking of Gonzales, much has been made of the fact that she “softly” distanced herself from DSA as she launched her primary campaign, per Colorado Pols. Perhaps maintaining that organizational relationship would not have resulted in her victory, but the stunning successes of DSA-backed candidates – including Melat Kiros in Colorado – speaks to the group's impressive organizational muscle. In fact, the group can boast of winning yet another seat in the New York State Assembly, with Maurice “Mo” Brown declaring victory against longtime incumbent Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli in the 129th Assembly District. Magnarelli held the seat for 30 years. Brown won by just over 100 votes after all the absentee and affidavit votes were tallied, according to Syracuse.com. With Brown's victory, DSA will send 16 members to Albany next session, nearly doubling its presence across both chambers of the state legislature.* More impressive than the electoral victories however is the fact that DSA members in office are delivering on their campaign promises. Most notably, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully forced a vote through the Rent Guidelines Board to enact a rent freeze for the Big Apple's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, Time reports. These units make up a whopping 27% of the city's housing stock and house around 2 million people. Mamdani's predecessor, the corporate-friendly Democrat Eric Adams, pushed through rent hikes via the guidelines board, raising the rent by 12.6% over the course of his term in office. Mamdani called this the “relief that working people across our city deserve.” This move has, predictably, drawn the ire of landlords and their industry representatives, but there is no denying that the people of New York City voted for Mamdani in large part for this exact policy and he delivered.* In Congress, another socialist – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – is fighting for key amendments to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. These run the gamut from prohibiting the transfer of weapons to countries hampering the delivery of humanitarian aid, such as Israel, to demanding that the Secretary of Defense conduct declassification reviews or release unclassified reports on American assistance to the dictatorship in Brazil and the coup in Chile, barring Pentagon funds from being used to enforce sanctions on Cuba, and many more. As the scope of national legislation has narrowed in recent decades, amendments to massive flagship funding bills like the NDAA have become a primary means of getting legislation through the gridlock. It is very encouraging to see AOC take advantage of this mechanism to force votes on these issues.* Of course, the centrists will not simply cede power to the left without a fight. Yahoo reports 13 Democratic House members and candidates have signed onto what they are calling the “Promise to America,” consisting mainly of vague commitments to principles like “Growth, Competition, and Broad Prosperity,” or “Safety, Security, and Human Dignity.” They have also stepped up their rhetoric, saying “there's going to be a war” between themselves and the new crop of progressive and DSA lawmakers, per Fox News. Of course, this all makes one wonder whether the Democrats would be in this position at all if they were this confrontational with the Republicans instead of their own voter base.* Another emerging theater of combat between the center and the left is the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The CHC is led by the lame duck New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who was defeated in his primary by Darializa Avila Chevalier. Both Espaillat and Avila Chevalier – or DAC as she has come to be known – are Dominican, despite Espaillat's last-minute smear campaign calling her Haitian, and she plans to join the CHC once she takes her seat in the House. Yet, POLITICO reports the CHC is divided about admitting DAC. While no member is going so far as to say outright that she should not be admitted, many, such as CHC Whip Sylvia Garcia of Texas, are saying things like if DAC is “aligned with all our priorities and all our legislative programs, we would welcome her.” Of course this raises the question of if she is not, would they still welcome her. The all-Democratic CHC has previously barred the entry of Republican Hispanic Congressman Carlos Curbelo of Florida and the Congressional Black Caucus barred Espaillat himself from joining after a feud between him and former Congressman Charles Rangel. In addition to DAC's accession, the CHC will also have to decide on a new leader with Espaillat gone. The Vice-Chair, Darren Soto of Florida, may lose reelection due to redistricting in Florida, leaving the seat up for grabs.* In more Florida-related news, on June 25th Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced the closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” the immigrant detention facility much hyped in the early days of the second Trump administration. While DeSantis claims that the facility had simply “fulfilled the role it was designed to serve,” there is an alternate story being told in the native community. Native News Online has published a statement by Judith LeBlanc (Caddo), executive director of Native Organizers Alliance, which highlights that the facility was constructed and operated “in violation of the sovereign rights of the Miccosukee Tribe, who took the government to court for illegally constructing the center without their consultation or consent,” and hailed the closure as “a victory for human rights and Tribal Sovereignty.” The statement further decried “The administration's violent crackdown on migrant communities” as “an affront to all we stand for as Native peoples.”* Turning further south, the Guardian is out with a chilling story concerning the death of Monika Silva Koniuszek, a Polish anti-corruption activist, who was supposedly investigating self-dealing within the ruling Noboa family of Ecuador. According to her colleagues, Silva Koniuszek was investigating “Noboa Trading, the fruit conglomerate belonging to the family of the rightwing president, Daniel Noboa.” Specifically, they said she had been pursuing allegations that “several tonnes of cocaine had been seized in Noboa Trading banana containers,” and that “high-ranking Ecuadorian judicial officials were stalling the investigations.” Additionally, “Shortly before she was killed, she told friends that she had delivered a dossier of allegations to the US embassy in Quito.” Koniuszek was found dead with a noose around her neck, and Ecuador's interior minister announced that she had died by suicide even before the autopsy results were released. Once those results came out, they contradicted this claim, finding that her cause of death was “a blow to the head and strangulation.”* Finally, in neighboring Colombia, leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, who lost the recent presidential election, has called on the people of that country to engage in mass civil disobedience, according to Jorge Bastidas, a Colombian Congressman and member of Cepeda's party. Specifically, Cepeda is demanding that the Colombian people not recognize the presidency of Abelardo de la Espriella unless and until he meets certain demands, including renouncing his U.S. nationality, disproving claims that he is a CIA collaborator, and vowing not to persecute and extradite his political opponents including outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Cepeda has stressed that this mass action, if pursued, will be peaceful.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

New York State Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli and Onondaga County Legislator Maurice Brown are the two candidates in the Democratic primary for the 129th district in the New York State Assembly. They debate ahead of the primary on Tuesday, June 23rd.

This week, in a super very special Amen Corner, our guest is Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay. Stephanie is not only the wife of our producer Darone, but she’s running for New York State Assembly. She took time to speak with us about the issues that are important to her, her reasons for running, and why her […]

This week, in a super very special Amen Corner, our guest is Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay. Stephanie is not only the wife of our producer Darone, but she’s running for New York State Assembly. She took time to speak with us about the issues that are important to her, her reasons for running, and why her […]

Featuring New York U.S. House candidate Claire Valdez, Colorado U.S. House candidate Melat Kiros, Michigan U.S. House candidate William Lawrence, Massachusetts state Senate candidate Erika Uyterhoeven, New York State Assembly candidate Conrad Blackburn, and Washington D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George. The second episode in a series of short interviews with left-wing and socialist candidates at every level of US politics. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Our huge new Thawra study guide and resource website thawraproject.com RSVP to the May 20 Dig party in Seattle! eventbrite.com/e/the-dig-x-house-our-neighbors-party-tickets-1986843010930 RSVP to the May 26 Dig party in LA! eventbrite.com/e/a-party-in-la-for-the-dig-friends-tickets-1987008568116? Buy Revolutions of Our Times at Haymarketbooks.org Find Queering Economics at UCPress.edu

Featuring New York U.S. House candidate Claire Valdez, Colorado U.S. House candidate Melat Kiros, Michigan U.S. House candidate William Lawrence, Massachusetts state Senate candidate Erika Uyterhoeven, New York State Assembly candidate Conrad Blackburn, and Washington D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George. The second episode in a series of short interviews with left-wing and socialist candidates at every level of US politics. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Our huge new Thawra study guide and resource website thawraproject.com RSVP to the May 20 Dig party in Seattle! eventbrite.com/e/the-dig-x-house-our-neighbors-party-tickets-1986843010930 RSVP to the May 26 Dig party in LA! eventbrite.com/e/a-party-in-la-for-the-dig-friends-tickets-1987008568116? Buy Revolutions of Our Times at Haymarketbooks.org Find Queering Economics at UCPress.edu The Dig goes deep into politics everywhere, from labor struggles and political economy to imperialism and immigration. Hosted by Daniel Denvir.

This episode's guests:Yana Yakushina, lawyer, researcher, and dark sky protection educator.Barrington Russell, founder of DarkSkySites.com.Paul Marchant, Statistician.Bill's News Picks: Moonlight: a neglected driver of primate sleep ecology, Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology.A04615, New York State Assembly.Musk Offers Sneak Peek at Orbiting Data Centers. They're Bigger Than the ISS, Michael Kan, PCMag. Blue Origin Joins the Race for Orbital Data Centers With 51K Satellite Plan, Michael Kan, PC Magazine. Medieval poets wrote about auroras. Their work is providing clues to the solar cycle, Jacek Krywko, Scientific American. Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Kenneth Finn, a pain medicine physician and author of Cannabis in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, to discuss a scientific look at the real-life harms that come with the legalization of marijuana.  More about Dr. Kenneth Finn Dr. Ken Finn is a pain medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience in Colorado Springs, who in 2025 relocated to Arizona to continue his practice in comprehensive pain management.  He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as pain medicine, and holds certification in cannabis science through the University of Colorado. He serves as an associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine's Colorado Springs branch.  Dr. Finn is the former president of the American Board of Pain Medicine and has served on its examination council for more than 25 years.  He has played an active role in cannabis and drug policy, including service on Colorado's governor's task force for Amendment 64, which legalized recreational marijuana, and four years on the state's medical marijuana scientific advisory council.  He has been invited to present before the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, testified before the Canadian Senate on marijuana legislation, and addressed the New York State Assembly on cannabis policy. In 2025, he was one of 25 experts selected from over 43,000 applicants to testify before the U.S. Department of Justice on marijuana rescheduling.  He is also the editor of Cannabis and Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, a multi-author medical textbook with contributors from four countries, and co-founder of the International Academy on the Science and Impacts of Cannabis, where he continues to work on global drug policy issues, including collaboration with United Nations bodies. 

A new piece of legislation working its way through the New York State Assembly is called the "Dark Skies Protection Act."For many years, the people of New York have struggled to see the stars at night. Even if you live in upstate New York—100, or 200 miles away from the city—the glow from the city is still enough to mask the sky at night.However, a new law may be about to change that—but to do so, it would bring about serious statewide changes that might increase the crime rate.

Elected at 26 to the New York State Assembly, my guest today, filmmaker Rafael Espinal says it was easier to become a politician than chase his dreams into indie film. Think about that for a moment!Now he's helping you achieve your dreams by serving as commissioner of New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, or MOME. And what I mean by that is I didn't expect him to be so in tune with the plights of independent filmmaking, in New York City and elsewhere. We talk about the challenges of indie filmmaking in NYC, including improving permitting; how it can be competitive globally; childcare in the city and how that affects filmmakers; the hopeful rise of more diverse voices, and more.All that said, the main takeaway if you're out there wanting to make a film career in NYC, he's on your side. And if you want to move your production studio or career to the best city in the world, he's the man for that as well.I don't think you can listen to this episode and not be bullish on the prospects of making a film in New York City over the next few years.In this episode, Rafael and I talk about:why he is the best person to lead the NYC MOME right now -- he's an indie filmmaker as well (he made his first film recently);what he's going to do with his film -- festival route? YouTube? -- and how that affects how he runs MOME;what does the commission do for me?;his sympathies (but honest advice) for the filmmakers not applying for permits in the city;his comments when taking the job that " the systems are extremely archaic in a way that creates a burden on production companies" -- have things improved?;production space in NYC and the role of AI in the built environment;how the Mayor's goal of free childcare throughout the city will influence filmmakers in the city and what MOME can do to help;diversifying the industry in New York City and how making it "look like our subway cars" actually happens;whatever happened to the Alliance for Downtown New York's Filmmaker in Chief initiative and how we get MOME's name out there in terms of outreach?how does NYC plan to stay competitive in attracting global productions?his goals for the next few years.Memorable Quotes:" Just recently, I made my first professional short film that I've been working on."" Like every filmmaker, we sit at home thinking about, how do we get exposure, who's gonna help us produce and make our first film?"" What I'm most proud of about the team here at the film office is that the folks running the permit system are actually independent filmmakers themselves."" If you want to ensure that you don't have the NYPD or any other agency come down and shut down your production, the best thing you can do is come to us.""[I] remember what it is to be someone who's just trying to make their film, who is looking for their way into the industry. And that's what I bring to the table."" Our dream here is to see a film industry and a film landscape where the workers and the directors and the folks on sets look like our subway cars, right?"" Going to the DMV is not the most pleasant experience, and I don't want filmmakers to feel like going to MOME feels like going to the DMV, right?"" There are folks out there, investors doubling down on building stages in the city of New York."" It was easier for me to become a politician than it was to be a film director."" We haven't fully baked it yet, but I'm thinking about how do we replicate that idea and create filmmakers in each borough."" At the end of the day, top line, I would love to say that New York has become the easiest and most affordable place to make a movie."Links:Follow Rafael On InstagramFollow MOME On Instagram

This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for its newsletter here. The New York State Assembly wants to freeze your energy bills, the Senate wants to stop police from working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the governor wants to slash auto insurance premiums. Albany's leaders will hash out these and hundreds of other policies as they craft the state budget and decide how to spend $260 billion — and then some, if the legislature gets its way. The deadline is officially Wednesday (April 1), although the work is never completed by then. Two weeks ago, the two legislative chambers released their counters to Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget. The biggest disagreement is on taxes; the Legislature is once again proposing hikes on wealthy people and corporations to fund expanded social programs. This year, they have a notable ally in their corner: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has aggressively pushed for more state revenue to help close the city's budget gap. All eyes are on Hochul, who has so far resisted the idea. But there's much more to the battle than the headline numbers. Each of the three proposals are thousands of pages long, and they don't make for light reading. We've been working around the clock to break them down for you. In the chart below, you can see where each party stands on the highest-profile issues. Below that, you can find written descriptions using the drop-down menus. Happy budget season! FISCAL POLICY Where They're Split Tax the rich? Hochul and the Legislature are butting heads on whether to raise taxes in order to fund more programs and help cities plug their budget holes. The Senate and Assembly each proposed raising taxes statewide on wealthy individuals and corporations, as they have for the last few budget cycles. The Senate proposed increases of 0.5 points on individuals earning above $5 million and 1.75 points on corporations earning at least $5 million. The Assembly backed a 0.2-point increase on individuals above $5 million, bigger hikes on the highest income brackets, and a 2-point hike on corporations with at least $10 million in income. The Assembly also proposed cutting income taxes for filers earning below $323,000. Hochul did not propose new tax increases or income tax cuts, although she did propose extending a temporary increase on corporations through 2029. Where They're Close Total spending: The total sizes of the three budget proposals differ by about $10 billion, less than a 3 percent difference in a budget over $260 billion. Where They Agree Rainy day fund: The Senate, the Assembly and Hochul all want to keep $14.6 billion in the state's cash reserve. Building it to that level has been a significant accomplishment of Hochul's first term. SOCIAL SERVICES Where They're Split Medicaid: Hochul proposed $49.1 billion in state spending on Medicaid. The Senate proposal added $660 million in state-share Medicaid spending beyond Hochul's proposal, according to a spokesperson for the Senate Finance Committee chair. The Assembly's total proposed Medicaid spending was not immediately clear. Hochul proposed $1.56 billion in increased funding for hospitals, nursing homes and health clinics collectively. The Assembly proposed $862 million more than Hochul for the same providers. The governor's executive budget did not include a clear path forward for those who will be disenrolled this summer from the state's Essential Plan — and neither do the Senate's nor the Assembly's proposals. The Senate proposed a new commission to make a plan by July outlining paths forward for the state's health care system after cuts. The Assembly proposed a contingency fund to offset costs for a subset of Essential Plan enrollees that it is legally required to cover. That fund would not support the 470,000 individuals that the Fiscal Policy Institute estimates are set to lose coverage. Human services raises: T...

Proponents of a statewide program that addresses home-related health concerns say they are worried about the initiative's future. The Healthy Neighborhood Program reaches 500 families in Monroe County each year. It helps residents avoid fires and carbon dioxide poisoning, reduce tobacco use and lead exposure, and improve homes at lost costs. The New York State Assembly restored funding for the program, but the Senate did not. What does that mean for its future, as lawmakers make decisions about the final state budget? Our guests discuss it: Katrina Korfmacher, Ph.D., professor of environmental medicine and public health sciences at the University of Rochester Elizabeth McDade, director of Rochester ENergy Efficiency and Weatherization (RENEW) Amanda Reddy, executive director of the National Center for Healthy Housing Marielena Vélez de Brown, M.D., commissioner of the Monroe County Department of Public Health ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter.Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

As hosts of a civics podcast, we are not allowed to advocate for policy. But you can. Here are three things you can do to get your elected officials to listen when you're mad about something. By way of example, Nick reveals his pettiest, most apolitical gripe; and methods he would hypothetically use to address it. We talk lobbying, contacting your electeds, and getting (possibly famous) people together to advocate for change. This episode features Emily Gallagher, serving District 50 in the New York State Assembly, and Eric Schwartz, of the National Film Preservation Foundation. Here is Eric's piece on the National Film Preservation Act of 1988. Here is our episode on Who REALLY Writes Bills. Here is a video of Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie complaining about the soap opera effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of New York's Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Castro, candidate for New York State Assembly representing Queens. From public safety and quality-of-life issues to small businesses, schools, and the direction of Albany, Castro lays out why he's running and what he believes needs to change. We discuss: • The current state of Queens politics • Crime & public safety policy • Small business struggles in NYC • What Albany is getting wrong • Why he believes voters are ready for a shift Queens is one of the most diverse and politically dynamic boroughs in New York City. The decisions made in Albany directly affect the streets, neighborhoods, and families of NYC. Is this the beginning of a political shift in Queens? Hosted by retired NYPD members bringing unfiltered conversations on politics, public safety, and the future of New York. Drop your thoughts in the comments — what issues matter most in your neighborhood? #QueensNY #NYSAssembly #NYPolitics #PublicSafety #BrandonCastro #NYCPolitics #RetiredUnfiltered #NewYorkCity ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5689366474915840 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

West Seneca Town Supervisor Gary Dickson joins the show to discuss his run for New York State Assembly.

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Zohran Mamdani began 2025 as a little-known state legislator, and in the first minutes of 2026 he'll be sworn in as mayor of New York, often called the second-toughest job in America. Campaign photographer Kara McCurdy documented his remarkable rise, capturing images of Mamdani since before his first race for New York State Assembly in 2020. Ali Rogin speaks with McCurdy about her experience. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Zohran Mamdani began 2025 as a little-known state legislator, and in the first minutes of 2026 he'll be sworn in as mayor of New York, often called the second-toughest job in America. Campaign photographer Kara McCurdy documented his remarkable rise, capturing images of Mamdani since before his first race for New York State Assembly in 2020. Ali Rogin speaks with McCurdy about her experience. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Zohran Mamdani continues to have questionable elements of his background exposed. Wednesday...some New Yorkers were outraged after Zohran Mamdani endorsed Aber Kawas for a position on the New York State Assembly. Video footage was released showing Aber Kawas...essentially blaming America for the attacks on the World Trade Center. Old social media posts from one of Zohran Mamdani aides...revealed disturbing posts which outraged the Jewish community in New York City. We discuss the ongoing exposure of Zohran Mamdani. We compare Zohran Mamdani to Barack Obama...and explain why Zohran Mamdani is a warning to the rest of America. USE PROMO CODE BTL35 TO SAVE 35% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

Saudi Crown Prince MBS pays a visit to The White House. Dana breaks down the significance of this meeting. Dana reminds people that Jamal Khashoggi was an Islamic activist who was part of the Muslim Brotherhood and mourned the death of Bin Laden. CNN's Scott Jennings joins us to discuss the Epstein drama, Marjorie Taylor Green, Trump's Middle East successes and more. Nearly 21,000 Charlotte students were absent from school on Monday following immigration raids. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott designates the Muslim Brotherhood and Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations. A Christian Nationalist pastor named Joel Webbon films an awkward clip of an interview where he calls Christians “fake and gay”. Zohran Mamdani endorses a New York State Assembly seat candidate who said 9/11 was “America's fault” because of our "system of capitalism”.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DANAThis holiday season, don't let another life be lost. Dial #250 and say “Baby,” or give securely online. Make your gift today.Cowboy Colostrumhttps://CowboyColostrum.com Get 25% off your order of Cowboy Colostrum with code DANA—don't forget to tell them we sent you!Stopboxhttps://StopboxUSA.comUpgrade your security this holiday season with 10% off, plus buy one, get one free with code DANA10Cove Purehttps://CovePure.com/Dana Cove Pure, a holiday gift that's both practical and healthy. Receive a $250 holiday discount—hurry now before the sale ends!Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/Dana  OR CALL 972-PATRIOTWhat are you waiting for? Switch today. Use promo code DANA for a free month of service.Byrnahttps://Byrna.comSave 15% sitewide during Byrna's biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. Don't miss out!AmmoSquaredhttps://AmmoSquared.comDon't get caught without ammo, and be sure to tell them you heard about Ammo Squared on this show. KelTec Peacekeepershttps://KelTecWeapons.com/DanaThe KelTec Peacekeepers Program supports those who protect our communities.  Learn more about the program today. Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! HumanNhttps://HumanN.comStart supporting your cardiovascular health with SuperBeets, now available at your local Walmart.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Don't wait until flu season knocks at your door. Use code DANA10 at checkout to save 10%. Noblehttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaOpen a new qualified IRA or cash account with Noble Gold and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin.  

On this week's episode of Closed!, Michael Flynn is joined by a former, beloved guest, Layla Law-Gisikio, to talk about NYC, politics, and real estate. Layla has spent over two decades in public service, from her eighteen years on the Community Board to her roles as Democratic district leader for Assembly District 75, and we are so fortunate to have her perspective on the many changes in NYC right now. Layla and Michael explore the popularity of mayoral-elect Mamdani's affordability plan, the introduction of downstate casino licenses, and what New York City could look like in five years.Also, we would like to congratulate Layla on her announcement to run for the New York State Assembly! You can find out more about her campaign here.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com.To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Burn guest hosts for John while he is in D.C. for his book tour. Max talks about the House passing a bill to re-open the government and end the longest shutdown in the nation's history. Prior to the vote, the people of Arizona finally saw their will be done as Speaker Johnson swore Rep. Adelita Grijalva into Congress. Plus - House Dems releasing another trove of emails from the Epstein Estate, many of them from the years just prior to Epstein's death, revealing an ongoing link with the first Trump administration, Trump allies, foreign governments, and financial elites. Max then talks news and politics with André Carson who's serving as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district. Next, he speaks with Yuh-Line Niou who served as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 65th district. She gives insight into the shifting political sands in the nation's largest city, following Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election victory. And finally, Max jokes with award-winning investigative reporter Brian J. Karem and they talk about the Epstein files and his latest book "Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allez, un rapide coup d'œil sur Zohran Mamdani. Let's take a quick look at Zohran Mamdani.Alors Zohran Mamdani, c'est un homme politique qui monte à New York. So Zohran Mamdani is a rising politician in New York.Né à Kampala, en Ouganda, et aujourd'hui, il représente le quartier d'Astoria à l'Assemblée de l'État de New York. Born in Kampala, Uganda, and today, he represents the Astoria neighborhood in the New York State Assembly.Et la grosse actu, c'est qu'il vient d'annoncer sa candidature à la mairie pour 2025. And the big news is that he has just announced his candidacy for mayor for 2025.Faut savoir qu'avant ça, il aidait des familles qui risquaient de perdre leur logement, ça donne une idée de son parcours. You should know that before that, he was helping families who were at risk of losing their housing, which gives an idea of his background.Premièrement, son positionnement politique. Firstly, his political positioning.Bon, il se dit socialiste démocrate. Well, he calls himself a democratic socialist.Son truc, c'est vraiment les luttes sur le terrain, la justice sociale. His thing is really grassroots struggles, social justice.Il n'hésite pas à critiquer l'establishment démocrate qu'il trouve souvent trop lié à la finance. He does not hesitate to criticize the Democratic establishment, which he often finds too closely linked to finance.Deuxièmement, quelques actions marquantes. Secondly, a few notable actions.On l'a vu par exemple défendre les chauffeurs de taxi de New York qui étaient complètement surendettés. For example, we saw him defend New York taxi drivers who were completely over-indebted.Il milite aussi beaucoup pour des loyers plus abordables et pour un système de transport public qui serait gratuit ou en tout cas quasi gratuit. He also campaigns heavily for more affordable rents and for a public transportation system that would be free, or at least nearly free.Et enfin, sa candidature à la mairie de New York. And finally, his candidacy for mayor of New York.Ça pourrait être historique, hein. It could be historic, you know.S'il gagne, il deviendrait le premier maire musulman et d'origine sud-asiatique de la ville. If he wins, he would become the city's first Muslim and South Asian-origin mayor. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

pWotD Episode 3109: Zohran Mamdani Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 3,842,842 views on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 our article of the day is Zohran Mamdani.Zohran Kwame Mamdani (born October 18, 1991) is an American politician who is the mayor-elect of New York City. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, he has served as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 36th district since 2021, representing the Queens neighborhood of Astoria.Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, to academic Mahmood Mamdani and filmmaker Mira Nair, both of whom hail from India. Mamdani immigrated to Cape Town, South Africa, when he was five years old and then to the United States when he was seven, settling in New York City. Mamdani graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and received a bachelor's degree with a major in Africana studies from Bowdoin College in Maine in 2014. After working as a housing counselor and musician, Mamdani entered local New York City politics as a campaign manager for Khader El-Yateem and Ross Barkan. He was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2020, defeating five-term incumbent Aravella Simotas in the Democratic primary. He was reelected without opposition in 2022 and 2024.In October 2024, Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City in the 2025 election. In June 2025, Mamdani won the Democratic primary in an upset victory over Andrew Cuomo. He was elected mayor in the November 4 general election against Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, with 50.4% of the vote. Mamdani campaigned on an affordability-focused platform in support of fare-free city buses, universal public child care, city-owned grocery stores, LGBTQ rights, a rent freeze on rent-stabilized units, additional affordable housing units, comprehensive public safety reform, and a $30 minimum wage by 2030. Mamdani also supports tax increases on corporations and those earning above $1 million annually. Mamdani is the first Indian-American, first Ugandan-American, first Muslim, first millennial, and second democratic socialist New York City mayor-elect after David Dinkins. He is expected to assume office on January 1, 2026.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:13 UTC on Thursday, 6 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Zohran Mamdani on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Gregory.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. NY correspondent Luke Tress joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Democrat Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The far-left anti-Israel activist, a state assemblymember, is, at 34, the city’s youngest mayor in over a century. We talk about concerns among some of New York’s large Jewish community and early reactions from communal organizations. Mamdani has previously stated his intention not to invest city funds in Israel bonds, in keeping with the current comptroller’s decision not to reinvest when $39 million in bonds matured in 2023. In May 2023, Mamdani, then a member of the New York State Assembly, introduced a bill called “Not on our dime!: Ending New York funding of Israeli settler violence act.” Tress weighs in on what powers Mamdani has to enact his ideological anti-Israel stance. And finally, we discuss a cartoon from the UN special rapporteur for the Palestinians, Francesca Albanese. Last week, Albanese posted a cartoon denouncing Israel, depicting what appears to be a global spiderweb, in an image that experts said echoed age-old antisemitic tropes. We hear what Tress heard from experts.Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Body of IDF soldier Itay Chen, killed fighting Hamas on Oct. 7, returned to Israel Far-left, anti-Israel candidate Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race ‘Pit in my stomach’: As Cuomo concedes, Jewish supporters ‘torn apart’ by Mamdani win As NY assemblyman, Mamdani pushed bill barring nonprofits from ‘supporting Israeli settlement activity’ UN’s Albanese posts cartoon echoing age-old anti-Jewish spiderweb trope Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Zohran Mamdani speaks during a victory speech at a mayoral election night watch party, November 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a year ago almost no one had ever heard of him. Just a name in a crowd. A fairly obscure member of the New York State Assembly. Just one in a packed pool of Democratic candidates running for mayor of New York City. A longshot. Now he is the leading candidate in the city's mayoral race next Tuesday, November 4. A Democratic socialist who has ignited a movement. A glimmer of hope amid dark days. Hope for not just New York City, but elsewhere around the country, and a road map for other progressive candidates.BIG NEWS! This podcast has won Gold in this year's Signal Awards for best history podcast! It's a huge honor. Thank you so much to everyone who voted and supported. And please consider signing up for the Stories of Resistance podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, or wherever you listen.And please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. A little help goes a long way.The Real News's legendary host Marc Steiner has also been in the running for best episode host. And he also won a Gold Signal Award. We are so excited. You can listen and subscribe to the Marc Steiner Show here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Please consider supporting this podcast and Michael Fox's reporting on his Patreon account: patreon.com/mfox. There you can also see exclusive pictures, video, and interviews. Written and produced by Michael Fox.All clips in this episode were taken from Zohran Mamdani's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/zohrankmamdani/Resources:Your guide to the billionaire-backed groups working to push Dems right in 20264 Reasons why Trump is afraid of Zohran MamdaniCNN Anchors shill for Cuomo as mainstream media attacks Mamdani againCorporate media is trying to take down Mamdani. This is why they're failing.Democrat elites try to destroy Zohran Mamdani's chance at NYC mayor—will they succeed?Zohran Mamdani delivers stunning blow to ‘billionaire-backed status quo' in NYCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

William J. Federer is a nationally known speaker, historian, author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc. He is the speaker on "The American Minute" daily broadcast. Polls seem to show that Gen "Z" voters (age 18-29) are drawn to socialism and therefore it's this demographic that appears to be the source for the current popularity of candidates like Zohran Mamdani who is a New York State Assembly member running for mayor of New York. What's behind this appeal for socialism? William explained that there's two ways for people to give up their freedom: fear and free stuff. After WWII and the cold war, the communists couldn't defeat America from the outside so they tried doing it from the inside. It's the idea of making everyone dependent. He used the example of wild pigs. You put a post in the ground and throw some corn down. The pigs come and eat the corn and ignore the post. You keep adding posts and throwing down more and more corn. Eventually all you'll have left is a small opening for the pigs to enter the circle. The pigs will still squeeze their way in. Eventually, you shut the gate behind them and you've caught yourself some wild pigs. In other words, you've trapped them by dependency. Drug dealers use a similar approach in order to take over a neighborhood. They can cause fear by use of guns or they can be so nice that for a time they give away free drugs. They may do this until you are hooked at which point you are dependent upon the dealer as the source to supply your addiction. These examples are known as the Cloward-Piven Strategy, named after Richard Cloward and Frances Piven who were professors at Columbia University.

William J. Federer is a nationally known speaker, historian, author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc. He is the speaker on "The American Minute" daily broadcast. Polls seem to show that Gen "Z" voters (age 18-29) are drawn to socialism and therefore it's this demographic that appears to be the source for the current popularity of candidates like Zohran Mamdani who is a New York State Assembly member running for mayor of New York. What's behind this appeal for socialism? William explained that there's two ways for people to give up their freedom: fear and free stuff. After WWII and the cold war, the communists couldn't defeat America from the outside so they tried doing it from the inside. It's the idea of making everyone dependent. He used the example of wild pigs. You put a post in the ground and throw some corn down. The pigs come and eat the corn and ignore the post. You keep adding posts and throwing down more and more corn. Eventually all you'll have left is a small opening for the pigs to enter the circle. The pigs will still squeeze their way in. Eventually, you shut the gate behind them and you've caught yourself some wild pigs. In other words, you've trapped them by dependency. Drug dealers use a similar approach in order to take over a neighborhood. They can cause fear by use of guns or they can be so nice that for a time they give away free drugs. They may do this until you are hooked at which point you are dependent upon the dealer as the source to supply your addiction. These examples are known as the Cloward-Piven Strategy, named after Richard Cloward and Frances Piven who were professors at Columbia University.

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this special re-release, host Saadia Khan sits down with Zohran Kwame Mamdani, recorded back in 2020, just after his groundbreaking win in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly. At the time, Zohran was a first-time candidate who unseated a 10-year incumbent in Queens, fueled by grassroots energy and a bold progressive vision. Fast forward to today, and Zohran has just clinched another historic victory winning the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in one of the most talked about upsets in recent political memory. This episode serves as a time capsule, offering a glimpse into the early days of a political journey that would ultimately reshape the city. Please tune in to hear Zohran's thoughts on identity, activism, housing justice, and what it means to lead with purpose. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can find more information at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us!  You can connect with Saadia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@swkkhan Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠saadia@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan & Sarah Doh I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin & Tom Whelan I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Evan Ray Suzuki & Epidemic Sound Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to our Apple podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for insightful podcasts. Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator (D-NY), talks about why she's referring to President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as the "big, beautiful betrayal," comments on New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani's win in the New York City mayoral primary race and more.

Joe Piscopo's guest host this morning is Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor, star criminal defense attorney, and host of "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour" weeknights at 6 p.m. on AM 970 The Answer 39:15- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss their thoughts on Zohran Mamdani winning the Democratic Primary and what it will take to get Curtis Sliwa into office. Topic: Mayoral race in New York and its impact nationally, Military and Veterans Appropriations Bill 55:52- Henry 'Hank' Sheinkopf, Ph.D., President of Sheinkopf Ltd., Veteran Political & Business Consultant and Crisis Manager, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the New York Fiscal Crisis of the 1970s and how Zohran Mamdani will bring back another Fiscal Crisis. Topic: New York's fiscal crisis of the 1970s 1:06:10- Chief John M. Chell, Chief of the NYPD, highest ranked uniform position in the NYPD, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the state of crime in New York City and what Chief Chell and Mayor Adams are doing to work together to lower crime numbers and how they are continuing to move forward and not backwards. 1:18:36- Errol Louis, CNN political analyst, host of "Inside City Hall" on NY1, and a columnist for New York Magazine, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the New York City Mayoral Primary Election Results and what can potentially happen when November rolls around. Topic: New York primary results 1:33:00- Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Republican representing the 15th District of the New York State Assembly, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss how New York City is being affected by the Israel-Iranian conflict. Topic: Local impact of Israeli-Iranian conflict 1:43:37- Frank Seddio, Lawyer, District Leader, Former Kings County Judge, Former NYS Assembly, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the latest going on Topic: City politics 1:55:46- Mark "Oz" Geist, a member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, Libya, from September 11 to September 12, 2012, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the latest buzz in the United States conflict with Iran. Topic: Latest in conflict with Iran 2:10:16- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of "The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth" and the new book "The Preventive State.", joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the latest on the United States stand with Israel and Iran and the effects the Jewish people would have if Zohran Mamdani gets elected as mayor. Topic: Israel, legality of the U.S. strike on IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump declares a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but Israel is accusing Iran of breaching it. President Trump declared the ceasefire after a night of attacks, saying Iran had "gotten it out of their system" and thanking Tehran for giving early notice of their missile strike on a US air base in Qatar. Israel agreed to the truce as long as Iran did not launch further attacks, and the Iranian government signaled it would abide by those terms, according to a senior White House official. 2) Voters in New York head to the polls for the Democratic Mayoral Primary. Polls open at 6 am on Tuesday and voters will choose from 11 candidates who are running for the official Democratic ticket. Surveys show the contest is expected to come down to former Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State Assembly member, Zohran Mamdani. 3) President Trump blasts Jay Powell again hours before the Fed chair speaks to Congress. Powell will testify before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee this week, explaining why interest rates will likely remain steady until at least September. In a post on social media, President Trump says he hopes Congress b"really works" Powell over for not lowering rates already.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the news conference hosted by Beyond Plastics after the New York State Assembly ended the legislative session without voting on the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Then, Melissa Bromley talks with Corrine Carrey of Compassion and Choices to get her reaction to the passage of the Medical Assisted Aid in Dying Bill in the State Assembly. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss local weather and to give us a forecast of what's in-store for the week. After that, Joanna Dreby and Moses Nagel bring us the weekly series Everybody Moves that profiles the immigration stories of the members of our community. This week we hear from Hassan Elminyawi. Finally, Susan Brink talks with Danny Melnick, President of Absolutely Live Entertainment, which produces the Saratoga Jazz Festival about the upcoming June 28th -29th festival.

For the second year in a row, the Democratic supermajority- controlled New York State Assembly failed to vote on the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A1749 Glick) despite the bill having enough votes to pass. Beyond Plastics held a news conference with leaders from Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group, NAACP NYS Niagara Falls branch, and NYPIRG to discuss the implications of the Assembly failing to act as the federal government launches a full-scale attack on the climate, environment, and public health. The group also discussed the plastics and chemicals industries' lobbying tactics against the bill, and how the Assembly let the clock run out in the waning days of session.

How do parents and other caregivers know if there are firearms in homes where their children play? And how should they ask about how those guns are stored? According to the CDC, the vast majority of firearm deaths involving young children are the result of guns that were not stored safely. A bill enacting "Francesco's law" passed the New York State Assembly on Wednesday. In part, it establishes "violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person." Our guests this hour discuss how to communicate about firearm storage and safety. In studio: Crystal Craig, M.D., general academic pediatrics fellow and instructor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center Adam Oplinger, R.N., pediatric trauma program manager at the Kessler Trauma Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center Jennifer West, Ph.D., co-director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center, clinical psychologist, and parent of teenagers

Chris From Brooklyn is back at it again talking with Zac Amico about life on the road hitting fast food establishment with a bus full of big boys, the new initiative in the New York State Assembly that would take all responsibility away from women, a look at the NYC mayoral race, take live calls from the chat and so much more!Record Date: 6/05/25WATCH CHRIS' NEW "NOT SPECIAL" HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@HighSocietyRadioPodcastSUPPORT OUR SPONSORhttps://xbar.com/ - Get JACKED with an X Bar!FatDickHotChocolate.net - Get a fat dick by drinking chocolate!Email Your Ask The Goon Questions to: askthegoon@gmail.comFollow the host on socialChris From Brooklyn Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisFromBklynHigh Society Radio Instagram https://www.instagram.com/highsocietyradioHigh Society Radio YouTube http://bit.ly/HSRYoutubeHigh Society Radio Twitter https://twitter.com/HSRadioshowWebsite https://gasdigital.comZac Amico Twitter https://twitter.com/ZASpookshowZac Amico Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zacisnotfunny/Mike Harrington Twitter https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonMike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Notes Of A Goon is a weekly podcast where Goon of note, Chris from BK sits down and yells about childhood trauma, how he'd fix the whole damn country, and all sorts of other bullshit. All while splitting a six pack with you the listener. Chris is joined by his stalwart producer and homeless weirdo Mike Harrington on this journey of self reflection and yelling. There's lots of yelling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A member of the New York State Assembly has proposals for how to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI Training Data Transparency Act would require AI firms to make their safety testing protocols visible, and it would protect whistleblowers who call attention to AI dangers. Is it enough? The Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act would require developers to meet certain safety and security requirements before launching their platforms. Our guests include the Assemblymember who has introduced the legislation. Our guests: Assemblymember Alex Bores, District 73 Max Irwin, founder of Max.io

We have a cool one for you today, a conversation with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Currently, Mamdani is a member of the New York State Assembly. He’s a Democratic Socialist running in the Democratic primary against a pretty busy slate of contenders, and he’s polling second to former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who only recently entered the race. Now Mamdani was the first candidate to hit the fundraising threshold for city matching funds—setting it in record time—and doing it primarily through small dollar donations. His campaign is extremely organized, and it’s galvanized New Yorkers in every borough with a stunning clarity of message. Now, in many ways, to us, at least, Zohran has captured the zeitgeist as it feels like his campaign is a proxy for the discontent felt not just in urban areas, but throughout the country. So it’s our great pleasure to welcome to the show Zohran Mamdani. Resources Zohran for NYC Website Zohran on Facebook Zohran on Instagram Zohran on TikTok Zohran on Bluesky UNFTR Resources Watch the interview on YouTube. Access the transcript. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 6, 2025 Everything Co-op inaugurates its Black History Month series. The theme for the 2025 Black History Month, as designated by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is "African Americans and Labor." This theme emphasizes the significant and varied ways in which different forms of labor—both free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and voluntary—intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. Vernon begins his of African Americans and Labor in a discussion with Julian Hill, an abolitionist and lawyer who specializes in the solidarity economy. Julian Hill is an assistant professor at Georgia State University College of Law. Hill is a teacher, lifelong learner, community organizer, artist, and attorney who knows that the world we deserve, though both possible and necessary, is not inevitable. Hill regularly advises worker cooperatives, collectives, nonprofits, and small businesses on a range of matters, including governance, contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate law matters. Hill is also known to partner with community-based organizations to co-facilitate political education and co-develop policies and campaigns. They have facilitated workshops, both in English and Spanish, on worker cooperatives and the solidarity economy with Law 4 Black Lives, the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Democracy at Work Institute, the New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives, and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, among others. They have prepared and delivered testimony before both the New York State Assembly and the New York City Council on issues facing worker cooperatives and small businesses in New York City. Hill is licensed to practice law in Georgia, New York and Washington, D.C.

That's the simple Venn diagram Micah Lasher is embracing as he begins his freshman year in the New York State Assembly. In this first installment of a recurring series about Micah's new life as a legislator, he and Bradley discuss the tribal customs of Albany, the challenges of balancing public safety with civil liberties, and the structural issues contributing to New York's housing crisis. The most powerful force in Albany isn't ideology, says Micah, it's "status quo bias." Breaking through that is the hardest part of governing.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

Hey there, music lovers.  Welcome to Why Music Matters, a podcast where we examine the power and influence that music can wield in our lives.   I'm your host, Jeff Miers. Today on the podcast, I'm happy to welcome former Congressman and current President of Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY, Brian Higgins.  After growing up in Buffalo, and graduating from Buffalo State College and Harvard University, Brian worked his way from the Buffalo Common Council through the New York State Assembly and finally, to the US House of Representatives, where he served as Democratic representative of New York's 26th congressional district for more than a decade. Brian left office in early 2024, citing what he called “a growing dysfunction in Congress” as his reason for moving on.   So why is a career politician a guest on a podcast dedicated to the majesty of music? Well, for as long as I've known him, Brian has been a passionate supporter of music & the arts. And a career in politics did nothing to dull his deep love for music.  Brian remains a true fan, one who speaks of certain concert experiences in his life as nigh on religious events. His career's second act , as the President of Shea's, places him in a position to have significant impact on music and the arts arts in our region's culture. Brian has turned his passion for music into something tangible.  Welcome to Why Music Matters,  Brian Higgins…

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In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 2, 2024, we talk with Harry Bronson, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 138 if re-elected.

Recent remarks made by former President Donald Trump, U.S. Senators J.D. Vance and Ted Cruz falsely accuse Haitian immigrants of eating pets, sparking outrage across the Haitian community. Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder and publisher of The Haitian Times, and Michaelle Solages, New York State Assembly member (D - District 22, Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Elmont, South Valley Stream, South Floral Park, Floral Park, the Village of Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, North Woodmere, Stewart Manor, and sections of Franklin Square), discuss the Haitian-American community's reaction and much more.

Thomas Sullivan, running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 23, joins Sid live in-studio to give an update on his campaign against Democrat incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York State budget deadline of April 1st is quickly approaching. Jo Anne Simon, New York State Assembly member (Assembly District 52), talks about several climate-related bills, including one related to fracking and one dubbed the "Stop Climate Polluters Handout Act," plus other legislative priorities.