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The Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, also know as the REST Act was recently added to the New York State Senate Agenda and may be voted on before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Bebhinn Francis, an organizer with the United Tenants of Albany joins us to discuss this development. Lennox Apudo reports.
On Tuesday May 26, more than a dozen protestors yelled from the NYS Senate gallery calling upon the Senators to support impeachment proceedings against the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Services, Daniel Martuscello III. The protestors charged DOCCS has continued violating the HALT Solitary Confinement Law . We also hear from Anne Rabe for the push to a moratorium on state funding for new nuclear power plants. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
In episode 63 of the Executive Perspective, Ron and Rob discuss a recent viral video of a uniformed NYPD executive speaking negatively about Mayor Mamdani. In the video, the executive stated, “He's temporary, he's expendable” and “He's an embarrassment and total nonsense” about Mayor Mamdani and “All Democrats…waste of human life”. They question the appropriateness of the executives subsequent transfer and possible upcoming discipline. The conversation then turns to a recent incident at Wyckoff Hospital involving a violent protest due to ICE having a male in custody undergoing treatment. The NYPD was called in to manage the crowd and assist ICE in safely removing the prisoner after his release. The discussion raises questions about whether this incident violated the NYC Sanctuary City statute and the responses of Mayor Mamdani and other local elected officials. Furthermore, they discuss the pending legislation in the New York State Senate that proposes establishing a 15-foot “buffer zone” of safety for law enforcement. Ron and Rob then delve into the recent arrest of an NYPD officer in the Bronx for attempted assault following an altercation while on duty. They examine the shift in approach from using the CCRB or internal discipline for excessive force complaints to criminal prosecution. This change has significant implications for the rank and file, affecting their motivation to serve as proactive police officers. Engage in the interactive chat and participate in a lively discussion. With a combined 65 years of service in the NYPD, over 40 of which were in the executive ranks, retired Deputy Chief Rob Lukach and retired Inspector Ron Leyson offer an unparalleled analysis of policy, procedure, and leadership in the NYPD and law enforcement in general. On their podcast, Ron and Rob engage in a lively discussion, debate, and dissection of current high-profile incidents and topics of concern to rank-and-file members from their unique "Executive Perspective." Link to Gothamist article on NYPD captain's transfer: https://gothamist.com/news/nypd-transfers-brooklyn-captain-after-video-criticizing-mayor-mamdani Link to CBS News article/video: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-police-buffer-zone-law/ Link to NYS Senate bill 2025-S9974 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9974 Link to CPD Officers murder article: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/swedish-hospital-shooting-police-officer-john-bartholomew-alphanso-talley-search-gun/ Link to NYDN Article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/nypd-cop-arrested-punching-man-220400180.html Find prior episodes of the Executive Perspective at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_YGTl92zUEtavc4-pl83mX4fjhVfv5xr Contact Ron and Rob: On X - @ExecPerspective email - theexecutiveperspective@gmail.com ️ 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.
First, we hear from Mark Dunlea as he talks with peace activist John Amidon about The Earth's Greatest Enemy, a documentary about pollution and the United States Military Then, Bebhinn Francis speaks with me about local housing policies currently in the NYS Assembly and NYS Senate that are aimed at strengthening tenants rights. Later on, welcome our retired National Weather Service meteorologist, Hugh Johnson, to discuss the weather. After that, Myia[M-a-i-a] Samuels talks with UAlbany's Tsveta about her family's migration journey from Jamaica to the Capital district. Finally, Marsha Lazarus talks with YOU, Inc co-founders Angela & Elroy Tatem about their wealth education service. Co-Hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk Engineer: Kalix Sausville
Dan Gagliardo joins the show to discuss his run for NYS Senate
Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy Zellner joins the show to discuss his run for NYS Senate.
On Friday September 26, the state senate held a roundtable on the implementation of the state's climate law, CLCPA, which is falling short of its mandated goals. We hear from Samantha Wilt of NRDC, Alisha Dean Steinber of the League of Conservation Voters, Alison Constadine of the Decarbonization Coalition and Michael Hernandez of Rewiring America. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Michele Frazier fell in her 2024 bid for NYS Senate, but now, she's back in the ring ahead of next year's election. Hear more on why she's jumping back in so soon, her thoughts on current issues, and more as she sits down with Host Dylan Price.
State Senator Rob Ortt, The Minority Leader in the NYS Senate, joins the show to discuss Correction Officer shortage, the HALT Act, and other state issues.
On Tuesday February 4, several hundred climate activists were at the State Capitol to promote the Renewable Heat Now Campaign. The main push was to finally pass the NY Heat Act. The Act, which has passed the NYS Senate, Would stop subsidies for gas expansion (e.g., the 100 foot rule); would align state agency actions (e.g., PSC) with the state's climate law (CLCPA); and would cap utility bills for low income households at 6%. Among other issues the campaign is supporting is the Renewable Capitol Act to convert the Capitol complex, including the Empire State Plaza, to 100% renewable energy within three years. We hear about the campaign and other critical climate issues from Jeanne Bergman with SANE Energy; Adam Flint, Director of Clean Energy Programs at Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow; Albany resident Fred Pfieffer; Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch; Betta Broad of New Yorkers for Clean Power; Lena Goings of Fridays for Future NYC; and David Alexis of New York Communities for Change. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Minita Sanghvi is running for NYS State Senate, district 44, on the democratic and working family party lines, running against republican incumbent James Tedisco. Sanghvi is currently the Commissioner of Finance for the City of Saratoga Springs. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
Catskills News Director Mike Sakell sits down with NYS Senate Candidate Michele Frazier in conversation on the race for the 51st District.
In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 17, 2024, we talk with Jeremy Cooney, candidate for NYS Senate District 56, on his priorities if elected.
In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 16, 2024, we talk with Samra Brouk, candidate for NYS Senate District 55, about her priorities if re-elected.
In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 7, 2024, we talk with NYS Senate candidate Luis Martinez about his priorities for District 55, if elected.
In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with Scott Comegys, candidate for NYS Senate, about his priorities for District 54 if elected.
This week I sit down with Chris Ryan. Chris is the current Onondaga County legislature minority leader and sitting 7th district legislature. He is the Democratic and Working Families candidate for NYS Senate district 50. This is poised to be one of the most competitive seats in NYS. Enjoy.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea reports on the passing of The Climate Superfund Act by the NYS Senate. Then, for our labor bucket, Willie Terry interviews Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Later on, Blaise Bryant interviews author John Evans. After that, Moses Nagel interviews Taiymoor Naqi during this week's protest in support of Gaza at West Capital Park in Albany. Finally, Andrea Cunliffe takes us for a stroll at the Troy Farmers Market on its first day of the season outdoors.
On Tuesday, May 7 the New York State Senate passed the Climate Superfund Act to make the largest greenhouse gas emitters pay $3 billion a year for the damages their pollution cost. 35% of the funds would go for remediation projects in disadvantaged communities. Anne Rabe of NYPIRG provides an update on the bill to Mark Dunlea with Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
A handshake agreement has been reached for a new state budget, but an uncertain approval timeline is leaving many school districts in limbo when it comes to finances.
Michael Wallace has the top stories from the WCBS newsroom.
While both houses of the NYS Legislature have passed their one house budget resolutions, the State Senate is considerably stronger on climate issues than the State Assembly. Anne Rabe of NYPIRG discusses the Senate's support for the NY Heat Act, Climate Superfund Act, 100% Renewable Capitol, and curtailing tax subsidies for fossil fuels. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
For International Women's Month join Annabelle as she interviews State Senator Shelley B. Mayer about her service as a New York State Senator and her influences as a public servant. As a powerful voice in the Senate, Senator Mayer has used her platform to help women in New York and around the United States. Senator Mayer has shown a dedication to public service during her time in the NYS Senate and Assembly and before that in her various public and private sector roles. Listen now to learn more about Senator Mayer's career.
Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the Republican Primary to take on Kirsten Gillibrand is getting heated and then Frank talks about NYS Senate and Assembly Republicans are renaming their bill "Laken's Law" to inform ICE if they arrest a non citizen. Frank talks about the redistricting mess finally being over and then Frank talks about NYS over paying 50 million in medicaid bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Battuello is the founder and president of Horseracing Wrongs, the nation's preeminent anti-horseracing organization. Patrick and HW have been featured in, among many other publications, Forbes, USA Today, The Guardian, the Boston Herald, and Deadspin. Patrick has appeared on HBO's "Real Sports," and multiple CNN and ESPN segments. In addition, Patrick has testified before the NYS Senate and has had op-eds published in The Washington Post, MSNBC, The Baltimore Sun, Katie Couric Media, et al.
On Monday, October 30, several New York State Senate Committtees held an eight hour long hearing to get feedback, by invitation only, on problems with the slow rollout of the adult recreational cannabis market. Last month the state opened licensing to big businesses from outside the state as well as existing medical marijuana companies. The change sparked an outcry from social equity applicants. Witnesses also complained about the never ending redtape, often new. We hear from four individuals: Allen Gandelman, President of the Cannabis Association of New York; Renee St. Jacques of the NYS Farm Bureau; Moranda Bromley of Hudson Valley Herbals; and Joseph Calderone of the Cannabis Farmer Association.
GUEST OVERVIEW: Michael Balboni is the President and Managing Director of RedLand Strategies. Before entering the private sector, Balboni served the public in New York State for 19 years, beginning with his election to the State Assembly in February of 1990. He was re-elected to the NYS Assembly four times, before winning a seat in the NYS Senate, where he served from 1997-2007. He was the first Chairman of the Senate's Homeland Security Committee. In 2007, Balboni was appointed Deputy Secretary for Public Safety, serving as the Senior Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Official for the State. After leaving State service, Balboni formed Redland Strategies, a company that sits at the intersection of Cyber Security, Government Relations, Emergency Management and Crisis Communication
Robert Ortt, NYS Senate Minority Leader LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver! by JVC Broadcasting
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry was at the New York State Empire State Plaza, where the NYS AFL-CIO delivered a 'Minimum Wage Petition Signatures,' to Labor Chair, Senator Jessica Ramos. The petition supported her bills A2204A/S1978A to raise and index the minimum wage to inflation in workers' income. In this labor segment, Willie interviews AFL-CIO representatives Liz Sutton, Darcy Wells, and NYS Senator Jessica Ramos about the bills.
The NYS Senate and Assembly have each released their one-house budget resolutions. Along with the Governor, they now have two weeks to negotiate the final budget. Blair Horner of NYPIRG discusses where things stand on the climate, higher education, democratic rights, and some health care issues. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Senator James Skoufis. Photo courtesy of NYS Senate.
Toronto correspondent Dan Karpenchuk reports on the death of the iconic politician known as Hurricane Hazel. Also, a thank you message from Damar Hamlin, and the NYS Senate takes up the possibility of bail reform.
The NYS Senate held a hearing on Jan. 19 on how the state's climate law should be updated following the release of the scoping plan by the Climate Action Council. We hear from three speakers: Mario Cilento, head of the NYS AFL-CIO; Cornell Professor Bob Howarth; and, environmental justice attorney Raya Salter. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Presented by the Health Law Society on Nov. 16, 2022 Panelists Judge Mae A. D'Agostino - a United States District Judge for the NDNY. Prior to being appointed she was a trial attorney who tried civil cases including medical malpractice, negligence, and products liability. Wajiha Kazmi '20 - an associate attroney at NY Dept. of Health and Health Research. Previously she was in-house counsel at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Marget Surowka-Rossi - a special counsel at Barclay Damon where she represents agencies, facilities, and individual providers in various proceedings. Jess Haller Dell'Anno '21 - an assistant counsel for NYS Office of Cannabis Management. Previously she worked in the NYS Senate and Assembly.
A recording of ILGR's Meet the Candidates forum on October 25, 2022, including incumbent Senator George Borello and challenger Dan Brown for the NYS Senate's 57th District and incumbent Stephen Hawley and challenger Jennifer Keys for the NYS Assembly's 139th District.
Radio Bold News Sullivan County Democrat Candidate Debate for the NYS Senate 51st District with Incumbent State Senator Peter Oberacker and Challenger Eric Ball as it happened at the Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark on October 11, 2022. Moderated by Radio Bold News Director Mike Sakell and Sullivan County Democrat Managing Editor Joe Abraham.
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WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Democratic New York state Senator James Skoufis. Photo courtesy of NYS Senate.
In this episode of VLX we chat with Miguelina Camilo, president of the The Bronx Bar Association and a former board of elections counsel who is running for State Senate in the newly created district 33 due to redistricting. If elected, she will be the only Latina representing The Bronx in the State Senate, and the only dominicana. She is a first time candidate who will face current state Senator, boricua Gustavo Rivera.
A look at the maps that would re-district the Buffalo City Council amid claims that the new lines diminish minority representation. City of Light author Lauren Belfer joins WBFO's Mike Desmond to talk about her latest work Ashton Hall, which also features several ties to Buffalo. And Joel Giambra blasts the GOP and bows out of his race for the NYS Senate.
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.
SHOW NOTES Lee Zeldin is Poised to be NY's Next Governor - Source Close to Trump: https://nypost.com/2022/04/02/battle-for-trump-endorsement-in-gop-gubernatorial-race/ Anna Kaplan has a Tyrannical Hate Speech Bill in the State Senate: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4511 Anna Kaplan has ANOTHER Disinformation Bill in the NYS Senate: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4531 Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/rock
In this week's episode of We Love Outdoors with Rich Davenport, your humble host reviews the latest fishing news, which is walleye has opened, while the yellow perch are on fire on Lake Erie, and the dredging has finally begun at Sturgeon Point Marina! An event was held this past Saturday, April 30, called the Perch Master's Tournament, where 50 boats/ teams of anglers competed to bring in their 5 largest perch by weight. With 50 boats playing in the event, most centered on Wendt Beach, just west of Sturgeon Point, but the marina wasn't open, and anglers had to run from either the Catt or Buffalo. Lost revenue for the town.... During April this year, without the port being open, the town lost up to an estimated $560,000 in angler activity. Hopefully once the marina is repaired this will be a thing of the past. The bill seeking to ban fishing and hunting tournaments in NY is once again in committee, as are a number of other bills unfriendly to outdoors concerns. This would impact a lot of economic activity, including the upcoming Walleye Professional Tournament Championship slated for Dunkirk Harbor at the end of August 2022. Make calls to your representatives and urge them to vote no on this frivolous bill. The record-setting fishing continues, this time with a new saltwater record for bluefin tuna in Florida, when team "No Name' captained by Jake Matney reeled in an 832 lb. 2 oz. monster, breaking the old record of 826 lb. 8 oz. caught in 2017. Wow! The political landscape in NY shook with a recent court decision by the highest court upholding two lower court rulings voiding the newly drawn US Congressional and NYS Senate districts as gerrymandering and unconstitutional, which is now forcing the primaries back to August instead of June. The Assembly redistricting has also been challenged just before the deadline, which will further mess things up for the Democrats this coming November. This year NYers have the chance to restore some balance in government, as the one-party rule has been an utter disaster for the people, and that's an understatement. The flurry of bills being introduced is on steroids again as we approach the end of this year's legislative session. We can only hope no action occurs, as June 2 appears to be the last session day for 2022. Many important dates coming up and are covered in this episode, including family fishing clinics, meat and ammo raffles and opening days of note. Free fishing weekend in NY is last weekend in June, where no license is needed to freshwater fish for those 2 days. And the Democrats have inadvertently made protecting freshwater a political issue for 2022 when they voted down the moratorium sponsored by George Borrello in the NYS Senate EnCon committee, where all GOP members voted for the moratorium, which would have protected all freshwaters in NY, including the Great Lakes from Industrial Wind Turbine industrialization, while all 7 Democrats opposed the measure, citing "premature" and "wait for the science" as their reasoning, yet the science, in the form of the NYSERDA feasibility study was already done in 2010, and was panned then, while Borrello noted environmental concerns that are not being studied by NYSERDA at all. SPread the word far and wide, as clearly the Democrats are opposed to protecting our freshwater for the kids not yet born, and everyone else. And Congressman Chris Jacobs has sponsored a bill to protect the Great Lakes from these schemes and also to pull federal subsidies from wind development in total. The battle is now fully joined, yet no project has yet been applied for nor solicited yet. And the darling of the Sierra Club, Block Island wind, has proven to be an unmitigated disaster, as they haven't generated any power since summer 2021, and now ae leaking oil into the ocean! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rich-davenport/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rich-davenport/support
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Senator James Skoufis. Skoufis is a Democrat from the 39th District and Chair of the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations. Photo courtesy of NYS Senate.
WAMC’s Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Senator James Skoufis. Skoufis is a Democrat from the 39th District and Chair of the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations. Photo courtesy of NYS Senate.
Dr. La Shawn M. Paul, DSW, LCSW-R is the founder and lead clinician of Social Work Diva. She is a New York State licensed clinical social worker and recognized by the National Association of Social Workers as an accredited social worker. Dr. Paul has a B.A. in Social Work and Political Science from Herbert H. Lehman College (City University of New York) and her M.S. from Columbia University in Social Work with a clinical specialization in School-Based, School-Linked Services. Her Doctorate in Social Work is from the University of Southern California with a focus on social innovation and change. Dr. Paul has provided consulting for an array of public and private healthcare and academic institutions in the NYC metropolitan area and remote locations throughout the United States. She is an Ambassador for the National Association on Mental Illness-NYC Metro Chapter and For(bes) for the Culture, where she advocates for improved funding and services for people living with mental illness and their families. Through Social Work Diva, she centers her mental health advocacy on eliminating mental health disparities in Black Women's mental health by encouraging increased access and awareness. She also works with local politicians to shape and create mental health policy and initiatives to eliminate mental illness stigma and encourage support for mental health funding, particularly within communities of color. Throughout her academic and professional career, La Shawn has received a multitude of awards and honors including a NYS Proclamation from both the NYS Assembly and NYS Senate and the Emerging Leadership Award from the National Association of Social Workers- NYC Chapter. Her work in mental health has landed her on the HuffPost's list of "10 Black Female Therapists to Know" and she has been featured on various media outlets including Buzzfeed, Bustle, Fox5, Hot97, and USA Today. La Shawn is a catalyst of change and Social Work Diva is her vision realized. To find out more about Dr. Paul's work and join her efforts, visit SocialWorkDiva.com She can be found on social media at the following: Twitter: @theswdiva IG: @socialworkdiva
On this week's Gazette: Democrats win a supermajority in the state senate. We hear from our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock on what this new power means, and we'll speak with the new President & CEO of the Retail Council of NYS.
On this week's Gazette: Democrats win a supermajority in the state senate. We hear from our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock on what this new power means, and we'll speak with the new President & CEO of the Retail Council of NYS.
I Speak to Skyler Johnson — the 19 year-old candidate running for NYS Senate who blew up on Tik-Tok and plans to transform Long Island.