Roxanne discusses ethics reforms and the approach she takes towards her job, having been elected to the Senate after only serving a few months in the state Assembly. She replaced John Sampson who resigned his seat after being convicted of a felony. Roxanne also talks about the legislation she has sponsored and the committee assignments Continue Reading »
Steve talks about how his 27 years in the state Assembly, chairing the Mental Health and Education committees, dovetails with the work he is doing now on behalf of children’s with disabilities who need therapy and other medical assistance. During the final few minutes we discuss Steve’s impressions of Sheldon Silver, the fallen from grace Continue Reading »
In a wide-ranging interview, Michael talks to us about his time serving in the Obama Administration, how he developed his interest in politics while growing up in Chicago and his take on the ethical challenges faced by state lawmakers in New York. We discuss his committee assignments and how that leads to legislation he’s passionate Continue Reading »
Jesse discloses some breaking news about how the impasse between union and religious groups may be resolved over Education Investment Tax Credit. He also discloses some major news about Senator Simcha Felder’s (D – Boro Park) party allegiances in the Senate. we also discuss banking and mental health issues, two committees which he is the Continue Reading »
David provides us with breaking news that he and Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D – Midwood, Brooklyn) are calling on CUNY Chancellor James Miliken to suspend the group known as Students for Justice in Palestine, a student organization with more than 126 chapters at American universities. The group receives funding through student activity fees and CUNY Continue Reading »
Dick discusses how a lack of transparency can lead to corruption and how sunlight is a great disinfectant for corruption. Dick and other good government groups, commonly known as GoGos, are pushing for more insight into the budget negotiation process. Dick has an interesting take on all the corruption at the state Capitol since 2000.
Amy gives a fascinating account of her testimony at the trial of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, her husband’s investments that caused her some angst during the trial as possible conflicts of interest and her powerful recollection of how she was sexually assaulted by a Brooklyn democratic leader when she was 14 years old and Continue Reading »
This episode features a fascinating discussion about the minimum wage vs. livable wage and how it contrasts to the cost of living. E.J. also talks about SeeThroughNY and the impact it has on transparency in government. We also discuss what this conservative think-tank is all about and whether state lawmakers deserve a pay raise.
Topics discussed during the program include SUNY tuition hikes and sexual assaults on college campuses. Tom provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run for a statewide office in student government while studying for exams without failing any courses. Tom, 23, is a Binghamton University senior who hails from nearby Endwell and is Continue Reading »
Danny reflects back on his 28 years as the head of the state’s largest public employees union, the Civil Service Employees Association. Among the topics discussed was the relationship the union had with Governor Mario Cuomo and his son the current governor, Andrew Cuomo. We also touched on the opposition CSEA has towards the Education Continue Reading »
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