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New York NOWCelebrating 200 Years of the Erie CanalNew York State is celebrating the Erie Canal's bicentennial anniversary. We discuss the history and legacy of the Erie Canal with Rebecca Hughes and Jackie Schillinger of the NYS Canal Corporation. To commemorate the anniversary, the Buffalo Maritime Center has constructed a full-sized replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief to travel on the canal. We take a trip to one of the tour stops in Waterford. WMHT Producer Catherine Rafferty shares an episode of her Reflections on the Erie Canal documentary series.
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2025-10-2426 minNew York NOWNew York Prison Officers Launch Massive Strike - What Happens Next?Correction Officers across the state are on strike! Officers are calling for a full repeal of the HALT Act while Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with legal proceedings against the officers who don't return to work. There have been increased calls for prison reform in the state following the brutal beating of an incarcerated induvial at the Marcy Correctional Facility a few weeks ago. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joins us to unpack insurance coverage for inhalers in the state budget. WMHT is highlighting the work of black leaders all month long. Eva Bass - of Bridge Tha G...
2025-02-2826 minNew York NOWExploring Reparations in New YorkThe state's newly formed Commission on Reparation Remedies kicked off their first meeting just a few weeks ago and is expected to deliver a report with their findings and recommendations next year. Assembly Member Michaelle Solages (D-Nassau County) joins us to discuss the creation of the committee and their work ahead.
Environmentalists have long warned of the dangers of climate change. Producer Dana Wright shares a deep dive on how the issue is impacting birds in New York in the latest edition of NY&Climate.
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2024-08-1626 minNew York NOWCongestion Pricing Update, MENA Data Bill, NY & LandWe'll unpack the governor's announcement essentially pulling the plug on congestion pricing plan for New York City. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas (D-Queens County) discusses the importance of disaggregating data for Middle Eastern and Northern African New Yorkers and the path forward to getting her bill over the finish line. Now more than ever, forest management is vitally important in helping the state reaches it's climate goals. Producer Dana Wright shares a deep dive as part of WMHT's NY& Climate series. As part of WMHT series focusing on Aging New Yorkers, we dive into the work of the Neighborhood N...
2024-06-0726 minNew York NOWState Sen. Jeremy Cooney, Increased Worker ProtectionsWith just a few days before the end of session, Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are pushing to get two social media child privacy bills over the finish line. The state Senate Transportation Committee officially has a new chair. State Sen. Jeremy Cooney joins us to discuss his vision for the committee and the legacy he's hoping to have. While FY25 state budget allocated funding for combating retail theft and protecting retail workers, but labor advocates and lawmakers argue that may not be enough. As part of WMHT series focusing on Aging New Yorkers, we dive into the work...
2024-05-2426 minNew York NOWRare Look Behind the Scenes at NY CapitolA look behind the curtain at the daily lives of reporters in New York's Legislative Correspondents Association at the state Capitol - the longest-running press corps in the United States, focused on covering the politics and policy issues of New York.
We sit down with Isabelle Dolores "Dee" Wedemeyer, one of the first women to be admitted into the LCA, to discuss her career and work in the LCA.
Have you been to the New York State Capitol? Not like this. WMHT's Will Pedigo takes us inside the historic building.
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2024-04-1226 minNew York NOWNYS Approach to Women's Issues, Missing BIPOC women & Children, Expanded Doula AccessOn This Week's Edition of New York NOW:
It's Women's History Month so we'll be diving into the state's approach to women's issues with Elise Kline, of WENY NEWS.
We'll unpack a task force that will be created in the months ahead to examine the rates of missing BIPOC women and children and issue policy recommendations.
State Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Sen. Samra Brouk (D-Rochester) joins us to discuss the expansion of doula access and maternal health care in New York.
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2024-03-0826 minNew York NOWNew York's State Budget, Running for Office & Opioid SolutionsThis week would have marked the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The Democratic-led state Senate passed a legislation aimed at strengthening reproductive rights.
We examine the governor's proposals to fund the housing and migrant crisis in the FY'25 executive budget proposal.
We unpack the process of running and the importance of competitive elections - in NY&Running for Office.
As part of WMHT Opioids in NY Series, we dive into the peer recovery work to help treat opioid addiction at New Choices.
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2024-01-2626 minNew York NOW2024 State of the State, NY& Organizing, Opioids in NYGov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State Address with her vision and framework for the year ahead.
State lawmakers are looking ahead to the release of the executive budget next week for more details on the governor's proposals in the executive budget. Raga Justin, of the Times Union, joins us to discuss.
Our NY& series unpacks the work that goes into organizing for a political cause.
We learn how the Schenectady Cares Program is being used to provide drug treatment services to people battling opioid addiction - as part of WMHT's Opioids in NY series.
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2024-01-1226 minNew York NOWA Deep Dive into New York’s Policing, Opioid Overdose CrisisA new edition of NY&, our civics series, looks at how local policy impact what policing looks like across communities in New York state.
As part of WMHT'S Opioids in New York series, Public health officials and patients share how medication assisted treatment can assist with addiction recovery at Greene County Family Planning.
The Rensselaer County Heroin Coalition is committed to addressing the opioid overdose crisis by providing support and awareness to the issue.
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2023-12-0826 minNew York NOWState Senate Cannabis Hearing, History of Drug Policy in NYS, the Science of OpioidsOn the latest edition of New York NOW (11/03/2023):
The state Senate held a hearing this week with officials from the NYS Office of Cannabis Management to unpack solution to enforce regulation of illegal pot shops.
We sit down with Damien Cornwell, member of the Cannabis Association of New York, to discuss his testimony at the hearing and his concerns over laws and regulations for the retail market.
As part of WMHT'S Opioids in New York series, we examine the statewide history of drug policy and explore the science of opioids.
2023-11-0326 min
Musician's LoungeRick Solis in the Musician's Lounge (Part 2)Rick Solis spent 41 years with the Cleveland Orchestra, 18 as Principal Horn. He discusses some of his memories and experiences with Brian Hysong.
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Musician's LoungeRick Solis in the Musician's Lounge (Part 1)Rick Solis spent 41 years with the Cleveland Orchestra, 18 as Principal Horn. He discusses some of his memories and experiences with Brian Hysong.
2022-11-1121 min
Musician's LoungeJulian Milkis in the Musician's LoungeA true “cross-over artist” and Benny Goodman’s only student, Julian Milkis is an internationally acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, and jazz clarinetist. He is fresh back from a concert tour in Ukraine and speaks with Brian Hysong.
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Musician's LoungePatti Neimi in the Musician's LoungePatti Neimi, author of the memoir Sticking it Out, and member of the percussion section of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra since 1992, speaks with Brian Hysong about auditions and anxiety, harassment at Juilliard and more.
2022-10-2115 min
Conductor's Notes PodcastsConductors Notes Podcast 2102Commentary from David Alan Miller from an Albany Symphony Orchestra concert on November 13th featuring pianist Shai Wosner in works by Haydn and Brahms.
2021-12-0627 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor‘s Notes Podcast 2101Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra. From a concert at the Palace Theatre in Albany on October 9, 2021 featuring the music of Sibelius, Beethoven and Jessie Montgomery.
2021-11-1124 min
ODEI LIVE: Community ConversationsFree Educational Programs from WMHTPlease join us in a conversation with Hudson Valley Community College’s Chief Diversity Officer, Ainsley Thomas, Community Outreach Specialist, Taunya Hannibal- Williams as they welcome Michelle Thivierge, the Coordinator of Community Engagement at WMHT and former Hudson Valley Community College Chaplin. The discussion will focus on the impact of COVID 19 in the community as well as free educational programs that WMHT has to offer.
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2020-05-2920 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1904Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra. From the Clara Schumann Festival at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall January 11 & 12, 2020.
2020-02-0522 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1903Commentary from David Alan Miller of the Albany Symphony Orchestra. From a concert at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on December 7, 2019.
2019-12-3025 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1902Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of The Albany Symphony Orchestra.
From a concert recorded November 9, 2019 at the Palace Theatre in Albany featuring the music of Borodin, Dalit Warshaw and Rachmaninoff.
2019-11-2723 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1901Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of The Albany Symphony Orchestra.
The opening concert on October 19, 2019 at The Palace Theatre included Bernstein's Suite from “On the Waterfront”, Valerie Coleman's “Phenomenal Women”, and Mussorgsky's “Pictures at an Exhibition”.
2019-11-0117 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1805Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra, from the pre-Valentine's Day concert on February 9, 2019.
2019-02-2720 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1804Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra, from the Beethoven Seventh concert from 1/6/19.
2019-01-3120 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1803Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra. From the "Viennese Classics" concert 12/15/18.
2018-12-2816 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1802Commentary from David Alan Miller of the Albany Symphony Orchestra from the November 10 concert, Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem.
2018-12-0417 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1801Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra. From the Gala opening night concert from Albany Symphony, recorded 10/13/18 at Palace Theater in Albany.
2018-11-0118 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1704Commentary from David Alan Miller, conductor and music director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra. From a concert titled, "The Rite of Spring", November 18, 2017 at The Palace Theatre in Albany.
2017-11-3018 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1703Commentary from Albany Symphony Orchestra's David Alan Miller from the Opening Night Gala, "Hollywood Favorites: Star Wars & More! Recorded at the Palace Theatre on October 14, 2017.
2017-11-0915 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1702From an April 2017 concert titled, "Beethoven's Ninth."
2017-05-2420 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1701From a concert recorded at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in December. Our program was called Mozart & Bach, with Mozart’s penultimate Symphony, the G Minor Symphony #40, a full Cantata of Bach, and the World Premiere of Michael Torke’s Concertino
2017-03-2923 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1605The fourth concert from David Alan Miller's 25th anniversary season with the Albany Symphony Orchestra.
2016-12-2119 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1604The third concert from David Alan Miller's 25th anniversary season with the Albany Symphony Orchestra.
2016-11-3025 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1603The second concert from David Alan Miller's 25th anniversary season with the Albany Symphony Orchestra.
2016-11-1121 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1602Opening concert of David Alan Miller's 25th anniversary season.
2016-10-1419 min
Conductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 1601Preview of the 2016-17 Albany Symphony Orchestra Season.
2016-10-1118 min2016-03-0418 min2016-03-0418 min2015-12-2923 min2015-12-0417 min2015-10-2623 min2015-05-0616 min2015-04-0919 min2015-03-1019 min2015-02-1019 min2015-01-0623 min2014-11-1120 min2014-10-0615 min2014-05-1417 min2014-04-0327 min2014-03-1126 min2014-02-1917 min2013-11-0820 min2013-10-0823 min2013-06-1722 min2013-05-2219 min2013-04-1617 min2013-03-0419 min2012-11-1617 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast #43Opening Night! ASO Concert #1 from the 2012-2013 season.
2012-10-0318 min2012-06-1216 min2012-04-1003 min2012-03-0928 min2012-02-0719 min2012-01-0925 min2011-12-0627 min2011-11-0722 min2011-10-1420 min2011-05-1117 min2011-04-1816 min2011-03-0418 min2011-02-0416 min2010-11-0119 min2010-10-0618 min2010-06-1717 min2010-05-1218 min2010-04-1521 min2010-03-1815 min2010-01-1223 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast #24 / Albany Symphony Orchestra concert #2Concert #2 of the Albany Symphony Orchestra's 2009/2010 season
2009-12-0917 min2009-11-0617 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast #22 ASO #7The final concert in the 2008-2009 Albany Symphony Orchestra concert season.
2009-06-0919 min2009-04-0713 min2009-03-1219 min2009-02-0919 min2008-12-0818 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast #16 - ASO #1Premiere concert of the season by the Albany Symphony Orchestra
2008-10-0813 min2008-06-0912 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast - ASO #8David Alan Miller's commentary for their 8th concert of the 07/08 season.
2008-05-1215 min2008-04-0810 min2008-03-0514 min2008-02-0515 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Podcast 10Albany Symphony concert #4 from the 2007-08 season.
2008-02-0514 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductors Notes Episode 9Albany Symphony concert #2 from the 2007-08 season.
2007-11-2014 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Episode 8Charles Peltz of the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra
2007-10-2912 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Episode 7David Alan Miller on the ASO's September 28, 2007 concert.
2007-10-1716 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Episode 5http://www.thirteen.org/finance/games/index.html
2007-04-1019 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Episode 4Conductor David Alan Miller's full commentary from the Albany Symphony Orchestra Concert 6 broadcast of 3/18/07. The concert was February 16, 2007, called "Mythology."
2007-03-1415 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Episode 3Conductor Charles Peltz talks about the performance from September 17th, 2006.
2007-02-2111 minConductor's Notes PodcastsConductor's Notes Episode 2Albany Symphony was joined by Albany Pro Musica in A Night in Old Russia
2007-02-0518 min