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New 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 min

New 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. Explore more here: https://nynow.wmht.org/blogs/full-episodes...2024-08-1626 min

New 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 min

New 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 min

New 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. Explore More: nynow.org 2024-04-1226 min

New 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. Explore more: https://nynow.wmht.org/blogs/full-episodes/full-episode-nys-approach-to-womens-issues-missing-bipoc-women-children-state-sen-samra-brouk/ 2024-03-0826 min

New 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. Explore More: nynow.org 2024-01-2626 min

New 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. Explore More: nynow.org 2024-01-1226 min

New 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. Explore more: nynow.org 2023-12-0826 min

New 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

New York NOWImmigration in New York, Workforce Challenges for People With DisabilitiesOn this week's edition of New York NOW (7/07/2023): Immigration has been in the spotlight over the past year, as thousands of asylum seekers arrived in New York. The Legislature has also considered more support for immigrants in New York. Murad Awawdeh from the New York Immigration Coalition joins us to discuss. Having a disability can make finding a job, and maintaining it, difficult at times. But it doesn't have to be. WMHT's Catherine Rafferty explains in a new story. An update on an interview from a few weeks ago on New York's physician assistants. Explore More: nynow.org 2023-07-0826 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. Please join us each month as we continue our conversations with members of our community. Follow us on Facebook: @HVCCODEI Instagram: HVCC_ODEI 2020-05-2920 min $Conductor\'s Notes Podcasts$ Conductor'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 min $Conductor\'s Notes Podcasts$ Conductor'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 min $Conductor\'s Notes Podcasts$ Conductor'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 min $Conductor\'s Notes Podcasts$ Conductor'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 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodThe Heavenly Life and more (1910)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, a father races to save his child, Mahler’s view of The Heavenly Life and more.2019-08-2700 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodHindemith, Brahms and Tchaikovsky (1908)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, chamber music from a one-time faculty member at Tanglewood, Paul Hindemith, plus Brahms and Tchaikovsky.2019-08-2300 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodA Wagner Extravaganza (1906)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, a Wagner Extravaganza, including a conversation with Stephanie Blythe.2019-08-2300 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodString Quartet Marathon (1904)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, a String Quartet Marathon.2019-08-2300 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodMozart, Beethoven and more (1902)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, Gemma New conducts a late Symphony of Mozart, music for Brass and more.2019-08-2300 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodMust it be? It Must Be. Beethoven @ WMHTFrom a concert performance by TMC Fellows at the WMHT Studios on August 7, 2019, Beethoven’s String Quartet 16 in F, Op.135, performed by Cameron Daly & Carolyn Semes, violins; Joseph Burke, viola; John Lee, cello.2019-08-2300 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodHaydn and more (1812)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, a late Symphony of Haydn plus charming works of Shostakovich and Amy Beach.2019-08-2200 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodMusic for Machines and more (1810)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, a piece by one of Tanglewood’s most legendary figures plus music for Machines and more.2019-08-2200 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodHaffner and more (1808)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, songs of Grieg and Sibelius; bluesy, jazzy fun from George Gershwin; and the Symphony 35 of Mozart.2019-08-2200 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodAn Opening Ceremony Tradition and more (1806)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, music of Bach, Sibelius and a work that has been performed at every opening ceremony since the very beginning, Randall Thompson’s Alleluia.2019-08-2000 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodCandy for Brass and more (1804)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this podcast features some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings. On this episode, candy for the Brass section, a deconstructed waltz and more.2019-08-2000 min

Tuesdays with TanglewoodBeethoven, Mendelssohn and more (1802)All summer long, WMHT Listeners have a front row seat for concert performances and interviews recorded at Tanglewood, on Tuesday’s with the TMC. Hosted by Michael Nock of the Famed Tanglewood Music Center, this new podcast will feature some archival performances as well as some of the current season’s finest concert recordings, plus interviews with the faculty members and up-and-coming performers. On this episode, a gift from Felix Mendelssohn to his friend and violin teacher; one of the Overtures Beethoven did not use for his only opera, and more.2019-08-1600 min