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ESPA’s Faria on Same-Sex Marriage and GENDA
May 7th - 9:05 pm
The Empire State Pride Agenda will host it’s Equality and Justice Day on Tuesday. This year, they’re focused on the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act. But the event also comes amid renewed discussion of same-sex marriage at the national level. ESPA interim director Lynn Faria discusses the new developments.
Michael Carey on Preventing Abuse of the Disabled
May 7th - 9:04 pm
On Monday, Governor Cuomo announced legislation aimed at protecting the developmentally disabled from abuse by caretakers. The bill calls for creating a new agency with investigative powers. But advocate Michael Carey is concerned it does not do enough to ensure that incidents are reported to the appropriate authorities.
Rep. Gibson Talks Obama Visit
May 7th - 9:03 pm
President Obama will make his third visit to the Capital Region this week to speak about the economy. The White House ended up changing the locaiton of his speech from the Globalfoundries plant in Malta to the SUNY Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. Congressman Chris Gibson says the site change was an issue of logistics, and Globalfoundries will still be very involved in the event.
Albany Co. GOP Chair Clarey on Upcoming Elections
May 4th - 8:56 pm
Democrats are fighting it out to replacing outgoing Assemblymen Jack McEneny and Ron Canestrari. But Republicans will be going after those seats as well. Albany County Republican Party chair Don Clarey explains.
EANY’s Nadeau on Wastewater Report
May 4th - 8:50 pm
Environmental Advocates of New York put out a new report on how wastewater from existing gas wells is handled in New York. And they say there is not enough oversight or regulation. Water and Natural Resources Director Katherine Nadeau shares the details.
Bishop Hubbard on Minimum Wage
May 3rd - 8:55 pm
New York’s Catholic Bishops are adding their support to the push to raise the minimum wage. They say the working poor are unable to get by on the current amount, and need help to get ahead. Bishop Howard Hubbard explains how the Catholic Conference is trying to build support for the bill.
Legal Analyst Derohannesian on New Bruno Indictment
May 3rd - 8:52 pm
Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno was arraigned Thursday on a new set of charges. His 2009 conviction was overthrown after thanks to a Supreme Court ruling on theft of honest services laws. But prosecutors are able to try again. YNN legal analyst Paul Derohannesian explains the latest developments.
Isaacs on 2013 NYC Mayor’s Race and Working With Albany
May 3rd - 8:50 pm
As the largest city in the state, New York City has a lot of influence when it comes to politics. That means the 2013 mayoral race there could have an impact upstate. So far, there are several Democrats hoping to land the job. But Republicans have not yet settled on their top choice. Manhattan GOP chair Dan Isaacs looks at the status of the race.
Heart Association, Advocates Push CPR in Schools
May 2nd - 9:00 pm
The American Heart Association would like to see CPR taught in schools across New York. And they are working with several advocates to convince lawmakers to make it a requirement.
Paramedic Bob Elling and Ryan McCarthy, who lost his wife four years ago, explain the potential life-saving impacts.
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