WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom
@CapPressRoom
A daily, public radio show broadcasting from New York's Capitol and hosted by @poozer87.
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Environmentalists are hoping @GovKathyHochul will sign legislation giving more New Yorkers a chance to use #Crossbows. We talked with @Nature_NY about the potential benefits to the environment. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/10/cro…
As Dan Egan prepares to depart @FeedingNYS, he says that demand for food assistance is higher than when he started this work six years ago. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/21/dem…
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Don't miss this month's edition of #CONNECTNY: The State of Dental Care featuring experts from NYDHA, @EastmanDental, @BassettNetwork, @FLCHFPED & @NYSDentalAssn. Watch Monday, July 28 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV. @CapPressRoom @poozer87 #WCNY #PBS #CNY #CONNECT #NY #DentalCare
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We spoke with @NewYorkVeterans about their effort to reach veterans in New York, including service members from marginalized communities. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/16/mee…
The @NYSHumanRights has launched a call center to file discrimination reports. We previewed this development with the agency's leader, Denise Miranda, shortly after she was confirmed by the state senate. capitolpressroom.org/2025/06/27/new…
New @CapPressRoom episode just dropped! OGS Commissioner @JeanetteMoy joined @poozer87 on The Capitol Pressroom podcast, where she discussed @GovKathyHochul's directive for OGS to take a lead role in improving the efficiency of state government services. wqxr.org/story/hochul-a…
🎙️ DVS Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance joined @poozer87 on @CapPressRoom to discuss Veterans’ issues across NYS, including our Human Rights Conference, outdoor therapy summit & suicide prevention efforts. 📻 Listen tomorrow at 11:30am: player.streamguys.com/wcny/sgplayer/… #CapitolPressroom
ICYMI: Recently @Doreen_M_Harris joined @poozer87, on @CapPressRoom to discuss the State Energy Plan, the public comment period, & how NY will continue to make progress advancing a clean energy economy while balancing long-term planning objectives. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/07/pla…
The @BusinessNYS joined the show to assess the manufacturing landscape in the Empire State. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/14/new…
A state investment in hands-on training for SUNY @MaritimeCollege students is designed to answer the merchant marine workforce demands. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/11/rev…
ICYMI - We talked with Jenn O'Connor about her new consulting firm and peeled back the curtain on lobbying for low-income families in New York. (Spoiler: They're not always a top priority for policymakers.) capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/10/the…
🎙️ Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons is on the airwaves! Sitting down with the @CapPressRoom, he discusses the new State Parks map, planning for the Ryder Cup, our swimming safety initiatives, and more. Stay informed on the latest: loom.ly/xGcVfj0.
The #BigBeautifulBill could undermine the work of #PlannedParenthood around the country with new strings on accessing federal health care dollars. We explore what it could mean for @PPESActs. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/10/d-c…
Lobbyist Jenn O'Connor has launched her own consulting firm and reflects on what it takes to lobby successfully for New York's families in #PlanetAlbany. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/10/the…
New York Focus and @propublica investigative reporter @norris_report was on @CapPressRoom to discuss his investigation on New York's reliance on hotels as a makeshift solution to homelessness. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/08/hot…
Is there a firm line in the sand between a prank and attempted murder? It kind of depends if you're @MikeWReilly. I talked about the funniest residents of #PlanetAlbany with @JoshJensen134, @EdwardRa19, @DanClarkReports, and @ragajus.
We talked with @NYSERDA leader @Doreen_M_Harris about New York's future energy sources, which will likely be more reliant on nuclear and fossil fuels than might have been expected one year ago. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/07/pla…
Trial court judge issues preliminary injunction in response to lawsuit challenging Hochul administration's suspension of #HALTsolitary law. We talked with the @LegalAidNYC about what this could mean in New York's prisons. capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/08/cou…