Sara Lind, co-executive director of Open Plans, joined the show to discuss the group's vision for a more livable New York City, including specific programs, like Open Streets and Open Restaurants, state and city legislative and budget priorities, and more. (Episode 399)

A Vision For A More Livable City, With Sara Lind Of Open Plans

At the annual NYSAFAH affordable housing conference in Manhattan, host Ben Max moderated a discussion with New York City Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz and New York State Housing Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas about the state budget failure on housing and what comes next at the state and city levels. (Episode 401)

Top City & State Housing Officials On The Budget Impasse And What Comes Next, With Katz & Visnauskas

Pete Sikora, climate campaigns director for New York Communities for Change, joined the show to discuss implementation of New York City's "Green New Deal" — particularly Local Law 97 that deals with building emissions — and more. (Episode 400)

New York City's Green New Deal Comes Into Focus, With Pete Sikora

City Council Member Justin Brannan, a Brooklyn Democrat and chair of the Council's Finance Committee, joined the show to discuss city budget negotiations with under a month until a new spending plan is due. (Episode 402)

Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan On City Budget Negotiations

State Senator Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat and chair of the Senate housing committee, joined the show to discuss the lack of a state housing policy deal during the 2023 legislative session and what comes next. (Episode 403)

Senate Housing Chair Brian Kavanagh On State Negotiations & What Comes Next

State Senator Julia Salazar, a Brooklyn Democrat and democratic socialist, joined the show to discuss state housing policy negotiations, the Legislature's failure to pass a housing plan, and her ongoing push for Good Cause Eviction legislation.

Senator Julia Salazar On State Housing Policy & Good Cause Eviction Negotiations

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander joined the show to discuss city budget negotiations, the items he's most focused on as Mayor Adams and the City Council craft the new budget, the city's economic and fiscal health, and more.

Comptroller Brad Lander On City Budget Negotiations

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, joined the show to discuss what's happening in his county, suburban politics north of New York City, differences between Westchester and Long Island, and more.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer On 'The Suburbs'

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on the New City Budget, Longstanding Crises, & His Political Future (Episode 407)

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on Holding the Adams Administration Accountable

In part one of a two-part interview, City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli, a Staten Island Republican, joined the show to discuss major issues facing the city, how Mayor Adams is doing, and more. (And stay tuned for part two on races to watch in the fall City Council general election and more.) (Ep 411)

City Council GOP Leader Joe Borelli On Government Failure, Mayor Adams' Performance, & More

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