Name: New York Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs predicts the future by The Capitol Pressroom
Duration: 12 min 29 s
Description: Jan. 11, 2021 - New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs anticipates Congressman Tom Suozzi will soon end his bid to be governor of New York and think Democrats are well positioned because of redistricting to pick up congressional seats in the state.

Jan. 11, 2021 - New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs anticipates Congressman Tom Suozzi will soon end his bid to be governor of New York and think Democrats are well positioned because of redistricting to pick up congressional seats in the state.

New York Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs predicts the future

Dec. 11, 2025- New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Willow Baer discusses investments in the workforce serving New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, promoting self-directed care, cutting red tape, and agency priorities in 2026 and beyond.

State commissioner talks supporting New Yorkers with developmental disabilities

Dec. 12, 2025- New York State Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Peter Kehoe discusses a new law designed to give sheriffs and police chiefs a larger pool of qualified candidates to hire.

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Dec. 12, 2025- Assemblymember Josh Jensen, a Rochester-area Republican, talks about the impact of federal policies on access to health insurance in New York and considers how to make health care more accessible.

Assemblymember Josh Jensen discusses health care access

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NY health insurance marketplace disrupted by federal inaction

Dec. 16, 2025 - Medical respite care is being pushed as a cheaper alternative than prolonged hospital stays for New Yorkers without a place to recuperate. We discuss how an expansion of this service might happen in New York with Jody Rudin, president and CEO of the Institute for Community Living.

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Dec. 16, 2025- We go over the budget list wish for county prosecutors in 2026 with Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, who is president of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York. We talk about funding requests and potential policy changes for the legislative session.

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Dec. 17, 2025- New York League of Conservation Voters President Julie Tighe discusses new emissions data being collected from polluters by state environmental officials and makes the case for taking additional steps to reduce pollution.

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Dec. 16, 2025- State Sen. Patrick Gallivan, an Erie County Republican, shares his reservations about legislation on the governor's desk that is supposed to increase accountability and oversight in New York's prisons.

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Dec. 17, 2025- We check in with New York State Restaurant Association President & CEO Melissa Fleischut, and restaurateur Dominick Purnomo talk about changes to New York's alcohol laws and why restaurants want a break from credit card fees.

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Dec. 17, 2025- Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Bronx Democrat, talks about his recent colonoscopy and why he's encouraging other New Yorkers to get a preventative screening.

New York Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs predicts the future

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