Τα καλύτερα Wcny podcast (2024)

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State hopes to spur innovative businesses 23:48

9h ago23:48

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Nov. 5, 2024 - We shine a spotlight on the big and small initiatives underway in New York to spur innovation, including grants to startups and partnerships between businesses and higher education institutions. Our guest is Ben Verschueren, executive director of Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation…

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Calculating New York's fiscal condition 12:29

9h ago12:29

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Nov. 5, 2024 - We analyze the state's fiscal position with Patrick Orecki, director of state studies for the Citizens Budget Commission, who helps us break down the mid-year financial update from the Hochul administration.Από τον WCNY

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Municipal bond auctions joining 21st century 13:59

9h ago13:59

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Nov. 5, 2024 - After years of requiring municipal bond auctions to be held by the mail, state lawmakers have finally begun letting these sales happen with online bidding. We discuss this evolution with Dave Lucas, of the New York State Association of Counties, and Aaron Kohler, a financial analyst for Onondaga County.…

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Tracking New York's background radiation levels 9:49

1d ago9:49

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Nov. 4, 2024 - Riverkeeper staff attorney Victoria Leung explains the rationale behind legislation requiring state environmental officials to proactively disclose the results of background radiation monitoring they're conducting.Από τον WCNY

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Meeting the unique mental health needs of veterans 22:17

4d ago22:17

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Nov. 11, 2024 - In light of the severe and unique mental health needs of some veterans there is an effort to treat them with specially trained mental health providers. We discuss the idea behind a veterans mental health training initiative with Dr. Frank Dowling, an associate professor with Stony Brook University, and Aynisa Leonardo, a licensed cl…

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New York veterans surveyed on their thoughts and needs 13:59

4d ago13:59

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Nov. 1, 2024 - A new survey of former service members in New York is providing a fresh perspective on the challenges facing veterans and how to meet their needs. We discuss these findings and what should come next with Derek Coy, a senior program officer for the New York Health Foundation, which commissioned the study.…

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Chronic absenteeism continues to plague New York schools 15:44

4d ago15:44

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Nov. 1, 2024 - Chronic absenteeism spiked during the pandemic around the country and continues to be a problem, with nearly one in three kids meeting this distinction in the 2022-2023 school year in New York, according to a report from the state comptroller's office. We discuss the issue and how it can be addressed with Lynn Jennings, senior direct…

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Democrats (and Hochul) look to get their groove back in New York 34:46

5d ago34:46

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The big election questions for New York in 2024 are the balance of the state's congressional delegation and whether a statewide referendum adding anti-discrimination language to the state constitution will pass. We try to answer these questions and discuss state legislative power with Loren Amor, a campaign veteran, who is now a senior vice preside…

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Connecting student journalists with local news outlets 13:59

5d ago13:59

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Oct. 31, 2024 - SUNY is looking to build on the existing partnerships between local news outlets and students journalists with a summer internship program starting in 2025. We explore the potential benefits of these relationships with Todd Franko, project manager for the Center for Community News, which is working with SUNY on these initiatives.…

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Using Medicaid funds to fight child poverty 12:29

5d ago12:29

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Oct. 31, 2024 - Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, wants to get creative with federal and state resources by doling out an $1,800 cash payment for families on Medicaid who have a child.Από τον WCNY

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NY incident management team responds to Hurricane Helene 20:42

5d ago20:42

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Oct. 31, 2024 - In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, more than 200 state and local government employees from New York were deployed to help communities across the South. We talk about this experience with Adam Picket, Nick Johnston, and Erin Hanczyk, who are part of the state's incident management team and were deployed to Nor…

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Tapping into early warning network to fight wildfires 11:58

5d ago11:58

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Oct. 31, 2024 - To better prepare for future wildfires the State Department of Environmental Conservation is partnering with the early warning weather detection system at the University at Albany. We discuss the new partnership with June Wang, director of the New York State Mesonet at UAlbany, and Scott Jackson, a captain with the state forest rang…

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SUNY leader discusses higher education landscape 19:44

6d ago19:44

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Oct. 30, 2024 - SUNY Chancellor John King discusses the effort to bring higher education into New York's prisons, ensure a smooth transition for transferring students, and a campaign to automatically accept qualifying students into select public institutions.Από τον WCNY

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Rethinking New York's environmental goals 23:48

6d ago23:48

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Oct. 30, 2024 - New York is not on track to hit its green energy and emission reduction goals for 2030, so the Citizens Budget Commission says it's time to reset our goals so our response to the climate crisis can be recalibrated. We examine this argument, including what it means for an effort to cap pollution, with Andrew Rein, the group's preside…

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Police grapple with how to safely dispose of seized drugs 12:29

7d ago12:29

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October 29, 2024 - Times Union data reporter Emilie Munson discusses her examination of how law enforcement in New York dispose of seized drugs and explains why some practices are dangerous and even illegal.Από τον WCNY

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The world of state mental health regulations 16:18

7d ago16:18

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Oct. 29, 2024 - We discuss regulations governing the licensing and certifying of mental health care providers in New York with Keith Brennan, a former assistant counsel with the State Office of Mental Health and is now of counsel at the Barclay Damon law firm.Από τον WCNY

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Penalizing sex buying, decriminalizing prostitution 14:49

7d ago14:49

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Oct. 29, 2024 - We talk with Alexi Ashe Meyers, the director of anti-trafficking policy at Sanctuary for Families, about the increased brothel activity in a Queens neighborhood and discuss why she thinks the response to situations like this is to decriminalize the role of prostitutes, while enforcing criminal penalties against people who patronize …

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Addressing waitlist for in-home services for elderly 13:59

8d ago13:59

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Oct. 28, 2024 - Assembly Aging Committee Chair Ron Kim, a Queens Democrat, discusses a public hearing examining a state-funded program providing services to keep low-income seniors, who don't qualify for Medicaid, in their homes and out of institutional settings.Από τον WCNY

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The significance and story behind New York's solar success 13:59

8d ago13:59

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Oct. 28, 2024 - While some of New York's big green energy and emission reduction goals are out of reach, state policymakers were successful in deploying 6 GW of distributed solar projects before 2025. We explore the significance of this accomplishment and how it happened with Doreen Harris, president & CEO of the New York State Energy Research and …

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State identifies possible green energy projects for itself 22:17

8d ago22:17

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Oct. 28, 2024 - New York Power Authority President & CEO Justin Driscoll gives an update on the state's effort to develop and operate new renewable energy projects and explains why the state's existing hydropower facilities need additional support.Από τον WCNY

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A state registry to support New Yorkers with Parkinson's 16:04

11d ago16:04

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Oct. 25, 2024 - We explore the potential benefits of a state Parkinson's disease registry with Zach Hardy, state government relations manager for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.Από τον WCNY

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Limiting fees on accessing government assistance 13:59

11d ago13:59

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Oct. 25, 2024 - Should New Yorkers face fees to access government benefits? Legislation pushed through by Democratic lawmakers would end the practice for electronic benefit cards, including debit cards for unemployment benefits. We discuss this proposal and financial fees more broadly with Andy Morrison, associate director of the New Economy Projec…

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A year in review with New York's chief information officer 30:28

11d ago30:28

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Oct. 25, 2024 - The state's chief information officer, Dru Rai, is in the studio discussing the behind-the-scenes response to this summer's global computer outage, plans for the state Office of Information Technology's staff and budget, and the state government's use of artificial intelligence. We also get to know his personal technology habits.…

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The intersection of insurance and a disaster 16:13

12d ago16:13

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Oct. 24, 2024 - State lawmakers unanimously support adding an insurance industry liaison to the state's Disaster Preparedness Commission, so we examine the intersection between disasters and insurance with the help of Cassandra Anderson, executive vice president for the New York Insurance Association.…

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Promoting mental health peer services 16:25

12d ago16:25

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October 24, 2024 - We explore the role mental health peers play in supporting New Yorkers struggling with mental illness. Our guests are Luke Sikinyi, director of public policy and public engagement at The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, and Harvey Rosenthal, the group's CEO.Από τον WCNY

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Building a circular construction industry 13:59

12d ago13:59

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Oct. 24, 2024 - The construction and demolition industries are major contributors of waste and have a significant carbon footprint, which could be limited by promoting a more circular construction process. We explore potential changes to the building process with Felix Heisel, an assistant professor and the director of the Circular Construction Lab…

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State regulates carcinogen in everyday products 13:59

13d ago13:59

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Oct. 23, 2024 - The Hochul administration has put the finishing touches on regulations intended to keep 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen, out of household products. We discuss the root of this precaution and how it's being implemented with Conor Shea, section supervisor for the pollution prevention unit of the state Department of Environmental Cons…

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Studying a green power source for cell phone towers 9:49

14d ago9:49

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Oct. 22, 2024 - Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, a Brooklyn Democrat, explains why he wants the state to study a transition to renewable energy sources for New York's cell phone towers.Από τον WCNY

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Cannabis regulator reflects on legal marijuana landscape 36:52

14d ago36:52

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Oct. 22, 2024 - The acting head of the state Office of Cannabis Management, Felicia Reid, joins us in the studio for a status check on New York's marijuana landscape, including addressing a backlog of license applications, increasing access to medical marijuana, hiring state cannabis regulators, reviewing existing regulations, and reversing the eff…

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Securing transactions on payment apps 12:29

14d ago12:29

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Oct. 22, 2024 - Assemblymember Grace Lee, a Manhattan Democrat, talks about her legislation increasing the security of transactions made over peer-to-peer payments services on smartphonesΑπό τον WCNY

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Hochul administration slow to invest in early intervention 13:59

14d ago13:59

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Oct. 21, 2024 - State lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul honed in on the backlog of early intervention needs in this year's budget, but not much progress has been made solving this critical problem. We discuss what the state is doing and could be doing to delivery more early intervention services with Brigit Hurley, chief program officer for The Child…

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EPA mandates lead pipe replacement. Now what? 12:29

15d ago12:29

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Oct. 21, 2024 - The United States Environmental Protection Agency is mandating drinking water systems replace all their lead pipes by 2037, but how will it be accomplished? We explore the path forward, including the needs for funding, with Rob Hayes, senior director of clean water for Environmental Advocates NY.…

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Shining a light on spending outside the comptroller's purview 15:23

17d ago15:23

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Oct. 18, 2024 - New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is hoping the governor signs his bill shining a light on state contracts that have been adopted outside of his office's scrutiny.Από τον WCNY

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Arming renters with info about bed bug infestations 10:14

17d ago10:14

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Oct. 18, 2024 - Assemblymember Chantel Jackson, a Bronx Democrat, talks about her legislation intended to keep renters in New York aware of bed bug infestations in their buildings.Από τον WCNY

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Keeping debt collectors off social media 12:29

19d ago12:29

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Oct. 17, 2024 - Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn, a Brooklyn Democrat, discusses her legislation preventing debt collectors from using social media platforms to contact New Yorkers.Από τον WCNY

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The fight for the 50th 30:08

19d ago30:08

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Oct. 17, 2024 - The 50th Senate District in Central New York is an open race this fall and is shaping up to be one of the most competitive state legislative elections. We talked with Republican candidate Nick Paro and Democratic hopeful Chris Ryan about their candidacies.Από τον WCNY

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Human activity leading to bear euthanizations 13:59

21d ago13:59

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Oct. 16, 2024 - Adirondack Explorer reporter Gwen Craig discusses her reporting on bear euthanasia in the Adirondack Park and explains how human activity is prompting needless deaths.Από τον WCNY

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Limiting out-of-pocket health care costs 13:59

21d ago13:59

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Oct. 16, 2024 - New York State of Health Marketplace Executive Director Danielle Holahan talks about health insurance coverage available through the state's marketplace, including a plan from the Hochul administration intended to limit out-of-pocket costs for more than 100,000 low-income New Yorkers.…

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Feds update rules governing opioid use treatment 9:49

21d ago9:49

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Oct. 16, 2024 - Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates President Allegra Schorr explains how an updated federal regulation will make it easier to treat New Yorkers for opioid abuse.Από τον WCNY

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Expanding workers' compensation coverage for stress relief 22:18

21d ago22:18

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Oct. 15, 2024 - Democratic state lawmakers want to make all workers in New York eligible for stress-related workers' compensation benefits, expanding this perk beyond first responders. We discuss the rationale for this expansion and how much it might cost with Joe Canovas, special counsel for the New York State AFL-CIO.…

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So what if Governor Hochul has bad poll numbers? 29:17

25d ago29:17

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Gov. Kathy Hochul reached historic lows for her job performance and favorability ratings in a recent Siena College Research Institute poll, but does it matter? We explore how the low popularity levels could impact the exercising of gubernatorial powers, consider why the numbers are as bad as they are, and do our best to ignore the 2026 campaign noi…

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Poll watchers deployed to protect voting rights 14:46

26d ago14:46

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Oct. 11, 2024 - Common Cause NY Executive Director Susan Lerner talks about a campaign to deploy non-partisan poll watchers to help voters cast their ballots. She also reflects on changes to this year's election administration and the future use of drop boxes for voting.Από τον WCNY

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Do we still need OTBs? 13:59

27d ago13:59

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Oct. 10, 2024 - The gambling landscape in New York has changed dramatically over the last two decades, which underscores the archaic nature of the state's regional off-track betting organizations, which were set up more than 50 years ago to handle bets on horse racing. We talk with Bennett Liebman, a former top racing and wagering official in the C…

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New York's approach to business regulation compliance 9:49

27d ago9:49

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Oct. 10, 2024 - New York businesses operate under a lot of regulations, so state policymakers have put in place a law directing state regulators to promote compliance education over civil penalties in certain situations. We discuss the benefits and limitations of this effort with Frank Kerbein, director of the Center for Human Resources at the Busi…

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State overhauls consumer directed home care program 17:03

27d ago17:03

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Oct. 9, 2024 - We get an update on changes to the administration of a popular state home care program, including the potential unionization of the workforce, from Bill Hammond, senior fellow for health policy at the Empire Center for Public Policy.Από τον WCNY

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Independent advocate for New Yorkers with disabilities 9:49

27d ago9:49

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Oct. 9, 2024 - Lara Kassel, coalition coordinator for Medicaid Matters NY, talks about a state program being developed to help New Yorkers with disabilities and their families navigate the supports and services available to them.Από τον WCNY

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Administrative burdens to state's social safety net 12:29

28d ago12:29

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Oct. 9, 2024 - Parent advocate Mansie Meikle and EdTrust-New York Director of Partnerships & Early Childhood Policy Jenn O'Connor discuss barriers to accessing family assistance programs and how it could be easier to utilize these critical benefits.Από τον WCNY

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Hochul and police union engage in public spat 15:26

28d ago15:26

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Oct. 9, 2024 - We highlight an effort to lower the retirement threshold for more than 1,000 state police officers, which has led to a public spat between Gov. Kathy Hochul and the officers' union. Our guest is PBA of New York State Executive Director and Counsel Kurt Nolan.Από τον WCNY

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Preparing for detours in New York's Empire State Trail 13:59

30d ago13:59

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Oct. 7, 2024 - Every inch of New York's 750-mile Empire State Trail isn't always open for business, so state policymakers want to make sure there are relevant detours when the path is off limits. We talk about this idea and the potential of the trail system with Dylan Carey, director of policy and planning at Parks & Trails New York.…

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More New Yorkers calling 9-8-8 hotline 13:59

30d ago13:59

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Oct. 7, 2024 - New York State Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan discusses the rollout of the 9-8-8 hotline, which is intended to help New Yorkers dealing with a mental health or substance abuse crisis.Από τον WCNY

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