1) Leslie Brokaw reports on a lawsuit brought against the state by Jaclyn Lance, a female, who wants to play high school football, but was denied because of a New York State regulation that prohibits co-ed contact sports. Comments from her lawyer about the case. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on the negative response to President Reagan's tax reform program and the strengthening of Governor Cuomo's ratings. 3) Interview with Ron Moss, Job Development Authority Commissioner, about a proposed amendment to the constitution to increase the amount it is allowed to bond. 4) Bill Gralty and Alan Chartock talk about the risks of increasing the bond for the Job Development Authority.
1) Bill Gralty talks with Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, about a letter Donald Harrington, the Liberal Party Chairman, leaked to the press. The letter complains of the party's small political influence, that the party is almost bankrupt, and the possibility of dissolving the party. 2) Bill Gralty and Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, report on Governor Cuomo's high rating and prospect of his running for a second term. 3) Interview with State Senator Roy Goodman, who is the most likely person to run against Governor Cuomo, about all the shortcoming of Governor Cuomo's administration. 4) Alan Chartock and Bill Gralty talk about Goodman's charges against Governor Cuomo.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports David Axehead, State Health Commissioner, now requires hospitals to report a larger variety of incidents. Daniel Oâ?Keeffe, from the Medical Society of New York, comments on the problem of high malpractice insurance premiums. 2) Bill Gralty spoke with Dr. Tony Cleveland about lobbying for vocational education. 3) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on the estimated funds needed for Governor Cuomo to run for re-election. 4) Interview with Assemblyman Maurice Hinchey about environmental and health concerns, and the bond issue to clean up toxic waste.
1) Leslie Brokaw talks with Paul Moore, Executive Director of State-Local Relations Commission, about communication between state and local governments. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on Geraldine Ferraro relying on public polls to determine if she will run on for the senate. 3) Interview with Vincent Tese, Economic Development Coordinator, about Governor Cuomo's economic development plan to strengthen the economy.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on the SUNY trustees' vote in favor of disinvesting in companies doing business in South Africa. SUNY students plan on a lobbying campaign in the legislature. 2) Alan Chartock reports on Federal Judge Norma Johnson's order for the Environmental Protection Agency to start enforcing controls to protect against acid rain, which the EPA has appealed. Nathan Riley, Spokesman for Attorney General Abrams, gives his reaction. 3) Interview with Senator John Dunn, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about hearings held to restructure the court system.
1) Leslie Brokaw talks with state Senator Charles Cook, Chairman of Special Commission on Rural Resources, about small rural schools, which are not able to give the same depth of education as available in larger communities. 2) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments that civil service positions not filled based on a merit system. 3) Interview with Gerald Freeborn, Deputy Education Commissioner, about the Board of Regent's Action Plan, new mandates and how it will affect education in the future.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on clean up efforts of hazardous waste sites and how several companies at the same site will pay for the clean up. Attorney General Robert Abrams comments on the program. 2) Bill Gralty talks with Senator Hugh Farley about hearings held to discuss four major environmental bills. 3) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on President Reagan's proposal to end deductions of state taxes on federal taxes and Governor Cuomo's political image. 4) Interview with Norman Adler, a lobbyist and political consultant a political lobbyist, about the ripple effect the New York City elections will have on New York State politics.
1) Alan Chartock reports on the group, Don't Tax Knowledge, campaign for the repeal of sales tax levied on books. 2) Bill Gralty reports on the the recent seat belt law. Elaine Petrucelli, executive director of the Coalition for Seat Belt Use, supports required seat belt use by all passengers rather than just front seat passengers. 3) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on Governor Cuomo's staff turn over. 4) Interview with Glen Doty, Editor of the Legislative Gazette, about running a daily newspaper written by student reporters, and its level of sophistication.
1) Bill Gralty reports on high insurance premiums. Bob Carol, President of Professional Insurance Agents of New York, comments on premiums and bar owners who are unable to pay the current liquor liability insurance premiums. ) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on Mario Cuomo's political aspirations as a possible candidate for the 1988 presidential elections. 3) Bill Gralty reports on the Court of Appeals ruling that strict compliance on nomination petitions does not mean absolute compliance with election laws. 4) Interview with Comptroller Edward Regan about the healthy economy, the Governor's fiscal responsibility and lottery money's use for education funds.
1) Bill Gralty reports on Anthony Colavita replacing George Clark as the Republican Party Chairman. 2) Bill Gralty talks with Lee Thomas and Maurice Hinchey, Assembly Environment Committee Chairman, about the damage acid rain has caused. 3) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on Governor Cuomo's selection of Gerald Crotty as the Secretary to the Governor. 4) Interview with James Corcorhan, Insurance Superintendent, about the insurance crisis, the financial health of insurance companies and the torte system.