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361. Environment Show #12

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 March 25
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He talks with Ann Rothe, of the Wildlife Federation, about the damage done and ongoing clean up efforts. Robertson also talks with Eric Olsen, of the Wildlife Federation , about the need for stricter regulations of oil companies. Robertson also discusses the Valdez principles, a code of conduct that lists the responsibilities corporations have in regards to the environment. 2.) Robertson talks with Robert J. Lurtsema, host of the WGBH program "Morning Pro Musica", about the environment, particularly the over population problem.
Subject:
Population Concern, Oil spills--Law and legislation--United States., and Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Alaska, 1989

362. Environment Show #11

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 March 18
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson discusses New York State's plan to follow the emission standards of California. He talks with Thomas Jorling, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, who is a strong proponent of this plan. Robertson also talks with Michael Shore, manager of emission control at Ford, who does not agree with the plan. 2.) Robertson then talks with Chris Ballantine, director of the northeast regional Sierra Club, about arguing for environmental issues in the House of Representatives and the Senate. 3.) Robertson briefly mentions the new environmental coalition formed by Massachusetts and Nova Scotia. 4.) Sir Crispin Tickell, Great Britain's U.N. representative, discusses the impact humans have had and will continue to have on the environment. 5.) Robertson talks with journalist Fred Bever about his recent trip to Czechoslovakia. Bever wanted to see the affect the recent revolution had on environmental issues.
Subject:
Emission Standards, Czechoslovakia, and Environment, science, and society

363. Environment Show #3

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 January 21
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
88e1f8d49bd0d334e5f17bf80dc68e9b
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1.) Host Bruce Robertson talks with Senator George Mitchell, National Clean Air Coalition chairman Dick Ayers, and Automobile Manufacturing Association member Tim Mccarthy about Bill S1630. This bill, also know as the Clear Air Act, would impose stricter regulations and standards involving air quality standards. Robertson also talks with Thomas Jorling, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, who believes NYS should adopt the emission standards of California. 2.) Robertson also talks with Dr. Clinton Fuller and Dr. Robert Lentz about their work involving polymer producing bacteria. Fuller believes these bacteria could produce a biodegradable plastic for everyday use. 3.) Robertson talks with Norm Crampton, of the Institute of Solid Waste, about what to do with construction material. 4.) Finally, Robertson discusses the opening of the largest recycling center in the country, located in Springfield Massachusetts.
Subject:
Polymer science and technology, Clean Air Act, and Recycling centers

364. Legislative Gazette Show 9051

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 December 21
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
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1) Dave Galletly reports on further budget deficit problems and labor unions statements against further reductions to union contracts. 2) Lee Farbman reports on failure of death penalty law. 3) Karen Dewitt reports on hydroelectric power and Native American lands being overtaken by power companies looking to create hydroelectric power plants. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on fuel bill savings options for the home. 5) Alan Chartock?s commentary on New York State debt and the nation?s debt. 6) Mike Fondacaro interviews Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine regarding the state budget estimates and a review of 1990. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
Subject:
Hydroelectric power, Budget deficits?New York (State), and Capital punishment

365. Legislative Gazette Show 9050

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 December 14
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
a62b8f3f0380f1ab8c3943903e2ce8ce
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1) Karen Dewitt reports that Assembly Speaker Mel Miller was indicted on felony charges regarding a real estate deal. 2) Alan Chartock discusses possible replacements for the Republican Party Chairman and Mel Miller indictment. 3) Brian Shields reports on budget reductions to educational institutions. 4) Lee Farbman reports Senator Hugh Farley is proposing $1,000 severance bonus for state workers to quit voluntarily. 5) Bruce Robertson reports on state?s four largest employee unions filing grievances against the state for contract proposals. Representatives of unions comment on state?s proposals. 6) Mike Fondacaro interviews Farm Bureau President Charles Willy regarding future of the Farm Bureau in the coming year. 7) Galletly updates on Martin Luther King Institute for Non-Violence allegations. 8) Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine discusses key issues with Fondacaro.
Subject:
Republican Party (N.Y.), Collective bargaining, Miller, Melvin H.--(Melvin Howard),--1939-, and Budget?Law and legislation?New York (State)

366. Legislative Gazette Show 9049

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 December 7
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
a62b8f3f0380f1ab8c3943903e2ce8ce
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1) Dave Galletly reports on CSEA contract negotiations breaking down with the state. PEF will agree to delay paychecks by four weeks. 2) Brian Shields reports on Manfred Ohrenstein maintaining Senate Minority Leader position and other leadership positions 3) Alan Chartock?s commentary regarding Manfred Ohrenstein and his challenger for Minority Leader. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on Department of Parks and Recreations cut backs. 5) Mike Fondacaro interviews Fred Dicker regarding alleged abuses at the Martin Luther King Institute for Non-Violence. 6) Lee Farbman reports on large increase in state judiciary cases. 7) Fondacaro interviews Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine regarding labor union contract negotiations. 8) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
Subject:
New York State Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO, Collective labor agreements, Budget?Law and legislation?New York (State), and Civil Service Employees Association (N.Y.)

367. Legislative Gazette Show 9048

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 November 30
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
a62b8f3f0380f1ab8c3943903e2ce8ce
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1) Dave Galletly reports New York?s highest court voted that Manfred Ohrenstein could be prosecuted for hiring no-show workers, but could not for using state payroll to pay campaign workers. 2) Alan Chartock?s commentary on the Ohrenstein case. 3) Karen Dewitt reports on CSEA contract negotiations with the state, layoffs, and furloughs. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on NY business council?s report on public employee union?s historical contract agreements and possibility of freezing state salaries to help solve budget deficit. 5) Brian Shields interviews Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine regarding union contract negotiations and the budget deficit. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
Subject:
Ohrenstein, Manfred, 1925-, Collective labor agreements, Civil Service Employees Association (N.Y.), and New York State Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO

368. Legislative Gazette Show 9047

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 November 23
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
a62b8f3f0380f1ab8c3943903e2ce8ce
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1) Dave Galletly reports on Cuomo?s proposal plan to decrease state budget deficit including layoffs, furloughs, and job elimination. Karen Dewitt reports on Cuomo?s proposal to cut aid to state education and hospital reimbursement bill. 2) Alan Chartock interviews Cuomo regarding his reasoning for cutting aspects of the state budget. 3) Bruce Robertson reports Assemblyman Neil Kelleher will introduce new environmental bond act legislation. 4) Lee Farbman reports on funding freeze for AIDS support and speaks with Gay Men?s Health Crisis spokesman about issue. 5) Alan Chartock?s commentary on possible NYS employee layoffs. 6) Maury Small reports on holiday activities planned at the State Plaza. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on this week?s events in state government.
Subject:
Employees?Dismissal of?New York (State), Bonds?New York (State), Budget deficits?New York (State), and Budget?Law and legislation?New York (State)

369. Legislative Gazette Show 9046

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 November 16
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
a62b8f3f0380f1ab8c3943903e2ce8ce
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1) Dave Galletly reports on the over 800 million dollars budget deficit in NYS. Alan Chartock interviews Governor Cuomo about layoffs of state workers due to deficit. 2) Mike Fondacaro interviews Hugh Johnson of First Albany Corporation regarding economic and fiscal problems of NYS. 3) Lee Farbman interviews two NYS assemblyman on where already collected taxes on defunct environmental bond act, should be spent. 4) Brian Shields interviews Fred Dicker on Manfred Ohrenstein?s position as Democratic Minority Leader in NYS Senate. 5) Mike Fondacaro interviews Michael Long, Chairman of the Conservative Party of NYS, regarding J. Patrick Barrett as Republican Party Chairman. 6) Karen Dewitt reports on NYS insurance companies? requirements on HIV test prior to approval of health insurance coverage. 7) Alan Chartock?s commentary on possible NYS employee layoffs.
Subject:
Republican Party (N.Y.), Discrimination in insurance, Employees?Dismissal of?New York (State), and Budget deficits?New York (State)

370. Legislative Gazette Show 9045

Type:
Audio
Date Created:
1990 November 9
Collection:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Collection
Collecting Area:
New York State Modern Political Archive
Collection ID:
apap138
Parent Record(s):
a62b8f3f0380f1ab8c3943903e2ce8ce
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1) Karen Dewitt reports on protesters during Cuomo?s acceptance speech and Republicans winning control of the Senate. 2) Dave Galletly summarizes election results for Senate races. 3) Alan Chartock?s commentary on election results. 4) Galletly interviews Herb London regarding his close call for 2nd place in governor?s race for the Conservative Party. 5) Lee Farbman reports on Republican Party chairman, J. Patrick Barrett?s opinion on the party?s candidate choice. 6) Alan Chartock speaks with two people supporting and opposing the environmental bond act that did not pass. 7) Mike Fondacaro interviews local news reporter about news coverage of Pierre Rinfret.
Subject:
Republican Party (N.Y.), Elections?New York (State), Bonds?New York (State), and Press and politics