State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, Increased Worker Protections

With just a few days before the end of session, Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are pushing to get two social media child privacy bills over the finish line. The state Senate Transportation Committee officially has a new chair. State Sen. Jeremy Cooney joins us to discuss his vision for the committee and the legacy he's hoping to have. While FY25 state budget allocated funding for combating retail theft and protecting retail workers, but labor advocates and lawmakers argue that may not be enough. As part of WMHT series focusing on Aging New Yorkers, we dive into the work an organization is doing to support aging New Yorkers with home delivered meals.

 

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