Shantel Destra
Reporter at WMHT-TV (Troy, NY)
Reporter at New York NOW
Journalist focused on New York state politics at @nynow_pbs @wmhtpubmedia | formerly: @cityandstateny | proud alum of @columbiajourn and @syracuseu
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2 weeks ago |
nynow.wmht.org | Shantel Destra
Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have reached a general state budget agreement three weeks after the initial deadline. However, state leaders are working on a few outstanding issues, and lawmakers still need to pass budget bills before the final budget can officially be enacted. We unpack the details of the agreement with Jimmy Vielkind of WNYC and Austin C. Jefferson of City & State. State Sen.
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3 weeks ago |
nynow.wmht.org | Shantel Destra
Full EpisodesWhile the state budget is three weeks late, New York voters seem to back the many policy items that Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to be included in the budget. The governor saw positive job approval and favorability ratings for the first time in over a year. Sanford Berland, executive director of the state commission on ethics and lobbying in government, joins us to discuss the body's plans ahead and budget asks.
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4 weeks ago |
nynow.wmht.org | Shantel Destra
Full EpisodesWhile the state budget is several days late, a breakthrough on discovery reform have pushed negotiations forward. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie met with five New York City DAs and settled on a deal rooted in compromise. State Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Senate Labor Committee Chair) talks state budget progress and a bill meant to stop the state from having to pay federal taxes in the event of cuts from Washington.
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1 month ago |
nynow.wmht.org | Shantel Destra
Full EpisodesIt's been over a week since the April 1st deadline and state budget negotiations have stalled because of discovery reform! Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie introduced a bill that would allow lawmakers to get paid when the budget is late due to policy. We're joined by Patrick Orecki, director of state studies with the Citizens Budget Commission, to unpack the calls from good government groups for more transparency in the state budget process for New Yorkers. State Sen.
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1 month ago |
nynow.wmht.org | Shantel Destra
The April 1st budget deadline came and went this week - with leader unable to come to an agreement. We give an update on where negotiations stand. With the threat of federal funding cuts looming, we dive into their impact on budget negotiations and how New York leaders are prepping for those cuts. Assembly Member Amy Paulin (D - Assembly Health Committee Chair) - joins us for an comprehensive discussion on abortion access in the state.
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