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Join New York State Senator Patricia Fahy as she unpacks how federal and state policies shape the communities, businesses, and people of New York's Capital Region.
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Episode 41: 988 Day and our Mental Health (opens the original)
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In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with James Norton, Community and Government Affairs Manager for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New York State, to discuss the persistent stigma surrounding mental health and the upcoming 988 Day on September 8th to raise awareness about suicide prevention and accessing treatment.
Episode 40: Siena Research Institute and the Power of Polling (opens the original)
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Have you ever wondered what goes into one of Siena Research Institute 's nationally-renowned, non-partisan polls? I sit down with SRI's Director, Dr. Don Levy, and pollster Steve Greenberg on the newest Chat with Pat to discuss that and their latest Aug. 12th poll that shows what New Yorkers are thinking. We also discuss the introduction of intentionally 'fake polls' in recent elections this year and whether we can expect to see more of that leading up to the midterms and 2028.
Episode 39: Thriving Children, Vibrant Communities with Kate Breslin (opens the original)
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In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy President and CEO Kate Breslin to discuss populations facing inequity in New York, how the State Legislature is implementing policies to address those inequities, and how New York is progressing on the Child Poverty Reduction Act, the law that commits the state to reducing childhood poverty by 50% by 2031.
Episode 38: New York's Parks & Trails (opens the original)
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In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Paul Steely White to talk about Parks & Trails New York. They discuss championing parks and greenways in New York State and viewing them as essential public infrastructure rather than recreational amenities.
Episode 37: The State of Higher Education (opens the original)
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In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with UAlbany President Havidan Rodriguez to discuss the state of higher education, how New York is making it more affordable for working families and students, and where higher education is headed in the state.
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