On this week's edition: Amid ongoing budget negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders, the deadline for the state budget has been extended. Education advocates and lawmakers are calling for increased funding for public universities and colleges as well as tuition assistance for students. We speak with SUNY Chancellor John King about higher education funding, enrollment and plans for SUNY Downstate. The MTA Board approved congestion pricing in New York City. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani joins us to discuss a proposal to improve bus reliability and expand the fare-free bus program.
Full Episode: State Budget Update, AM Zohran Mamdani, SUNY Chancellor
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Full Episode: Budget Update, SUNY Chancellor, AM Zohran Mamdani
On This Week's Edition
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On The latest edition of New York NOW:
- Amid ongoing budget negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders, the deadline for the state budget has been extended.
- Advocates and lawmakers are calling for increased funding for public universities and colleges as well as tuition assistance for students. We speak with SUNY Chancellor John King about higher education funding, enrollment and plans for SUNY Downstate.
- Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani joins us to discuss the "Get Congestion Pricing Right" proposal meant to improve bus reliability and expand the fare-free bus program.