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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Coronavirus, Solitary Confinement

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Dan Clark interviews Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay
Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay, R-Oswego
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On this week's edition of New York NOW, Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay, R-Oswego, joins us to talk about the state Legislature's response to the novel coronavirus, the state budget, bail reform, and more.

The coronavirus, or COVID-19, hit New York this week, with more than a dozen cases diagnosed in the span of six days. Gov. Andrew Cuomo briefed the media on a potential outbreak.

Democrats in New York want to overhaul the state's laws on solitary confinement, but a bill with support from a majority of lawmakers hasn't moved. We speak with a few advocates about the legislation.

Reporters Amanda Fries from the Times Union and Joseph Spector from the USA Today Network join Casey Seiler from the Times Union for the Reporters Roundtable.

New York NOW
Leader Will Barclay, Coronavirus, Solitary Confinement
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Learn about the NY's response to the novel coronavirus, solitary confinement laws, & more.