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State Budget Breakdown, Coronavirus Latest, the College Angle

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Dan Clark in a side by side image with David Friedfel

Catch this week's show on your local PBS station, or watch using the free PBS app anytime after Friday.

On this week's edition of New York NOW, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature come to an agreement on the state budget while simultaneously addressing a global pandemic.

Joseph Spector from the USA Today Network joins us with the latest on COVID-19 in New York, and how this year's state budget is different from years past.

David Friedfel from the Citizens Budget Commission was with us in January for Cuomo's executive budget address. He's back this week to break down the final spending plan and what it means for you.

Mary Beth Labate from the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities tells us how those institutions are helping the state responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and what their loss means for the economy.


Note: Information on COVID-19 is rapidly evolving. Check our blog posts for the latest information after watching the show.
New York NOW
State Budget Breakdown, Coronavirus Latest, College Angle
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Rating: NR

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature come to an agreement on the state budget.