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The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLarge employers facing new job posting requirements
July 30, 2026- Jared Cook, senior counsel at the law firm Tully Rinckey, discusses legislative efforts to regulate "ghost job" listings by large employers and…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Advocating from inside the tent
July 30, 2026- We get to know public defender Eli Northrup, who will be heading to Albany in 2027 after winning the Democratic primary this summer in an open…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgStatus check on New York's ethics watchdog
July 30, 2026- We check in on the state's ethics watchdog, which is hoping to make upgrades to its lobbying database, but didn't get additional funding in the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgTracking the migration of New York taxpayers
July 30, 2026- Deputy State Comptroller for Budget and Analysis Maria Doulis talks about an online dashboard tracking migration behaviors by New Yorkers…
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Early Music America's 2025 Emerging Artists Showcase
Host Emi Ferguson shares live performances from the 2025 winners of Early Music America’s Emerging Artists Showcase, which was held virtually as part of their…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Democratic socialists expand to western New York
July 29, 2026- We get to know Adam Bojak, a Democratic Socialist who won the Democratic primary for an open Buffalo Assembly seat. We discuss why he's running…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgState fails to staff watchdogs of care for New Yorkers with special needs
July 29, 2026- New York Focus reporter Benjy Sachs has exposed the woeful staffing levels at oversight boards tasked with monitoring the quality of life for…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgTransitioning New Yorkers with special needs into their community
July 29, 2026- After more than a decade, the state has satisfied a legal settlement requiring more than 1,000 New Yorkers with special needs get served in…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgRelaxing visible light restrictions for automobile windows
July 29, 2026- International Window Film Association Executive Director Darrell Smith weighs in on legislation that would relax visible light requirements for…
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Jon Batiste at Forest Hills Stadium Giveaway Rules
Jon Batiste at Forest Hills Stadium Giveaway Rules HOW TO ENTER: No purchase or pledge necessary. Entries may be made by telephone to (646) 829-4065 after the…
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Win Tickets to see Jon Batiste at Forest Hills Stadium
Listen to WQXR on Wednesday, July 29th in the 8a and 9a hours for a chance to win tickets to see Jon Batiste live at Forest Hills Stadium! Tune in to Jeff…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Upstate attorney poised to be 'man in the arena'
July 28, 2026- We get to know real estate attorney George Dobbins, the GOP candidate for the 130th Assembly District, a conservative leaning open seat in the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York invests in swimming infrastructure
July 28, 2026- We're joined in the studio by Robert Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to talk about New York's…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLegal liability restrictions pushed as affordability measures
July 28, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul championed tort reform to bring down car insurance costs, so what other legal liability changes should policymakers consider…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgArming social workers with panic buttons for home visits
July 27, 2026- Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would require municipal social workers have panic buttons when making a home visit. We consider…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew oversight body proposed for Mohawk River basin
July 27, 2026- Riverkeeper's associate director of government affairs, Jeremey Cherson, makes the case for codifying a formal state committee and staffer to…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York relaxes test rules to fill civil service jobs
July 27, 2026- We're joined in the studio by Tim Hogues, commissioner of the state Department of Civil Service, which has been responsible for implementing NY…
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Great Women Pianists, Part 3
This week, host David Dubal presents the third installment of a four-part series exploring the talents of great women pianists. On this program, we hear…
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Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
Listen Saturday, July 25th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro from the Glyndebourne…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgFive utilities fail to meet customer service goals
July 24, 2026 - Public Service Commission CEO and Chair Rory Christian visits the studio to explain how financial penalties are used to incentivize better…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York sued for static housing support levels
July 24, 2026 - After decades of stagnant housing subsidies for low-income New Yorkers, the Hochul administration is being taken to court to boost the shelter…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgSenator Myrie ramps up inquiry into student loan servicer
July 24, 2026 - One of the country's largest student loan servicers has been playing hard to get with state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, who has been trying for more…
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Tonight at 9 pm: San Francisco Symphony
See more program information for The San Francisco Symphony Since its beginning in 1911, the San Francisco Symphony has been known for innovative programs that…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York considers joining multi-state psychologist compact
July 23, 2026 - State lawmakers overwhelmingly backed legislation signing the state up with a multi-state compact allowing psychologists and their patients to…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLawmakers address search warrant compliance by social media giants
July 23, 2026 - Assemblyman Phil Steck, a capital region Democrat, makes the case for legislation requiring social media companies to respond to search…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgFormer history teacher learns lessons at Capitol
July 23, 2026 - Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, a Long Island Democrat, talks about his first term in office, including how it compared with his…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgCourt shapes impact of 'Equal Rights Amendment'
July 23, 2026 - A concurrent opinion in a case before the state's top court, which was asked to weigh in on New York's "Equal Rights Amendment," sheds new…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York pauses permitting of new data centers
July 22, 2026 - Politico New York reporter Marie French unpacks Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause state permitting of large data centers for a year.
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York retools delivery and oversight of domestic violence services
July 22, 2026 - We discuss an audit of the state's services for survivors of domestic violence with Kelli Owens, executive director at the State Office for the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgPreserving family visits for people under a guardianship
July 22, 2026 - Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, a Long Island Democrat, makes the case for ensuring New Yorkers under the care of a guardian can be visited…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAssembly hopeful looks to strike a balance on energy and housing
July 22, 2026 - Democrat Dan Norton discusses his bid for an open Assembly seat in the Southern Tier. He talks about why he's running and makes the case for…
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Encore: Westside Chamber Players
This broadcast originally aired on January 8th, 2025. On tonight’s edition of the Young Artists Showcase, host Simone Dinnerstein features performances from…
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Naumburg Orchestral Concerts: Orchestra of St. Luke's
This concert was originally broadcast on July 21, 2026.Due to inclement weather, this Naumburg Orchestral Concert with the Orchestra of St. Luke's was moved to…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgDispatches: The power of protest
July 21, 2026 - We share an excerpt from our Dispatches from Planet Albany conversation with Rebecca Garrard, co-executive director for Citizen Action of New…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgUpdating harassment laws for the 21st century
July 21, 2026 - State lawmakers are looking to update the penal code's definition of harassment to include different forms of online communications. We talk…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAvoiding whale and boat collisions
July 21, 2026 - In response to increased collisions between boats and marine mammals off New York's coast, state lawmakers want better training for boaters to…
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Great Women Pianists, Part 2
During the 19th century, the piano became a status symbol of the middle class household. The instrument's role in the upbringing of “accomplished” ladies—as…
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Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov
Listen Saturday, July 18th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Modest Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov from the Royal Ballet &…
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Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Ensembles in Concert Giveaway Rules
Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Ensembles in Concert Giveaway Rules HOW TO ENTER: No purchase or pledge necessary. Entries may be made by entering our giveaway…
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Encore: Performances from Greenwood Music Camp
This broadcast originally aired on January 1st, 2025. On this edition of the Young Artists Showcase, host Simone Dinnerstein returns to Greenwood Music Camp, a…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAssemblymember Donna Lupardo's exit interview from the Capitol
July 13, 2026 - Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Donna Lupardo, a Southern Tier Democrat, has decided to step away from life at the Capitol after more than…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgRed flags with overhaul of youth mental health services
July 13, 2026 - Northern Rivers Family of Services CEO Bill Gettman shares concerns that behavioral health care providers have about the state's implementation…
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Great Women Pianists, Part 1
Women have played a central role in the history and popularization of the piano. The instrument became a central feature in the 19th century home, with many…
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Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair
Listen Saturday, July 11th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair from the Royal Ballet &…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgThe role of licensed home care agencies
July 10, 2026- We examine the role licensed home care agencies play in the continuum of care for seniors and New Yorkers with disabilities. We also discuss the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgCould 'smart guns' prevent unauthorized uses?
July 10, 2026- Democrats in Albany want the Hochul administration to study the viability of smart guns that would only fire in the hands of an authorized user…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgEnsuring language services with police interactions
July 10, 2026- Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, a Queens Democrat, makes the case for legislation ensuring that people giving statements to the police are…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHerbicide linked to Parkinson's focus of public health campaign
July 10, 2026- We consider legislation that would ban a controversial herbicide that has been linked to Parkinson's Disease and has been restricted by…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Housing activist joins DSA ranks at Capitol
July 9, 2026- We get to know Samantha Kattan, a Democratic Socialist working at a housing nonprofit, who is the presumptive next representative for a western…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgSouth Brooklyn Democrat eyes Assembly rematch
July 9, 2026- Southern Brooklyn Democrat Chris McCreight explains why he is running for the Assembly again and weighs in on the future leadership of the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLawmakers look to restrict traveling animal exhibitions
July 9, 2026- A decade ago New York prohibited elephants from being part of circuses and now Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to decide whether other large animals…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgThe case for updating New York's geological office
July 9, 2026- We talked with New York State Council of Professional Geologist Executive Director John Nadeau about legislation reshuffling the state's…
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In-Studio with Ricardo Jose Rivera & Brendon Elliott
Tonight, Lee Koonce presents performances by two remarkable young musicians, baritone Ricardo Jose Rivera and violinist Brendon Elliott, recorded live in the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgInsurance mandate would shift costs for brand-name drugs
July 8, 2026 - Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for legislation requiring private insurance companies cover…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: A promise to be present in the district
July 8, 2026 - We’re getting to know the politicians destined to join the state legislature, so we’re checking in with Christian Celeste Tate, a progressive…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgSummer break catchup with SUNY Chancellor John King
July 8, 2026 - SUNY Chancellor John King provides an update on the state's free community college initiative, discusses higher education in prison, the funding…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgUpdating New York's 'Lemon Law'
July 8, 2026 - Assemblyman Patrick Carroll, a Rockland County Democrat, makes the case for updating New York's protections for consumers of new and used cars…
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Summertime Classical Pieces For Maximum Chill
This article was originally published in 2017.It's safe to say that we all look forward to summer. Whether it gets quiet at the office or this is your busy…
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Naumburg Orchestral Concerts: Delirium Musicum
This concert was originally broadcast live on July 7, 2026. Since 1905, the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts has continuously presented free, outdoor classical…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgFormer Assembly GOP leader looks back on life in Albany
July 7, 2026- Former Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, an Oswego County Republican, joins the show for his exit interview. We discuss his first bid for…