Episode 29: Protecting Capital Region Immigrants

Episode 33: Breaking Down Barriers for New Yorkers Living with Disabilities

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Shameka Andrews and Michael Seereiter to discuss barriers to entering the workforce for New Yorkers living with disabilities, and how New York State can better support them and employers.

Episode 32: Senator Skoufis Talks End of Session

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Senator James Skoufis [https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/james-skoufis], who represents the 42nd Senate District, to discuss a late state budget, legislative priorities, and how the end of the legislative session is shaping up in Albany. First elected to the State Assembly at just 25 years old, Senator Skoufis went on to win a seat in the State Senate in 2018, where he has built a reputation as an outspoken, independent-minded legislator focused on government accountability, infrastructure, affordability, and consumer protection.

Episode 31: Power During Budget Negotiations and Will New York Redistrict?

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with New York State Public Interest Group’s (NYPIRG) Senior Policy Advisor and living institution around the State Capitol, Blair Horner, to discuss the imbalance of power between the State Legislature and Governor during budget negotiations, and whether or not New York will redistrict this cycle.

Episode 30: Low-Wage Jobs for High-Skilled College Grads

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with New York State Business Council President Heather Mulligan to discuss the emerging trend of skilled, college graduates who find themselves in low-wage jobs after graduation. They discuss the economic forces behind this modern trend and what New York can do to upend it.

Episode 29: Protecting Capital Region Immigrants

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Capital District Latinos’ Regional Executive Director, Micky Jimenez, to discuss the local impacts of ICE’s reign of terror among the Capital Region’s immigrant communities. She also discusses the outstanding work that Capital District Latinos does every day in our community.