Ep. 2: Jen Lunsford on How Politics Was Never the Plan

Ep. 6: Angelo Morinello on Being "Judge"

On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Angelo Morinello of District 145, which contains parts of Erie County and Niagara County (including Niagara Falls). Lovingly called "Judge" by his colleagues, Angelo has had a long and varied career fighting for noble causes, whether it be serving in the Vietnam War, in the courts as a state judge, or in the chamber of the Assembly. We were lucky enough to catch him before he retires after this session, and he had plenty to say on the state of criminal justice and being part of the Assembly minority.

Ep. 5: Sarah Clark on the "Mom Squad"

On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Sarah Clark of District 136, which includes outer Rochester and the Irondequoit and Brighton suburbs. Sarah shares the ups and downs of being a working parent in the legislature (and an official member of the Assembly's so-called "Mom Squad"), as well as how it fuels her now well-known advocacy for childcare.

Ep. 4: Bobby Carroll on Bringing the Olympics to New York City

On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Robert "Bobby" Carroll of District 44 in our own Central Brooklyn. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Bobby has committed his work in the legislature to ensuring others growing up with his condition have the same resources as he did, and that literacy remains a priority in schools across New York. In addition, we discussed the possibility of bringing a certain set of world-famous winter games to NYC...

Ep. 3: Deborah Glick on Saying Goodbye to the Assembly

On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick of District 66, encompassing the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and Tribeca. The first LGBTQ+ member of the state legislature, Deborah reflects on her upcoming retirement from the New York State Assembly, the ongoing effort to protect our environment, where our country stands at this point in President Trump's second term.

Ep. 2: Jen Lunsford on How Politics Was Never the Plan

On today's episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford of Monroe County (District 135). Jen takes us on her unexpected journey from personal injury attorney to elected office, as well as lamenting the state budget timeline and introducing us to the best ice cream in Rochester.