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Oct. 17, 2016: Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Paul Winkeller, Verizon call centers, Michael Borges

by David Lombardo

October 17, 2016

Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D – Yonkers) spoke with Susan about certain Senate Republican candidates’ continued support of Donald Trump.

How can New York State improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians and increase bike tourism? Paul Winkeller, executive director of the New York Bicycling Coalition, explained.

To the shock of workers and the communications union, Verizon announced last week that it plans to close two call centers in New York State this January. The Capitol Pressroom has reached out to Verizon. Today, the show featured Christopher Shelton, President of the Communications Workers of America, to discuss the announced closures.

Michael Borges, the executive director of the New York State Association of School Business Officials, previewed tomorrow’s NYSASBO and Rockefeller Institute event “Supporting Our Schools: A Forum on Foundation Aid.”