New York NOW

Author: WMHT Educational Telecommunications

New York NOW is New York States Emmy Award-winning, in-depth public affairs program, featuring news, interviews and analysis from the Capitol in Albany. Each week, New York NOW probes politicians, civil servants, journalists and others to examine the impact of public policy on residents of the Empire State.
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Will This NY Plastic Bill Raise Your Grocery Prices?
Episode 470
Friday, 6 March, 2026

For years, environmental advocates and lawmakers have been pushing for a measure that would aim to reduce plastic waste in the state called the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act. We dive into the latest updates with the bill and the support around it. SUNY Chancellor John B. King joins us to discuss higher education state funding. The SUNY Board of Trustees estimates about $10 billion over the next five years is needed to address critical maintenance needs for campuses across the state. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org