Bonus-Part 2: Lucy Lang, New York State Inspector General on 10-year anniversary of Dannemora Prison Escape, Part 2 , June 13th, 2025
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang highlights the IG's office role in investigating the Clinton Correctional Facility prison escape on June 6th, 2015. Their investigation revealed systemic failures, she discusses how they were addressed, and what's changed 10 years later. This portion of the conversation discusses the panel Lang moderated at the U.S. Capital with the former DOCCS Commissioner, State Police and journalist who covered the escape in 2015.
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Bonus: Lauren DesRosiers, Director of the Immigration Law Clinic at Albany Law School, June 13th, 2025
Following the testimony of Democratic Governors at the U.S. Capitol this week regarding immigration policy, Lauren DesRosiers, Director of the Immigration Law Clinic at Albany Law School, broke down the issues of Sanctuary Status, due process and constitutional rights.
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Eva Bass, Founder of Bridge Tha Gap Resource and Outreach, June 13th, 2025
Eva Bass, founder of Bridge Tha Gap Resource and Outreach, and a prominent community voice in the City of Albany, joined Power & Politics on Thursday.
Bass and her organization sent out press release on Wednesday, saying they were "saddened" by Albany City Officials and Police recently touting a statistical decrease in crime.
"Of course, some of the numbers went down," she said. "So I'm not calling anybody a liar about that, but the lived experience of the community members in the City of Albany and other disenfranchised neighborhoods, the crime is up, the uptick, and the [lack of] safety of women, children, and just being in your own home is just not safe anymore."
The most notable declines in the same time period compared to 2024 include a 63% reduction in both shootings and shooting victims, as well as a 57% decrease in gun recoveries. Officials attributed these improvements to their focus on four key pillars: enforcement, education, deterrence, and prevention.
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David O'Rourke, New York Racing Association CEO live from Belmont Stakes Festival, June 5th, 2025
NYRA CEO David O'Rourke joined Power & Politics at Saratoga Racecourse on Thursday evening, discussing the Belmont Festival, the potential for Belmont at Saratoga in 2026 and the future of the Saratoga meet.
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Lucy Lang, New York State Inspector General on 10-year anniversary of Dannemora Prison Escape, June 5th, 2025
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang highlights the IG's office role in investigating the Clinton Correctional Facility prison escape on June 6th, 2015. Their investigation revealed systemic failures, she discusses how they were addressed, and what's changed 10 years later
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