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New York is one of eleven states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, RGGI. Jon Binder, executive director of the Model Climate Laws Initiative, joins us to unpack the impact of the program and the latest updates. About 8 million New York households will receive utility rebate checks - an initiative from this year's enacted state budget. Samuel King, of WXXI and the NYPNN, joins us to discuss the measure's journey through budget negotiations and utility priorities next year.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

This week marks the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We connect with 9/11 survivors to understand the severity of long-lasting health issues from the attacks and dive into the challenges with the federal 9.11 World Trade Center Health Program. David Lombardo, of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, sat down with POLITICO's Marie French to understand the coordinated effort from utility companies to gain control of power plants across the state.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

David Lombardo, of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, sits down with Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, to unpack the state's opioid settlement funds and the work to help with addiction recovery efforts. The Great New York State Fair is back! Shantel Destra and Elise Kline take a day trip to Syracuse to experience the fun fair traditions and new attractions.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

On This Week's Edition Watch this week's show on your local PBS member station, or watch on YouTube, Facebook, or using the free PBS app anytime after Friday. A podcast version is available wherever you normally get podcasts. Newly minted Democratic Campaign Committee Chair State Sen. Shelley Mayer (D - S.D. 37)  joins us to discuss the goals of the committee, competitive races this year, and the future of the Democratic Party. We dive into the impact of climate change on rare aquatic species and ecosystems. We also examine therole of New York state agencies and lawmakers in addressing the issue as well as funding for fish hatcheries.

New York State Lawmakers and Child Abuse Advocates are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign Kyra's Law. The bill's sponsor, Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi (D-Child and Families Committee Chair)  joins us to unpack the bill and how the state can expand support for victims. David Lombardo, of the WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, and POLITICO'S Nick Reisman have an in-depth roundtable discussion on the potential impact of the incoming progressive and DSA members to the state legislature.   Explore More: nynow.org