Upstate Regular
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Political commentary and interviews for Upstate New Yorkers, by Upstate New Yorkers.
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52 - NYS Gubernatorial Race, Hall of Fame Induction, Alcohol to-go, Syracuse Airport
June 18, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week, Shane discusses the 2022 Gubernatorial election, including the current Republicans seeking the nomination to defeat Gov. Cuomo. Shane also discusses the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame induction, alcohol to-go in New York, new flights out of the Syracuse Airport, and more. If you liked the show, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on social media! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upstateregular)
51 - Svante Myrick (Ithaca NY Mayor)
May 21, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSvante Myrick is the Mayor of Ithaca, NY, a city of roughly 30,000 in the finger lakes region of New York. Myrick was elected to Mayor in 2012 at the age of 24. Previously, he served on the Ithaca Common Council. He is known for creating the country's first supervised heroin injection site. Myrick is a Democrat and a graduate of Cornell University. This interview focuses mainly on Ithaca's Reimagining Public Safety Resolution which essentially changes the police department to a "Departme...
50 - Vaccines, economic recovery, Census, and more
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week, Shane and Ben discuss a variety of topics affecting upstate New York including vaccine eligibility, economic recovery, unemployment, the Census resulting in a loss of a NY Congressional seat, etc. You can find New York's vaccination tracker here: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker If you liked the show, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on social media! Support the show (https://www.patreon...
Episode 49 - Vanessa Reiser
April 09, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBVanessa Reiser is a licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York City. She is running a 285-mile journey across New York State, from Oswego to Manhatten, in only 12 days while wearing a wedding dress to raise awareness for "narcissistic domestic abuse". Reiser aims to raise $200,000 which she will donate to domestic violence centers in each of the counties she is running through. Reiser has experienced narcissistic domestic abuse first-hand and is the founder of the nonprofit "Tell A T...
Episode 48 - Danny Lapin (Otsego County Board Representative and more)
April 02, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBDanny Lapin wears many hats. He is currently representing District 13 on the Otsego County Board of Representatives, serves as the City of Oneonta Planning Commission Chairman, works as a Planner with the Otsego County Conservation Association, among many other things. Lapin is a graduate of UC Riverside and Bard College. He is an AICP certified Planner. Lapin resides in the 5th ward of Oneonta with his wife and son. This discussion touches a range of both city and county issues, includi...
Episode 47 - Len Carson (City of Oneonta Mayoral Candidate)
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBLen Carson, a City-Councilman in Oneonta, NY has announced that he will be running for Mayor. This follows the news that current Mayor Gary Herzig will not be seeking re-election. Carson is running as a Republican. Carson is a Laurens Central school graduate, Air Force Veteran, and worked for 26 years with the Oneonta Fire Department. Carson has served on the Oneonta Airport Commission and as Chair of the Personnel-Human Resources Committee. Additionally, he served one term on the Otsego ...
Episode 46 - Erin Insinga, Delaware Valley Humane Society
March 06, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBErin Insinga is the Shelter Manager of the Delaware Valley Humane Society (DVHS) in Sidney, NY, and has been since 2015. The DVHS was founded in 1965 and provides animals with emergency services such as temporary housing, food, and medical treatment. They can house up to 35 dogs and 75 cats and adopt out approximately 200 dogs and cats every year. This discussion focuses on the Animal Abuser Registry Law in Delaware County, NY. The law, which places animal abusers convicted of a misdemeanor...
Episode 45 - Governor Cuomo's Nursing Home Problem
February 19, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week, Shane and Clark discuss recent developments surrounding deaths at nursing homes from COVID-19 in New York State. The Cuomo administration underreported nursing home deaths resulting from COVID-19, a report from Attorney General Letitia James shows. Additionally, the administration is accused of trying to delay the release of data on COVID deaths in New York's long-term care facilities. You can find the NYS Attorney General report here: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021-...
Episode 44 - Dr. Casey Jakubowski (Author, teacher, consultant)
February 05, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis week, Shane interviews author, consultant, and professor Casey Jakubowski. Jakubowski has earned his PhD from the University at Albany with research into rural school consolidation. Jakubowski is the author of "Thinking About Teaching: A Rural Social Studies Teacher's Path to Strive for Excellence" published by EduMatch. Jakubowski is the Chair of the Liberal Arts and General Studies Department at Hudson Valley Community College. This interview features a discussion about the Capitol...
Episode 43 - Cuomo's proposed budget, Taxes, Marijuana legalization, and more.
January 29, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week, Shane and Clark discuss Governor Cuomo's proposed budget scenarios, the future of taxes on the wealthy in New York, marijuana legalization, and other budget-related items. You can find out more about the proposed budget here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/fy-2021-new-york-state-budget If you liked the show, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on social media! It helps us a ton and you will be aware of new episodes...
Episode 42 - Steve Noble (Kingston NY Mayor)
January 15, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week, Shane interviews Kingston NY, Mayor Steve Noble. Noble has served as Mayor since January 2016. Kingston is a city 90 miles north of New York City and the seat of Ulster County, with a population of roughly 22,950. Before serving as Mayor, Noble had a ten-year career at the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department. Noble is the co-founder of the Kingston Land Trust and has held leadership positions with the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency, Environmental Management ...
Episode 41 - Kamal Johnson (Hudson NY Mayor)
January 08, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week, Shane interviews the City of Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson. Johnson won his election in November 2019 as the first African American mayor of the upstate city. Hudson, NY is the seat of Columbia County, with a population of roughly 6,700. Before serving as Mayor, Johnson served on the Hudson Common Council as a first ward Alderman. He is the co-director of the "Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood", a non-profit supporting children growing up in the Hudson City School District He is a...
Episode 40 - NYS Senate Supermajority, Census, NY22 update, NYS Vaccination plan
December 18, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week, Shane and Ben discuss the new New York State Senate veto-proof supermajority, the 2020 Census, NY22 Congressional election results, and the New York COVID vaccination plan. You can find information on the NYS vaccination plan here: https://forward.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-distribution Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! This helps us a ton and you will be made aware of new epis...
Episode 39 - Chris Rosenquest (Plattsburgh NY Mayor-elect)
December 04, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week, Shane interviews the City of Plattsburgh Mayor-elect Chris Rosenquest. Rosenquest has recently won the election as a Democrat, beating Republican Scott Beebie. Plattsburgh, NY is in New York's North Country, is the seat of Clinton County, and has a population of almost 20,000. Rosenquest is a graduate of the University of Washington, SUNY Plattsburgh, and Clinton Community College. He is currently a Clinton County Legislator representing District 9 where he has served as Chair of...
Episode 38 - James Skoufis (New York State Senator)
November 27, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis week, Shane interviews Democratic State Senator James Skoufis. Skoufis has recently won reelection to his second term as Senator for New York's 39th district which includes much of Orange County and smaller parts of Rockland and Ulster Counties, including the City of Newburgh. Skoufis bested Republican challenger Steve Brescia, Chairman of the Orange County Legislature. Skoufis is a graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School as well as George Washington University and Columbia University....
Episode 37 - Election 2020
November 06, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week, Shane and Ben discuss the election! Ben and Shane discuss voting trends in upstate New York, local congressional and state-level results, Ben's own election, and the Presidential election. This election has already had several surprises and may have more to come. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! NEW - - We now have a Patreon account! Patreon is a platform that will allow you...
Episode 36 - Barbara Ann Heegan (Otsego County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO)
October 30, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week, Shane interviews Otsego County, NY Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Barbara Ann Heegan. Heegan has served in this role since 2012 and formerly worked as the Marketing Director for The Plains at Parish Homestead in Oneonta. Heegan has an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a B.S. from SUNY Oneonta. This interview focused on the economic hardships being faced by businesses due to the COVID 19 pandemic, what they are doing to respond, and how the chamber is working to help...
Episode 35 - Tracy Mitrano (NY23 Congressional Candidate)
October 23, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week, Shane interviews Democratic Congressional Candidate Tracy Mitrano. Mitrano is running in New York's 23rd Congressional district, which includes eleven counties spanning New York's Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. The district is currently represented by Republican Tom Reed, who is seeking reelection. Mitrano was born and raised in Rochester, NY and earned a PhD from Binghamton University and a Law degree from Cornell University. Mitrano has served as assigned counsel attor...
Episode 34 - Gary Herzig (City of Oneonta Mayor)
October 16, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week, Shane interviews City of Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig. Herzig has been serving as Mayor since 2015. Prior, Herzig worked as the Chief Operations Officer for Opportunities for Otsego and as Director of the Oneonta Job Corps Center. Herzig has also served on the Oneonta Planning Commission, the Oneonta Board of Assessment and Review, Oneonta's Comprehensive Planning Committee, Zoning Task Force, and Housing Task Force. This interview covers the current discussion surrounding whether...
Episode 33 - Allen Ruffles (Otsego County, NY Treasurer)
October 09, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week, Shane interviews Otsego County Treasurer Allen Ruffles. Ruffles has been serving as Treasurer since 2018. This interview covers how the COVID pandemic has affected the Otsego County budget, Ruffles' plan for 2021 including budget cuts and borrowing, types and differences in County revenue sources, and other budget topics. Information about the Treasurer's Office can be found here: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/treasurer/index.php NEW - - We now have a Patreon account...
Episode 32 - MacGuire Benton (Cooperstown Village Trustee)
October 02, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week, Ben interviews Cooperstown Village Trustee MacGuire Benton. Benton was recently re-elected to a second term in a runoff election after an earlier tie with Republican Mary Margaret. The interview focuses on how this race was different from the last, Benton's plans for Cooperstown as far as the double day field committee goes, and how the village is preparing for another surge of the virus. You can find out more about MacGuire Benton here: https://www.facebook.com/BentonforCoopers...
Episode 31 - Greg Klein (Film COOP Board President)
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week, Shane interviews Greg Klein. Klein is a reporter with the Daily Star Newspaper in Oneonta, NY. Klein is also the Board President of a new organization in Otsego County, the Cooperstown, Oneonta, Otsego County Film Partnership Inc., known as Film COOP. This new commission is dedicated to helping attract the film business to the area and growing the industry in the region. Shane and Greg discuss the background of the film industry in the county, his personal connection to film, an...
Episode 30 - Oneonta COVID Outbreak & Endicott Battery Recycling Plant
September 11, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBShane and Ben discuss the recent COVID19 outbreak at SUNY Oneonta as well as the controversial Endicott battery recycling plant. After months of keeping COVID numbers low, the start of the SUNY Oneonta semester has lead to an outbreak. Can officials keep it under control? What happened? What will it mean for the economy? If you are interested in being a guest on the show, reach out via Facebook. If you liked this episode, give us a like on Facebook, subscribe to the podcast on your favori...
Episode 29 - Kyle Van De Water (NY19 Congressional Candidate)
August 28, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, Don Mathisen interviews Republican Congressional Candiate Kyle Van De Water. Van De Water is running in New York's 19th Congressional district which includes all or part of 11 counties in upstate New York between NYC and Albany. The district is currently represented by Democrat Antonio Delgado, who is seeking reelection. Van De Water was born in Rhinebeck and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY. He serves in the U.S. Army Reserves JAG Corps at the rank of Major and also works as a litigat...
Episode 28 - NY19 Updates
August 21, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBShane and Ben discuss the current election in New York's 19th Congressional District. Kyle Van de Water is now the Republican nominee to challenge Antonio Delgado. How are the candidates fundraising, doing outreach, and talking to voters? Ben and Shane discuss these questions and more as we head into the 2020 election in November. If you are interested in being a guest on the show, shoot us a message on Facebook. If you liked this episode, give us a like on Facebook, subscribe to the podca...
Episode 27 - Clark Oliver (Otsego County Board Representative)
July 24, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week, Shane talks with Democratic Otsego County District 11 Board Representative Clark Oliver. Oliver is a freshman member of the Board where he sits on the Human Services and Performance Review & Goal Setting committees. Oliver works full time at the Otsego County SPCA as an Adoption Counselor. His district includes Wards 1 and 2 in the City of Oneonta. Oliver is the youngest person to serve on the Otsego County Board and is the youngest Democratic county legislator in New York State. ...
Episode 26 - We're back! - COVID19, Recent Elections, and More
July 10, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBAfter a long pause, we have returned. Our technical issues have been resolved and we are ready to start making shows again. This week, Shane and Ben talk about the current state of COVID19 and reopening in upstate NY, recent and upcoming elections, and more. If you are interested in being a guest on the show, shoot us a message on Facebook. If you like the show, give us a like on Facebook, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a review! Let us know your thoug...
Episode 25 - Nate McMurray (NY27 Congressional Candidate)
May 29, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week, Ben interviews Democratic Congressional Candidate Nate McMurray. McMurray is running in New York's 27th Congressional district which includes Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties, as well as parts of Erie, Monroe, Niagara, and Ontario Counties. McMurray is a native of North Tonawanda, NY. A lawyer by trade, McMurray has worked extensively in Asia. McMurray is also wrapping up his term as Town Supervisor for the Town of Green Island, NY, and is currently Vice Preside...
Episode 24 - COVID19 and the Future of Upstate New York
May 22, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThis week, Shane and Ben talk about the weight of the Coronavirus pandemic on upstate NY and how the region can bounce back. What are some opportunities that might be presented as a result of this pandemic? How will our daily interactions change? Can we attract more residents utilizing remote/virtual work? Shane and Ben discuss these questions and more. We have some exciting interviews coming up, but we hope you enjoy this conversation in the meantime. Remember, if you like the show, give ...
Episode 23 - William Barclay (NYS Assembly Minority Leader)
May 15, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week, Don Mathisen interviews New York State Assembly Republican Minority Leader William Barclay. Barclay represents the 120th Assembly District which includes much of Oswego and parts of Onondaga and Jefferson County. Barclay is a partner at Barclay Damon LLP. where he specializes in business law. Barclay is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and Syracuse University College of Law. After graduating from law school, he served as a law clerk for Roger J. Miner, a judge of the United S...
Episode 22 - Stephen J. Acquario (NYSAC Executive Director)
May 08, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis week, Shane interviews the Executive Director of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). Acquario earned his J.D. from Albany Law School and has served in a variety of board director positions and Gubernatorial appointments. NYSAC is an organization that represents, educates, and advocates for the counties in New York State. NYSAC provides research and education on a variety of issues to county leaders and represents the counties to state and federal policymakers. This int...
Episode 21 - Gareth Rhodes (NY COVID19 Task Force Member / Deputy Superintendent & Special Counsel at the NYS Dept. of Financial Services)
May 01, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis week, Shane and Ben interview Gareth Rhodes. Rhodes is on the state's COVID19 task force where he is working on a range of issues. Rhodes is also Deputy Superintendent & Special Counsel at the New York State Department of Financial Services. Rhodes is a recent graduate of Harvard Law School and listeners may know him as a former candidate for Congress in New York's 19th Congressional district. This discussion covers a range of issues related to the COVID19 pandemic such as testing av...
Episode 20 - Mark Quandt (Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY Executive Director)
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week, Shane interviews the Executive Director of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, Mark Quandt. Quandt graduated from SUNY Albany with a Masters in Social Work and immediately applied for a position with the food bank. Shortly after in 1984, he was promoted to Executive Director. This interview touches on the role of the Regional Food Bank, how it operates, the impact COVID-19 has had on its important work, and how you can support its mission. The Food Bank, headquartered in L...
Episode 19 - COVID-19 Confirmed Case Interview
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBFor this week's episode, Ben interviews an upstate NY person diagnosed with COVID-19. She gives insight into how the disease has affected her family and lifestyle, what the process looks like, signs and symptoms, the effect on work and income, and more. Our guest this week has decided to remain anonymous and we support that decision. For COVID-19 information, please refer to the NYS Department of Health website: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home and your local health department. Mak...
Episode 18 - Casey Jakubowski, PhD (Author & Consultant)
April 10, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBFor this week's episode, Shane interviews author, consultant, and professor Casey Jakubowski. Jakubowski has earned his PhD from the University at Albany with research into rural school consolidation. Jakubowski is the recent author of "Thinking About Teaching: A Rural Social Studies Teacher's Path to Strive for Excellence" published by EduMatch. This book seeks to "give voice to rural education..." and "to offer educators a "reflective voice to channel their own experiences against and with...
Episode 17 - Adrienne Martini (Author and Otsego County Representative)
April 03, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBFor this week's episode, Shane interviews author and politician Adrienne Martini. Martini is the author of "Somebody's Gotta Do It: Why Cursing at the News Won't Save the Nation, But Your Name on a Local Ballot Can" published by Henry Holt and Co., as well as several other books. The book describes Martini's inspiration for running for office and the logistics of actually doing it. She also gives insight into how local government works. The book was featured by the New York Times and shared ...
Episode 16 - Jake Cornell (NYS Assembly 121 Candidate)
March 27, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThis week, Shane interviews NYS Assembly District 121 candidate Jake Cornell. Cornell is running as a Libertarian attempting to unseat incumbent Republican John Salka. Cornell lives in Oneida NY where he works in a CBD/Vape store. The interview touches on Cornell's positions on the state budget, education funding, upstate versus downstate, the left versus right, COVID19, his overall campaign, and more. NOTE: This episode was recorded on March 8. You can find out more about Jake Cornell at ...
Episode 15 - Joe Angelino (NYS Assembly 122 Candidate)
March 20, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis week, Shane interviews NYS Assembly District 122 candidate Joe Angelino. Angelino is running as a Republican to fill the seat formerly held by Clifford Crouch. Angelino is a veteran, former Norwich NY Police Chief, former Norwich, NY Fire Chief, and serves on several local boards. The interview focuses on Angelino's positions on bail reform, gun control, healthcare, and budgeting as well as his overall campaign and background. You can find out more about Joe Angelino at https://www.ang...
Episode 14 - MacGuire Benton (Cooperstown Village Trustee Candidate)
March 13, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week, Ben interviews Cooperstown Village Trustee candidate MacGuire Benton. MacGuire is running for his second term as a Democrat. Seeking two available seats on the Cooperstown Village Board are also Republican Mary Margaret and Democrat Joe Membrino. The discussion gives insight into MacGuire's opinions on issues facing Cooperstown, how his campaign is going, and what he is thinking about the COVID19 virus and how it may impact Cooperstown. You can find more about MacGuire Benton at...
Episode 13 - Presidential Election updates and what it all means for Upstate New York
March 06, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBFor this week's episode, Ben & Shane sit down and talk about the rapidly developing Democratic Presidential Primary and what that means for upstate New Yorkers. Would our state benefit from an earlier primary? Who will Upstaters support in the primary? How will local Congressional candidates be affected by the top of the Democratic ticket? Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support the show (https://...
Episode 12 - An Interview with Brittany Vogel (NYS Assembly 107 Candidate)
February 21, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week, Shane interviewed New York State Assembly District 107 candidate Brittany Vogel. Brittany is running as a Democrat to unseat Republican Jake Ashby. The discussion gives insight into Brittany's background, her biggest ideas, what inspired her to run for office, and more. Brittany is a newcomer to politics, and says she wants to stand up for everyday people. You can find out more about Brittany Vogel at her website: https://www.brittany2020.com/ or at her Facebook page. Make sur...
Episode 11 - An Interview with Dan Butterman (NYS Assembly 121 Candidate)
February 14, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBThis week, Shane interviews New York State Assembly District 121 candidate Dan Butterman. Dan is running as a Democrat to unseat Republican John Salka. The discussion gives insight into Dan's biggest ideas his campaign strategy, his events, background, and more. You can find more about Dan Butterman at www.buttermanforassembly.com or on his campaign Facebook page. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!...
Episode 10 - An Interview with Chad McEvoy (NYS Assembly 101 candidate)
February 07, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBShane Digan interviews New York State Assembly District 101 candidate Chad McEvoy. Chad is running as a Democrat to unseat incumbent Republican Brian Miller. The discussion gives an overview of some of Chad's biggest ideas, his campaign strategy, his background, and more. You can find more about Chad at https://www.chadmcevoy101.com/ Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upst...
Episode 9 - Upstate Senate/Assembly updates, Coronavirus, Census2020, & NYS Plastic Bag Ban
January 31, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBBen and Shane sit down to talk about a range of issues affecting upstate NY: Possible Coronavirus in the southern tier, senate and assembly campaign updates, Census 2020, and the NYS Plastic Bag Ban and related fees coming in March 2020. Make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upstateregular)
Episode 8 - An Interview with Congressional Candidate Ola Hawatmeh (NY19)
January 24, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBBen Reynolds interviews NY19 Congressional Candidate Ola Hawatmeh. Their discussion ranges from her background, to her ideas, values, and much more. Ola is running as a Republican to try and unseat Democrat Antonio Delgado. She was endorsed by Anthony German, who was running as a Republican until recently dropping out. You can find more about Ola at olaforcongress.com Make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Support the show (https://ww...
Episode 7 - Bail Reform, NY19 updates, NYS legislature
January 17, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBBen and Shane talk about the controversial bail reform laws in New York State, discuss an important development in the race for NY19, discuss NYS Democrats strategy, and Brian Kolb's disastrous exit from NYS politics. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upstateregular)
Episode 6 - CFA awards, Smoking in the U.S., Ben's Trip to Israel
January 03, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBShane and Ben sit down this week to talk about Ben's recent trip to Israel, the recent move to change the smoking age to 21, and a few projects funded by the recent CFA grant awards from NYS [Halal meat processing in Oneonta & Springbook housing on Main Street in Oneonta. You can find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upstateregular)
Episode 5 - An Interview with Jim Barber
December 27, 2019 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBReporter Don Mathisen interviews Democratic State Senate Candidate Jim Barber. Barber is running for the 51st Senate seat against incumbent Jim Seward. Barber is a farmer from Middleburgh, NY He has served as Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in New York, a special assistant to the commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, and most recently as the Cornell Cooperative Exension of Otsego and Schoharie Countys' Agriculture and Farmland Implementation Specialist. Enjoy! Suppo...
Episode 4 - Smoke free NY (and Johnson City?) & Annoy the police laws
December 20, 2019 19:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBBen and Shane sit down to talk about recent proposed tobacco laws in Johnson City as well as the recent colloquially termed "annoy the police" laws being proposed in the region. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upstateregular)
Episode 3
December 15, 2019 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBShane and Ben talk about the recent approval of a County Administrator position in Otsego County and share some news about a housing development on Dietz street in Oneonta. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/upstateregular)