Brown also provides a look at how maneuvering behind the scenes at the Supreme Court changed the eventual outcome of the his case Clay v. United States. Recently, he sat down with “Miranda Warnings” host David Miranda to talk about his research and the impact of the 1971 U.S. Supreme Court case.

“Ali changed the fight game, and he impacted life as we know it today, race relations, respect for the individual,” Brown said. “With respect to draftees, he limited the ability of government to mandate who was eligible for the draft and who would go to war.”

The Miranda Warnings Roundtable tackled these and other questions during a lively podcast this month.

The panelists, Vin Bonventre, a professor of constitutional law at Albany Law School, and communications and political strategist Liz Benjamin started the discussion by reacting to the court’s decision on presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.

Zaino joined "Miranda Warnings" podcast host David Miranda for a wide ranging interview.  Calling himself "the original JZ", Zaino shared his wealth of experience in the field he has loved for more than 30 years.

Arthur L. Aidala, Esq. and Hon. Barry Kamins are a part of the team that represented Harvey Weinstein, in his defense against six felony sexual assault and rape charges. They talk to David about how their firm became involved representing Weinstein and the challenges that occur representing such a high-profile and notorious defendant. They also discuss some of their strategy behind their attempt to change the venue, why asked for a new judge and the debate about whether or not Mr. Weinstein should testify.

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The episode was recorded on Dec. 1 shortly after the death of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Albany Law School professor and court watcher Vin Bonventre recounted O’Connor’s wisdom.

“She was a justice that really considered the practical realities. What are the impacts of the decisions of the court on real life on real human beings, whether we're talking about affirmative action, LGBTQ rights, and the separation of Church and State,” said Bonventre. “She was the swing vote on the court. She was a Conservative Republican, but she wasn't insane, she had a great deal of common sense. You look back at most of her decisions and say, boy, they were wise, very, very wise.”

Political strategist Liz Benjamin reminds listeners not to forget the groundbreaking appointment of O’Connor to the court by President Ronald Reagan more than 40 years ago.

“She had a very fascinating career. You look at the bench now and you don’t think to yourself there was a time when there weren't women on this bench,’” she said. “Her breaking of the glass ceiling on the highest court in the nation is an accomplishment that we don't think about enough. It's worthwhile reading her obituary and remembering all that she accomplished. “

Past NYSBA President and host David Miranda turned the attention to the New York State Court of Appeals, which has seen an increase in its caseload in the four months since Chief Judge Rowan Wilson assumed leadership of the court. Bonventre detailed his research for an upcoming article on the changes at the court.

“I found that the court's caseload has increased by almost 50% since Chief Judge Wilson has been in charge of scheduling oral arguments,” he said. “Wilson has made it clear, while he was associate judge, and made it clear during his interviews for chief judge, that he thought the court ought to be hearing more cases, and they certainly are.”

Barinholtz plays judge Alan Rosen in the 8-part series streaming on Amazon’s Freevee channel. The show examines what it’s like to be on a sequestered jury during a civil liability case. In the show, however, all of the people are actors except for one juror named Ronald Gladden. He thinks the trial is real and he is part of a documentary on what it’s like to serve on a jury.

It may surprise viewers to learn that Barinholtz is a practicing attorney in Ohio and Illinois with a career spanning 40 years in personal injury litigation. He chose to pursue law after spending a few years after college trying to make it as an actor and standup comedian. Now the 72-year-old is back at it and loving every minute of it.  He is as surprised as anyone about the success of the show, which garnered 4 Emmy nominations this month.

“In my wildest dreams, I never imagined that it would take off the way it has taken off,” he said. “For the life of me I don’t think anyone thought it would catch fire like it did. “

His sons, accomplished actors and writers Ike and Jon Barinholtz encouraged their dad to audition for “Jury Duty” when he was visiting the family in Los Angeles in late 2021. They submitted a video audition and Barinholtz secured the role a month later.

In the podcast episode, Barinholtz provides a behind the scenes perspective on what it was like to work on the production, mixing scripting with improv and endless hours of rehearsal. He tells host David Miranda about the one scene where he nearly lost his composure.

“When Todd the eccentric inventor comes in with the chair pants, I started chucking and did all I could to keep from cracking up,” he said.

Hear more about the behind the scenes work with the cast, crew of Jury Duty, and Barinholtz's perspective on the current SAG-AFTRA strike in this episode of Miranda Warnings.

Democrats may actually gain a seat in the U.S. Senate and end up with a close minority in the House of Representatives.

This may be the best midterm for the democrats with a democrat in the White House. Since John Kennedy, the democrats were aided by a the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs.

It could have been even better for the democrats in Congress or it not, for the New York Court of Appeals Decision in Harkenrider rejecting the Legislature's redistricting proposal and influencing the four New York House seats that flipped Republican.

Join host David Miranda and guest Liz Benjamin and Vin Bonventre for a lively discussion. 

The 30 minute podcast covers issue that still resonate today like the freedom to marry, patients rights and a suspect's rights during police interrogation.  Bonventre says a dissenting opinion has a greater impact since the judge is making a public statement in opposition to the majority opinion of the court.

"They are extremely revealing. Now. Why? Because the dissenter is announcing to the public. 'My colleagues are wrong  I've lost! I'm expending judicial capital. I probably hurting feelings Right? I'm the loser in this case. But I'm hoping that the public, the legislature, maybe the court in the future will correct what my colleagues have done today.'"

Listen to the lively discussion her and check out the full article "The Great Dissents" at nysba.org.

Joining him in the discussion is Scott Malouf, a social media attorney in the Rochester area, who focuses on all things social media for lawyers and business clients. Debra Hamilton, from Westchester County, specializes in mediation involving clients and their pets. The two recently co-authored an article in the New York State Bar Journal on the case.  

The Depp v Heard case was unique in that it was not only involving two celebrities, but televised in real time from a Virginia courtroom. Both guests say the coverage started small and as it grew, took on a life of its own.

"Small influencers were watching the case starting to comment on it and getting a lot more traction which means more ad revenue," said Malouf. "Some of influencers said they supported Johnny because that content did better. It had nothing to do with who was winning and I think for litigants and organizations that’s a really tough and scary prospect."

Debra Hamilton says attorneys have a tough job balancing what is right for their clients and trying to prevent an outside party from affecting the case. "We are in the business of helping our clients solve issues however if they get involved in social media and third parties get involved in carrying their water so to speak in social media it can really escalate."

Rulings on reproductive rights, gun rights and religious rights were just three of several issued the court decided this term. Liz Benjamin says no one should be surprised that the court moved to the political right. 

"They have been chomping at the bit for years to do this. This is exactly what conservatives, I will say in their brilliance, have always played the long game. The conservatives have been playing chess while the democrats or liberals play checkers." 

Professor Bonventre says a Justices may change over time and it's a move we have seen before.  "The same thing that happened to Sandra Day O’Conner and Anthony Kennedy has already happened with the Chief Justice pushing him over to the left. I think the same thing’s going to happen to Kavanaugh, maybe also to Amy Coney Barrett." 

Join us for this lively discussion each month on Miranda Warnings: Roundtable.  

In the case of the New York State Pistol and Rifle Association v Bruen, the high court found that the “probable cause” language in New York’s law was unconstitutional, ruling that part of the law was in violation of the second amendment.

In response, Governor Kathy Hochul called the state legislature back into session to pass new state laws dealing with conceal carry permits. 

The new laws restrict where concealed weapons are allowed, require background checks before buying some types of ammunition and provide changes the laws dealing with locking your weapon in your home or car.

Host David Miranda is joined by New York State Bar Association member Peggy Finerty. She is a partner at Getnick and Getnick in New York City. She is a member of the Committee on the New York State Constitution and the co-chair of the Task Force on Mass Shootings and Assault Weapons.

The two discuss the current legislation to address the conceal carry rules in the Bruen case.

The issue came back into the public eye recently with several high profile trials like Kyle Rittenhouse, Derek Chauvin and the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation case.

The New York State legislature also took up the issue of New York's law governing cameras in the courts during the legislative session. In March, Senator Brad Holyman introduced  S792A in the New York State Senate to repeal two parts of the judicial law and civil rights law in New York which deal with allowing cameras in New York courts. There is a companion bill in the New York State Assembly. The bills are still in committee in the legislature. If passed, the bills would give widespread access in the trial courts.

Currently, some media coverage is allowed at the local and county court level if approved by the presiding judge. Judges often allow coverage of arraignments, opening and closing statements, verdicts and sentencings. Under current New York State law, cameras are not allowed to record testimony.

Cameras are allowed at the appellate and court of appeals levels. In those cases there is no testimony, only arguments before a panel of judges.

In the podcast, hear a spirited debate between Daniel Novack and Norm Effman.

Novack is the Associate General Counsel at book publisher Penguin Random House. He is the Co-chair of the New York State Bar Association Media and Law Committee. He supports wide access for cameras in the courts.

Norm Effman is the public defender in Wyoming County and the Executive Director of the Wyoming County Attica Legal Aid Bureau. He is a member of the bar associations criminal justice section and a past member of the NYSBA Executive Committee. He is also a former chair of the mandated representation committee.  Effman believes that there should be restrictions on camera use and that defense counsel should have the right to veto camera use.

During the lively conversation both guests discussed issues such as the public access to courts, the right and protections of witnesses and the rights of the accused. The two guests also discussed issue such as implicit bias and holding public officials accountable.

Vincent Bonventre is a recognized Supreme Court expert and Justice Robert H. Jackson Distinguished Professor of Law at Albany Law School.

Liz Benjamin is managing director at Marathon Strategies and is former host of Capital Tonight a nightly political telelvision show out of Albany, NY. 

You can read he full transcript here. 

Rivera, who is chair of the Senate's Health Committee also discusses the state's approach to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine mandates. 

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He shares more stories from his new memoir, The Luckiest Guy in the World: My Journey in Politics, including how kept the New York Yankees from moving to New Jersey by convincing former NYC Mayor John Lindsey to include $24 million in the budget to repair Yankee Stadium and what prompted him to run for elected office for the first time in the late 1960's.

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She details the history of towns and cities across the country shuttered public pools rather than integrate them and explains how what she calls the 'Solidarity Dividend', gains that come when people come together across race, to accomplish what we simply can’t do on our own, is the path for America's multi-racial society to fully thrive.

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Cohen also discusses the recommendations of the NYSBA Task Force on Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes, which were adopted by the NYSBA House of Delegates in June 2020. She discusses the tools that law enforcement needs to help stem the rise in Anti-Asian and Anti-Semitic crimes and details what it takes to elevate a crime to a hate crime.

She also talks about how federal prosecutors investigate a target, how they become aware they’re under investigation and what TV shows get right or wrong about life as an attorney. 

Santiago also chairs NYSBA’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion which created a 28-Day Racial Equity Challenge during the month of February, she talks about some of the lessons people can learn from taking part in the challenge. She gives some tips for people to recognize and interrupt implicit biases.

She also discusses the challenges the legal industry faces in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space and how law firms can take steps to improve the number of BIPOC attorneys that are in their leadership ranks. 

Miller talks about why he felt compelled to file a complaint after his belief that Giuliani's behavior warranted this act was validated by leaders from New York's organized bar. Miller also passionately talks about the reasons why lawyers who fail to live up to the rules of professional conduct do a disservice not only to their fellow lawyers but the public as well. 

Minkoff, who has decades of experience representing attorneys in grievance hearings, details the step-by-step process this complaint will go through in NY's Appellate Division 1st Department and explains why Giuliani's behavior representing former President Donald Trump is so dangerous. 

She shares what she witnessed at the border, including the deplorable conditions children were being kept in and what is happening to reunite the over 500 children that have been separated from their parents. 

She then discusses her involvement in a case involving forced sterilization of detainees in Georgia. 

We also talk about the disastrous consequences of Shelby County vs. Holder a case that stripped key provisions from the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

On a more light-hearted note, Bonventre also reveals what Alicia Keys, Jon Bon Jovi, Dr. Fauci and his Grandfather all have in common.

Bonventre is the Robert H. Jackson Distinguished Professor of Law at Albany Law School and this is his 6th appearance on the Miranda Warnings podcast.

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new book The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau’s Code of Excellence and he shares some stories from his FBI days, the FBI’s core values and how James Comey failed to live up to one of Figliuzzi’s “Seven C’s.”

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“There was no confidence on my part that I would make it out of that room without having to encounter the domestic terrorists who sieged the Capitol,” Jones said on a recent episode of the Miranda Warnings podcast. “I was preparing along with Rep. Collin Allred from Texas, a former NFL player, to do battle in the event they were able to take the chamber.”

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They also discuss how the NFL put together an actionable mass testing and contact tracing program and juxtaposes his response to the pandemic to that of President Trump.

Smith, who prior to his role at the NFLPA, was a federal prosecutor and former counsel to then-Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder, also discusses how in his view, Attorney General Bill Barr has run the department into the ground and has continued to assault the rule of law.

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They also discuss the eight ways the 'Rule of Law' fails and how for the most part much of the court have been deciding on over the past few years have been very pro-rule of law. He also lays out some clear examples of where President Trump has violated the rule of law.

Finally, they close talking about potential theories on how to make the Department of Justice more independent; from direct voting for an Attorney General to setting it up the same as the Federal Reserve Board.

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In another civil case where she is lead counsel, Fegan talks about her current class-action suit against the NCAA and her case against former Univerisity of Southern California gynecologist George Tyndall. 

The USC case which had 10 named plaintiffs had more than 10,000 women submit claims. A decision on the distribution of monies is anticipated to be made in February 2021. 

Discussing the class action suit against the NCAA, Fegan provides her reasoning for beginning an investigation, how forcing the NCAA to change its policies and rule will cause schools to change their rules.

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He and David discuss the Supreme Court’s most recent cases.

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She discusses her history prosecuting police brutality cases in New York, the Trump administration's decision to stop Obama era policies regarding community policing, and how it was a missed opportunity to continue the reform process.

Lynch, who is now a litigation partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison in New York City, also discusses what it was like to work for President Obama, his leadership style and the support he provided to members of the cabinet. 

She also shares her views on the problems partisanship can cause for career prosecutors in the Department of Justice and recalls her role in the email scandal of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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Plus he shares some tips that people can use to identify the differences between a 'good poll' and a 'bad poll,' and he discusses some of the recent polls he's conducted on Governor Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 pandemic response, the opioid epidemic, race relations.

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She joins the show to talk about her experience working under Republican and Democratic administrations. She also discusses her view of Attorney General Bill Barr's continued overreach in cases against associates of President Donald Trump and his continued lies about how former US Attorney Geoffrey Berman was fired this past June.

Rocah, who is also the Democratic candidate for District Attorney in Westchester County, talks about her experience having to wait nearly three weeks for her primary victory to become official due to the large number of mail-in ballots and scaled back in-person voting due to COVID-19 and what that could mean for Election Day in November.

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Meiselas who heads the civil litigation department at Geragos & Geragos details what the alleged wrongdoing by the team, how the team deployed technology so their players knew what pitches were going to be thrown, and how Bolsinger's career trajectory was derailed because of an outing in August 2017.

He talks to David about the growth of the White Nationalist movement and why its seen enormous growth since 2016. He also talks about the differences between white nationalism and white supremacists and how these groups are using the internet to mobilize and coordinate to hold rallies.

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They discuss the 9 key guidelines in the plan, what steps firms should take to ensure they’re ready to resume operations and how important a healthy employee/employer relationship will be during this time.

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Brenda Berkman, activist, artist, and the first female firefighter in FDNY history, joins David to talk about her trailblazing career, the obstacles women still face and why the number of female firefighters is so low. 

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With more than half the members of the State Bar Association working as solo or small firm practitioners, they discuss the areas where the task force is seeking to help members, from economic best practices and law office management to advocating for clarifications about Executive Orders and ensuring rural communities are heard.

Napoletano and Castellano, who are both solo practitioners, then explain how virtual notarizations will take place via video conferencing or video chat .

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Martinez provides an update on the steps courts are taking to ensure employee safety, while also continuing to operate and serve in the best way possible. She also praises states like Texas for their commitment and ability to move to remote proceedings in a robust way.

Greenberg provides an update on what is happening in the New York court system, where except for emergency proceedings in state courts, there are no in-court proceedings happening and how court leaders in the state are responding to the needs of both the public and the profession.

Martinez then discusses the ABA's Task Force on Legal Needs Arising Out of the 2020 Pandemic, which you can read more about here. 

The conversation then turns to discuss the unintended consequences that have arisen because of the coronavirus pandemic including; economic and emotional anguish felt by solo practitioners and small firms, what to do about the upcoming bar exam, which has been since rescheduled to a date sometime in the fall and how state and federal legislation can help.

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The conversation begins with a discussion about the effectiveness of college-in-prison programs, how these programs benefit inmates, and how prior to the 1994 'Clinton Crime Bill,' these programs were found nationwide.

The conversation then turns to the current reality of prison inmates and staff in light of the recent increase in the spread of COVID-19. Kenner talks about the concerns advocates have about elderly inmates who susceptible to coronavirus, and the moral imperative society has to protect the most vulnerable populations, including those incarcerated. 

Finally, they close out the discussion on the power the governor of New York has to release various inmates populations including the elderly and those granted parole but awaiting release. 

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Gerstein talks about the need to get a true reporting of how many workers participate in the gig economy, the responsibilities companies like Uber, Lyft, Handy and Task Rabbit have to properly classify their workforce and the impact that has on their opportunity to earn a living.

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Fernandez who is a health law partner at the firm Bond, Schoeneck & King in Albany, talks about the testing process in New York; who can get tested, who can administer tests. He also discusses the differences and similarities between the coronavirus and the common cold and flu.

They also talk about the differences between isolation, social distancing, and quarantine and what powers public health officials have to enforce those tactics.

Finally, they close out the episode by discussing the impact the closing of courts, law firms, schools, and businesses can have and what the next few weeks will look like, as more people are able to get tested. 

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Masters, who served as Executive Assistant District Attorney in Queens County for 30 years, talks about how the arcane and aged court system in New York led to the setting of bail for low-level crimes and the unintended consequences that those decisions had on individuals. 

The conversation then moves to a discussion regarding the Bail and Discovery Reform Law that was passed in New York State in April 2019 and went into effect on January 1, 2020. They discuss how the desire to close the Rikers Island jail facilities and limiting the number of people being held pretrial was the impetus for bail reform. 

The conversation then moves to Masters' involvement in apprehending the 'Zodiak Killer,' one of the most notorious murder cases in United States history.

They then close the conversation by talking about the Commission on Prosecutorial Misconduct, which oversees District Attorneys and their offices work to ensure ni impropriety is taking place. 

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Alphonso, the first black man and the first openly gay man to serve as Chief Counsel to the Governor of New York State, talks about his role in drafting the Marriage Equality Act and how that piece of legislation changed political discourse across the country. 

He then goes on to detail the issues he is working on currently at the Human Rights Campaign.

• Combatting voter suppression in the 2020 elections by partnering with Fair Fight and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
• Issues affecting the transgender community and help provide tools to help stem the tide of violence that is affecting the trans community.
• Using impact litigation to fight against discriminatory and regressive laws across the country. 

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They relive some of the most sensational and surprising stories that Liz has covered, first as a reporter at the Albany Times-Union and as host of Capital Tonight. 

Liz also talks about her experience navigating the male-dominated industry of news and politics and how her competitiveness set her apart from her peers.

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They also discuss some of the ethical dilemmas that have come up surrounding this topic, data privacy concerns, and how close we actually are to living in a world where this technology is commonplace. 

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Paul Unger, Founder of Affinity Consulting Group joins David to talk about big trends in cybersecurity, including tips on how lawyers can use technology to advance their practice and better manage their time more effectively.

Paul served as the Program co-chair for the NYSBA Tech Summit and he shares his views on how CLE providers can better attract millennial lawyers to their events, the pitfalls of digital distraction and how being a multitasking superhero is detrimental to productivity. 

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Lisa M. Smith, United States Magistrate Judge and Ignatius Grande, Director at Berkeley Research Group join David to discuss the role technology is playing in litigation. 

They discuss the issues that can arise when technology devices like Alexa, Siri, Fitbit, Apple Watches and Google Home are brought into court proceedings. 

Do these devices violate 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment rights?

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Ignatius Grande, Director at Berkeley Research Group joins David to discuss the importance of electronic communication, social media and mobile devices in the life of a lawyer and law firms. 

Ignatius recounts how much communication technology like WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook Messenger have changed the ways lawyers interact with clients and colleagues. 

They also talk about the 2014 Social Media Guidelines that Ignatius helped create for the NYSBA Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, which have garnered tremendous attention from other state bar associations and national bar associations.

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John Bandler, Founder of Bandler Group LLC and Joseph DeMarco, Partner at DeVore and DeMarco join David to talk about cybercrimes and cybersecurity tips lawyers and law firms can implement. 

John and Joe discuss how to safeguard your data from increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals and attacks. They share tips on how small firms and large firms can prevent data breaches by encrypting emails and using two-factor authentication.

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Professor Bonventre then gives us a primer on what types of cases he expects the Supreme Court to hear this Fall, including some hot button issues like abortion, gerrymandering, the death penalty, and immigration.

Make sure you stay tuned to the end as Professor Bonventre continues his tradition of singing a few lines from one of his favorite crooners, Bobby Vinton.

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Grondahl details the numerous interviews he did while reporting on his book, including New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, whose grandmother, Polly Noonan was a longtime companion of Mayor Corning. 

The conversation then turns to discuss the history of New York State Writers Institute and preview a few notable events that will be taking place this fall, including appearances by  Dan Rather, Salman Rushdie,  Francis Ford Coppola, Rakim, Kate Fodor, and Tony Shaloub.

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