Welcome to New York NOW, New York's only locally-owned, independent, non-profit public affairs program, more than 50 years running. Each week, 'New York NOW' invites politicians, civil servants, journalists and others to the program, taking you beyond the headlines to deepen your understanding of the issues and debates that matter most to Empire State residents. Our coverage has won three awards in recent years, including an Emmy and "Best Public Affairs Program" and "Best Locally Produced Television Show" from the New York State Broadcasters Association. New York NOW is made possible through WMHT and PBS.