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With a few weeks left to the state legislative session, health care advocates are hoping that this will finally be the year that the single-payer NY Health program will pass. Assemblymember Richard Gottfried, the long-time champion of the issue, is retiring this year after 52 years. He talks about the bill with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Dick Gottfried Pushing NY Health in Legislature

Dec. 23, 2021 - After more than 50 years in office - making him the longest serving state lawmakers in New York history - Assemblyman Dick Gottfried is retiring at the end of 2022. We talked with the Manhattan Democrat about his achievements in office, his regrets and serving as a progressive mentor to young liberals. We also talked about his work-life balance, the origin of his beard, when he is "Dick" and when he is "Richard," who controls his Twitter account and his favorite journalists.