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Proposed constitutional amendment mandates mental health services
A proposed amendment to New York's Constitution would mandate the state care for the mental health needs of New Yorkers.
Clean air advocates want state disaster authority in hazardous conditions
Legislation would empower the state to declare a disaster in the event of hazardous air conditions created by human activity.
Increasing consumer protections with connected home cameras
State Sen. Rachel May wants to empower home camera owners with informed consent about how their footage might be used.
Discounted prescription drug program targeted for reform
A program providing hospitals and clinics access to discounted prescription medicines is being accused of waste and opaqueness.
Big business in NYC oppose progressive tax hike proposals
A coalition of major business interests in the Big Apple is speaking out against higher taxes on individuals and corporations.
Utilities urged to promptly address downed wires
Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay wants utilities to speed up their response to downed electrical wires.
Suicides among New York veterans spikes in federal data
We discuss an increase in veteran suicides in New York during 2023, the latest year with available federal data.
Assemblyman Simpson discusses power generation priorities
Assemblyman Matt Simpson is balking at solar development in green space, while opposing land restrictions on gas extraction.
New York’s powers to intervene in Hollywood megamerger
We explore how NY Attorney General Letitia James might intervene in the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.
