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Federal lawsuit looks to revive fracking in New York
The door to fracking in the Southern Tier has seemed closed for more than a decade, but a new lawsuit may give new life to the idea.
Report prompts debate on High Peaks crowd management
A state-commissioned report calls for limiting the number of visitors to highly trafficked parts of the Adirondacks.
State weighs future of R&D tax credit tied to federal credit
State policymakers are weighing whether to disconnect a state tax break for manufacturers from a more lucrative federal benefit.
Jim Lombardo’s 2025 TV Review
A rundown of all the shows watched in 2025 by Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo's dad.
New York’s government makes municipalities beholden to Albany
Reinvent Albany Executive Director John Kaehny makes the case for giving localities more freedom from state policymakers.
Prolific ‘forever chemicals’ find their way into produce
Citizens Campaign for the Environment leader Adrienne Esposito talks about the proliferation of toxic forever chemicals.
Charter schools invite concern from public school stakeholders
The process for authorizing charter schools in New York is in the crosshairs of New York's powerful teachers' union.
Legislation would curb involuntary drug tests for pregnant women
Dr. Erinma Ukoha argues that involuntary drug and alcohol screenings for pregnant women are counterproductive for families.
Limited labor protections for high-level college athletes
High-level college sports have entered a new phase, but government regulations haven't kept up with the evolution.
