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NY WFP on comptroller’s race, legislative primaries, and the senate’s number two
NY Working Families Party Director Jasmine Gripper talks priorities in advance of the June primaries.
Senator Brisport pushes ‘deed theft’ package of bills
State Sen. Jabari Brisport makes the case for his bills that are designed to address deed theft in gentrifying neighborhoods.
Protecting seniors from crypto kiosk scams
We explore a coordinated effort to use cryptocurrency kiosks to scam seniors and consider a potential legislative response.
An alternative to the yellow school bus?
Legislation kicking around the Capitol would promote alternatives to school buses and relaxes licensing restrictions.
NY Democrats look to gain edge in congressional redistricting
State Sen. Mike Gianaris, a Queens Democrat, wants to amend the state constitution to accelerate and overhaul redistricting.
Creating a pathway to ‘plug-in’ solar technology
Assemblymember Emily Gallagher talks about making it easier for New Yorkers living in apartments to use their own solar power.
Lawmakers weigh expanded liability in foster care sex abuse cases
We discuss an update to the state's Child Victims Act that addresses government entities that contract with foster care agencies.
Avoiding disruptions in health care providers
State Sen. Jake Ashby wants to ensure New Yorkers can change their health insurance if a provider they use leaves their network.
Ensuring access to property inspections for home buyers
Assemblymember Sarah Clark, a Rochester-area Democrat, thinks New York needs to level the playing field in home purchases.
